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After You Apply

Activate Your OHIO ID

Once your application is received and begins processing, Undergraduate Admissions will send you an application acknowledgment letter with your Personal Identification (PID). Use your PID to activate your OHIO ID and create a password. After you activate your OHIO ID, you will be able to  access your OHIO email , where you will find important updates on next steps from campus offices and resources. Please allow 7-10 business days to receive your application acknowledgment letter.

Activate Your OHIO ID

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 Domestic and International Freshmen

View More Selective Program Admission Criteria for Domestic and International Transfer Students

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.

Check Your Application Status

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.

Change Your 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.

Appeal an Admission Decision


Already Admitted?

See Next Steps for Admitted Students

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