The Ohio State University

Early Action

Early Action comes out December 11, 2026 (Friday). Ohio residents and Stamps Eminence applicants hear December 11; out-of-state and international applicants hear January 22. Announced by Ohio State Freshman Application Timeline.

Regular Decision

Regular Decision comes out March 5, 2027 (Friday). Applies to applications filed by the January 15 deadline. Announced by Ohio State Freshman Application Timeline.

Where to check

Decisions post to the applicant portal, not your inbox — the email just says the portal updated. Check yours at appstatus.osu.edu.

Official timing straight from the school: Ohio State admissions.

One November 1 early action deadline, two release dates: Ohio residents and Stamps Eminence applicants hear in December, everyone else in late January. Early action here is non-binding.