Orientation and Placement Testing

To register for Orientation, go to My Buckeye Link. Enter your user name (lastname.#) and password to log in. Once logged in, look for the “Admissions” section (last section on the left side of the page). Click on “Orientation Information” and follow the steps to register for Orientation.
 

After you have completed the registration process, a message will be sent to your Ohio State email address confirming your registration and indicating the Placement Tests you are required to take. You can then proceed to Step 2. If you do not have any Placement Tests to take, please proceed to Step 3.

Placement testing requirements are determined by ACT/SAT/AP Scores and any college-level coursework already completed. 
 

Be sure you have requested your official ACT/SAT/AP scores and/or transcripts from other institutions to be sent electronically to Ohio State to ensure proper Placement Testing assignment and avoid taking unnecessary exams. Directions to request official transcripts/score reports

Please allow up to two business days to gain access to the Placement Tests you are required to take once you have registered for Orientation.

The Placement Tests you are required to take will appear in your Orientation Confirmation Email and on your To Do List in My Buckeye Link. Click on the links below to learn more about each of the tests you need to take and how to gain access to them.

Math Placement Test

English Placement Test

Foreign Language Placement Test

If you believe there is an error in which Placement Tests you are required to take, please contact the Orientation and Placement Testing Office at 419-755-4317 as soon as possible.

Test Accommodations: Contact the Office of Disability Services at mcgregor.40@osu.edu or 419-755-4304 to request testing accommodations.

If you do not have any required Placement Tests to take, proceed to Step 3.

Once all your placement tests have been scored, you will be ready to schedule your advising appointment. You will receive a call from our office to schedule the appointment with your advisor. If you want to visit campus to take a tour and learn about campus resources, please register for an event on December 8th.

Register

During this appointment, you will schedule your classes for the semester. Prior to the appointment, write down questions you have and find a quiet location to be during the meeting to avoid distractions. This appointment will be through ZOOM or a phone call.