New first-year students

Ohio State’s office of admissions is the primary resource for the application process and handles direct enrollment for undergraduate students into the College of Engineering.
Direct enrollment is competitive. Class rank and strong test scores in math and science are taken into consideration.

For general information for Ohio State future students, visit: undergrad.osu.edu
The most current University admission information and criteria for first-year students is available at: undergrad.osu.edu/admissions.International first-year students should also visit undergrad.osu.edu/admissions/international, for admissions information.

Transfer students

Enrollment for transfer students in the College of Engineering is competitive. For students transferring from another institution of higher education:

• If you have fewer than 30 semester credit hours, you will be considered under the criteria for new students in Engineering as described in the previous sections.
• If you have more than 30 semester credit hours and a GPA at your previous institution of 2.8 or higher, and have completed college level calculus you will be directly enrolled as a pre-major in the program of your choice. You may not enter as an undeclared pre-major.
• If you have more than 30 semester credit hours but do not meet the 2.8 GPA, you will be enrolled in Science and Technology Exploration.

The most current University admission information and criteria for transfer students is available at: undergrad.osu.edu/admissions/transfer.

International transfer students should also visit undergrad.osu.edu/admissions/international.

Internal transition from another Ohio State College or Regional Campus

Current OSU Students on Columbus campus must meet these requirements for admission into the College of Engineering pre-major program:

• 2.0 OSU GPA
• C- or higher in Math 1151
• Credit for one of the following courses: Chemistry 1210 , Chemistry 1250, Physics 1250, Biology 2100

Current OSU Students on Lima, Newark, Marion, and Mansfield Campuses must meet these requirements for admission into the College of Engineering pre-major program:

• 30 semester hours (hours earned through Advanced Placement or Dual Enrollment programs in high school are not included)
• 2.0 OSU GPA
• C- or higher in Math 1151
• Credit for one of the following courses: Chemistry 1210 , Chemistry 1250, Physics 1250, Biology 2100

Students who meet the admission criteria and wish to enroll in the College of Engineering should contact an academic advisor in their program of interest.