Students who apply to the University by the November 15 early action deadline and meet the GPA requirement for the OHIO Honors Program will be invited to complete a separate supplemental application in order to apply to any and all honors and scholars programs that interest them. Students interested in applying to the Honors Tutorial College should select a major labeled "Honors Tutorial" on the Common Application and follow all instructions.
Honors at OHIO
Delivering custom-built learning experiences to students who will change the world
Honors at OHIO
At ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ we offer two distinct honors experiences – the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) and the OHIO Honors Program (OHP) – both designed to invite curiosity, encourage collaboration and ensure personalized experiences for every participating student. Students pursuing one of our highly competitive HTC degrees, and those working toward an honors-designated diploma through OHP together make up the larger OHIO Honors community.
Honors Benefits
Priority
course registration
Honors Community
on-campus housing
Scholarships
up to full tuition
Honors Designation
on transcripts and diplomas
Distinct Honors Program Options
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OHIO Honors ProgramThe OHIO Honors Program elevates any undergraduate degree program at OHIO through experience-based leadership, service and research opportunities culminating with a senior portfolio and an honors-designated diploma.
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Honors Tutorial CollegeWith highly selective admission, HTC empowers academically exceptional students to design their own educational journey in partnership with accomplished faculty mentors, earning one of 32 tutorial degrees while pursuing one-on-one classes and experiences that reach far beyond traditional coursework.
Scholars Programs
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Cutler Scholars
Students selected for the Cutler Scholars program and scholarship awards must have a demonstrated record of positively impacting communities through engagement, service and leadership.
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Appalachian and Urban Scholars
Students in these scholars program reside in one of Ohio’s Appalachian counties or graduated from one of the state’s urban school districts and have engaged in their unique communities in ways that uplifted others.
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John Newton Templeton Scholars
Students selected for the Templeton Scholars program share its namesake’s commitment to building inclusive relationships, community advocacy, and perseverance.
