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Welcome! Ohio University Southern Undergraduate Admissions values the role that school counselors play in the college search and admission processes.

Our goal is to be as helpful to you and your students as possible. Below are links to tools and information for your convenience.

Procedures for Freshman Applications:

Applying for Freshman Admission
To successfully complete the application process, students will need to follow these steps. Please note that if you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you may download the free version to view the PDF documents referenced below.

Complete the application form. Students can complete the application online or request a hard copy application from the Office of Student Services.

Return the paper copy to Student Services at either the Ironton or Proctorville locations.

Submit your application fee. If completing an online application, you will be required to submit a $20.00 payment electronically. For paper applications, you must include a check or money order. If you have special circumstances you may be eligible for an application fee waiver.

Home schooled students should contact the Office of Student Services for admission and scholarship requirements. Call 740 533 4600



Application Forms

Online application:

https://www.applyweb.com/apply/oubranch/


Important Dates and Deadlines

February 10
College Goal Sunday
March 1
Freshman Scholarship deadline
March 15
1st priority deadline for federal campus based aid
June TBA
Freshman Orientation for Fall Semester
July TBA
Freshman Orientation for Fall Semester
August TBA
Freshman Orientation for Fall Semester
August 26
Fall classes begin

PSEOP Dates and Deadlines

Application Deadlines
All materials, including high school transcripts and standardized test scores, must be received or postmarked by the dates listed:
Fall Semester– May 1
Spring Semester – December 5

PSEOP Orientation Dates
Students admitted into PSEOP must attend an orientation session in order to register for courses. Students will be contacted with more information about orientation dates and times.

Spring 2013 Semester TBA
Fall Semester 2013 TBA

PSEOP Links
The links below will provide you with helpful information about the PSEOP program at Ohio University:

PSEOP Home
• Print the PSEOP application now!


Admission Information

OU offers selected baccalaureate and associate’s degree students can earn entirely from the Ironton campus. (Link to OUS list of degree programs) Students may also choose from 250 majors and programs offered at the OU Athens campus. Many students begin the first two years of their college experience at OUS by taking General Education classes at the Ironton or Proctorville locations before transferring to the Athens campus to complete their degree requirements.
If students are undecided, they have many choices to explore and dedicated advising services to help them find the path that's right for them.

Suggested College Prep Coursework for High School Students Ohio University strongly recommends that all applicants complete the following college-preparatory high school courses (at minimum):

Subject Area Units Recommended
English 4 Units
Mathematics 3 Units
Science 3 Units
Social Studies 3 Units
Foreign Language 2 Units
Visual or Performing Arts 1 Unit
Total Recommended Units 16 Units (minimum)


Applicants who have received home-schooling instruction are encouraged to contact Student Services for admission requirements.


Degree Offerings

View Class Offerings at OUS

southern.ohiou.edu/courses

OU Athens http://www.ohio.edu/admissions/academics/


Advising and Course Planning

Students can schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor by calling 740-533-4600 (Ironton) or 740-886-7655 (Proctorville).


Tuition and Fees
http://www.ohio.edu/finance/bursar


ACT/SAT Test Scores
Request that your ACT and/or SAT test scores be sent to Ohio University. Freshman applicants must take either the ACT or the SAT.

If you have been out of high school for more than one year, test scores are not required unless specifically requested by Undergraduate Admissions.

The scores should be sent directly from the testing agency. Below is a list of ACT and SAT codes for OU Southern and OU Athens.

OU Southern (Ironton/Proctorville)
OU Athens
ACT CODE
3370
3314
SAT CODE
1593
1593


ACT TESTING DATES
December 8, 2012
February 9, 2013
April 13, 2013
June 08, 2013

Location: Riffe Center 1804 Liberty Ave. Ironton, OH 45638

for more information, contact:
Nina Queen
ACT Test Supervisor
740-533-4548

www.actstudent.org


Scholarship and Financial Aid
Click the links below for more information on scholarships and financial aid opportunities.


Schedule a Student or Group Visit

Whether you are a high school senior not yet admitted for fall, a junior or a sophomore, our regular campus visit is designed for you!

Our Admissions Advisors, gives students and their parents important information about the admissions process, majors offered, financial aid and other general information about Ohio University Southern.

A tour of the campus will be conducted by one of our student tour-guides who will take you in and around some of the most popular locations on campus, including the Library, classrooms, the computer labs, our TV and Radio station in the Electronic Media area, a dining area and the courtyard.

Contact Student Services at 740-533-4600 to schedule a campus tour.


Schedule a Campus Day
School Counselors may schedule a campus day visit for seniors.
Campus visits available by appointment.

Please contact Jennifer Judge 740 533 4607 (judge@ohio.edu) if you would like to schedule.

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