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Programs | Special Eligibility
Bell National Resource Center Early Arrival Program
Eligibility: First-year first-semester students In this program, you'll learn about strategies and resources for academic success while developing your professional and leadership skills — plus you'll get to connect with faculty, staff, students and alumni who are eager to help you succeed here.Activities include workshops, faculty presentations and student panels — all designed to help you transition from high school to college and become part of the Ohio State community.
Program dates: August 14–16
Cost: None
Apply: Apply online by June 1
Questions? Contact Dan Thomas
Buckeyes First Summer Virtual Program
Eligibility: First-generation students
This program features a panel discussion with current Ohio State first-generation students, as well as staff and faculty with first-generation roots. Incoming first-generation students will hear from the panel on their experiences and have the opportunity to ask their own questions. The panel will be followed up with small group break-outs with a first-generation peer mentor. In those small groups, you'll have an opportunity to discuss any questions and concerns further with a current student.Program dates: Various dates between July 15 and August 16
Cost: None
Register: Starting July 1
Questions? Visit buckeyesfirst.osu.edu/events or contact buckeyesfirst@osu.edu
Buckeye Opportunities for Leadership Development
Eligibility: First-generation students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences
In this program, you'll get access to academic support, resources and mentorship in the College of Arts and Sciences — plus you'll start building a community right away through weekly roundtable discussions with other first-generation students.Program dates: August 17–19
Cost: None
Apply: Apply online by June 1
Questions? Contact Aalyshia Williams
Exploration Living-Learning Community Early Engagement Program
Eligibility: Enrollment in the Exploration Living-Learning Community
This program empowers you to develop early connections with fellow students in the Exploration Living-Learning Community and the Exploration advising team.During this two-day program, you'll hear from knowledgeable peer guides, learn about important campus resources, and discover your own strengths and the ways you can use these strengths to explore potential majors and careers.
Program dates: August 15–16
Cost: None
Questions? Contact Sesan Badejo or Shannon Mullally
Notes: You must move in by 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Capacity is 88 students.
Fisher Early Arrival Program
Eligibility: Enrollment in the Fisher College of Business
The Fisher Early Arrival Program will give you a head start on life in the Fisher College of Business. You'll get to meet other incoming students, experience life at Fisher and learn tips for success before fall semester starts — plus join workshops and activities led by Fisher student leaders, staff and alumni to learn more about Fisher culture, involvement opportunities and leadership development. Program dates: August 14–16
Apply: Apply online by June 21
Questions? Visit go.osu.edu/FisherEAP or contact the Undergraduate Leadership and Engagement Office
Fisher Focusing on Inclusion and Readiness for a Successful Transition
Eligibility: Enrollment in the Fisher College of Business
In this program, you'll get to engage with a community of students with different life experiences, learn about campus resources, and emerge as a leader on campus and beyond from the Fisher College of Business.You'll also get to move onto campus early and then benefit from programming throughout your first year and the rest of your college journey.
Program dates: August 11–16
Cost: None
Apply: Apply by June 9
Questions? Visit go.osu.edu/fisherfirstprogram or contact the Undergraduate Leadership and Engagement Office
Fostering Achievement Network Early Arrival Program
Eligibility: Students who identify as having lived experiences in foster care, kinship care or any other out-of-home placement
The purpose-driven Fostering Achievement Network (FAN) offers a unique educational experience for students with lived experience in foster care, kinship care or any out-of-home placement. You'll get access to academic success coaching and support services — plus intentional support to help you transition to life as a Buckeye.
If accepted into the FAN Early Arrival Program, you'll be expected to participate in the year-round program — where you'll get to move in early and get access to supportive resources and guidance for your transition to Ohio State.
Program dates: August 14–16
Cost: None
Apply: Apply online. Priority deadline is June 17. All applications are due July 1.
Questions? Contact Chaka Wilson or visit odi.osu.edu/fan-early-arrival-programs.
JLM Scholars Early Arrival Program
Eligibility: Students transferring from Columbus State Community College
The Dr. James L. Moore III (JLM) Scholars Program is a purpose-driven program that offers a unique educational experience for students transferring from Columbus State Community College. You'll get access to academic success coaching and support services, plus intentional support to help you transition to life as a Buckeye.If accepted into the JLM Scholars Program, you'll be expected to participate in the early arrival program — where you'll get to move in early and get access to supportive resources and guidance for your transition to Ohio State.
