After You Apply
What's Next?
We're glad you asked! Here you'll find helpful information about what to expect — and what steps you can take — now that you've submitted your application to ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ.
Athens and Regional Campus Applicants
Access Your Applicant Status Portal
Your applicant status portal is where you can check your application status and view your next steps. After you apply, you will receive an email from ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ Undergraduate Admissions at the email address you listed on your application with instructions for accessing your personalized portal. You will also find information there about required next steps, upcoming visits and events and ways to stay connected with OHIO during the admissions process.
Submit Required Additional Materials
Some programs have more selective criteria above and beyond general admission guidelines and require submission of additional application materials. You should review the requirements for your major and submit any additional required materials.
Programs with More Selective Admission Guidelines for Freshmen Students
Programs with More Selective Admission Guidelines for Transfer Students
Check Your Application Status
You can check your application status any time in your applicant status portal. 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. After an item is received, it may take up to two weeks for it to be 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. Appeals, including supporting documents, may be submitted via the applicant status portal.
OHIO Online and College Credit Plus Applicants
Activate Your OHIO ID
Once your application is received and begins processing, Undergraduate Admissions will send you an application acknowledgement 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 , where you will find important updates on your next steps from campus offices and resources. Please allow 7-10 business days to receive your application acknowledgement letter.
Submit Required Additional Materials
Some programs have more selective criteria above and beyond general admission guidelines and require submission of additional application materials. You should review the requirements for your major and submit any additional required materials.
Programs with More Selective Admission Guidelines for Freshmen Students
Programs with More Selective Admission Guidelines for Transfer Students
Check Your Application Status
After activating 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. Appeals, including supporting documents, may be submitted via the applicant status portal.