Activate Your OHIO ID
Activate your OHIO ID! Your birth date and your personal identification (PID) number (provided in your application acknowledgement letter) are all you need to officially activate your online OHIO access, including email.
Make sure you check your OHIO email regularly. All official correspondence , including scholarship notification and your I-20 , will be sent to your Ohio University email account.
Submit Required Additional Materials
Some programs have more selective criteria above and beyond general admission guidelines and require submission of additional application materials beyond general admission requirements. You should review the requirements for your major and submit any additional required materials.
View more selective program admission criteria for freshmen
View more selective program admission criteria for transfer students
Submit Required Financial Documents
To apply for a student visa, you must be issued a Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) by the university.This requires you submit financial documentation demonstrating you have the required funds to support your academic and living expenses for a 9-month (2 semester) academic year.
- Submit your proof of sufficient funding. If you haven't already done so, submit the following financial documentation via the iCats portal
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- A current bank statement (checking or savings account) indicating $45,033 USD of available funds (subtract any scholarships you have been offered)
- A completed International Student Financial Sponsor Form
Ohio University will not issue an I-20 until this documentation is submitted and reviewed. Please reach out to the Office of International Student and Scholar Services at isss@ohio.edu for questions or concerns about this process. (Note: The name of the sponsor must match the name on the bank account and must also total at least $45,033.)
Check Application Status
Once you've activated your OHIO ID, you can check your application status online 24 hours a day, seven days a week! Statuses are updated at least nightly. Please remember that while we may have received your application materials, we can provide updates only on those materials that have been processed.
Frequently asked questions about application status
Change Entry Term
In most cases, your offer of admission to OHIO is valid for one academic year. A new application (without fee) is required to change your intended entry term.
Appeal Admission Decision
Students who are not initially admitted to the University or, in some cases to a more selective program, may appeal the decision.