Program dates: August 16–18
Cost: None
Apply: Priority deadline is June 17. All applications are due July 1. Apply online.
Questions? Contact Chaka Wilson
Latine Early Arrival Program
Eligibility: Latine students
Coordinated by the Latine Student Success team, this four-day program for incoming first-year Latine students is centered around four core themes: mentorship, empowerment, service and academic success. Specifically, the program will prepare you for university life through educational workshops, engaging presentations and team-building activities before the start of the school year.Program dates: August 14–16
Cost: None
Apply: Apply by June 17
Questions? Contact Johanna Coronado
LSAMP STEM Early Arrival Program
Eligibility: Students enrolled in a STEM Major
The LSAMP STEM Early Arrival Program is a five-day residential program that will introduce you to opportunities in the Ohio State STEM community. The program will help prepare you to be successful in your classes, extracurriculars and career.If accepted into the LSAMP program, you'll be expected to participate in the early arrival program and yearlong activities.
Program dates: August 12–16
Cost: None
Apply: Apply online; applications reviewed on a first come, first served basis
Morrill Scholars Early Arrival Program
Eligibility: Enrollment in the Morrill Scholars Program
The Morrill Scholars Early Arrival Program is designed to help Morrill Scholars transition to life at Ohio State. You'll move into your residence hall early and get to connect with other new Morrill Scholars and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.The Early Arrival Program is an opportunity to live, study, learn and begin to develop a sense of community within this cohort while discovering what it means to be change agents for diversity and inclusion within the classroom, residence halls, and larger Ohio State community.
Program dates: August 13–16
Cost: No program fee
Apply: If enrolled in the Morrill Scholars Program, you'll receive an email invitation to apply. Applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis.
Questions? Visit odi.osu.edu/morrill-scholars-early-arrival-program or contact Donya Gibson.
Pre-First-Year Academic and Career Engagement Program
Eligibility: Enrollment in the College of Engineering
This program is designed for incoming engineering students and takes a holistic approach toward your academic and professional success. If selected, you'll attend a summer academic enrichment program and have an opportunity to live in the Living-Learning Community for Engineers, Architects and Planners (LEAP) during the school year. You'll learn important life skills, connect with engineering faculty and staff, and build a supportive community with fellow engineering students. Program dates: August 4–14
Apply: Apply online by May 15
Questions? Visit engineering.osu.edu/preface-summer-bridge or contact Dr. Ronald Parker
Program for Advancing Scholarship and Service
Eligibility: Enrollment in the College of Arts and Sciences
The Program for Advancing Scholarship and Service is a selective first-year academic learning community for Arts and Sciences students who have a shared interest in the academic, cultural, career, and community benefits of service and leadership development.
As a PASS scholar, you’ll learn how the values of diversity, leadership and service impact your academic success, your community and the world beyond.
You’ll also get to take advantage of a wide range of benefits — including priority class scheduling, academic travel to cities such as Chicago, New York, London, and Los Angeles, community building with peers before other students arrive on campus in the fall, and health and wellness workshops designed to promote your academic, personal, and professional success.
Program dates: August 17–19
Cost: None
Apply: Apply online by June 1
Questions? Contact Kieran Duhl
Regional Campus Transitioners Scholars Early Arrival Program
Eligibility: Students campus-changing to the Columbus campus from any of Ohio State's five regional campuses
The Regional Campus Transitioners (RCT) Scholars Program is a purpose-driven opportunity that offers a unique educational experience for 10 students who are campus-changing to the Columbus campus from any of Ohio State's five regional campuses.
If accepted into the RCT Scholars Program, you'll be expected to participate in the early arrival program — where you'll get to move in early and get access to supportive resources and guidance for your transition to Ohio State.
Program dates: August 14–16
Cost: None
Apply: Apply online. Priority deadline is June 17. All applications are due July 1.
Questions? Contact Chaka Wilson or visit odi.osu.edu/regional-campus-transitioners-early-arrival-program
Young Scholars Program Early Arrival Program
Eligibility: First-generation students receiving the Young Scholars or Say Yes Scholarship
This program is held the week prior to the start of classes, providing support for your transition from high school to college. You'll get to participate in workshops with university faculty and staff that emphasize goal-setting, personal wellness, community-building and university resources. Program dates: August 11–16
Cost: None
Apply: Learn more online. Please note that only students receiving the Young Scholars or Say Yes Scholarship are eligible for this program.
Questions? Contact Brandon Britt or Armada Henderson
