Campus Change from Mansfield to Columbus

Campus Change from Mansfield to Columbus
Students interested in changing to the Columbus campus must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Complete 30 earned credit hours AFTER high school graduation. CCP credits and any credits earned through examination (i.e. AP Credit) are NOT included as part of these 30 credits.
  • Achieve at least a 2.0 cumulative Ohio State GPA

Process:
Students must meet with their academic advisor to have their name officially submitted for campus change. Specific Campus Change Steps are listed below.

Housing Requirement:
Students choosing to change to the Columbus Campus are required to live on campus if they have graduated within two calendar years of when they would begin their courses on the Columbus Campus. For questions about housing, contact University Housing at housing@osu.edu.

NOTE: Meeting the Campus Change Eligibility Criteria listed above allows students to take classes on the Columbus Campus. Each College sets their own parameters for the specific courses students are eligible to take based on a student’s major and if the student has been formally accepted into that major (if required).

Columbus Campus Change Website

Campus Change Steps

  1. Submit a Housing Request Email University Housing at housing@osu.edu to request housing materials by Jan. 31.
  2. Update your FAFSA and Apply for Columbus Campus Scholarships by February 1. See a financial aid specialist for more information.
  3. Campus Change Appointments start on February 12. Make an appointment with the advisor for your desired major online at http://go.osu.edu/oncourse or by calling 419-755-4317.
  4. Course scheduling for Autumn will be in April.
  5. Your Campus Change will not be finalized by your receiving college until July.

The minimum criteria cor a campus change to Columbus is 30 credits earned after high school and a 2.0 GPA or higher. University Housing requirements and information can be found at housing.osu.edu.