Eligibility
Freshmen
Eligibility Requirements for New Freshmen
Check out our three admission options below to see how you can become a member of the Honors College at OSU (includes test optional admission).
- High school unweighted grade-point average of 3.85 or higher
- High school unweighted grade-point average of 3.75 and ACT Composite score of 27 or higher, or SAT score of 1260 or higher (critical reading and math only)
- If a student has a high school unweighted grade-point average of at least 3.75 and does not have a standardized test score or would like to be considered for Honors College admission without a standardized test score being taken into consideration, the student may submit for a holistic review. The form for holistic review is available when the student applies to the Honors College through the OSU admissions application.
There is no additional fee for applying to the Honors College, but students must apply and be admitted to OSU before being admitted to the Honors College.
Transfer Students
Eligibility Information for Transfer Students
Requirements for students with previous college credit (other than new freshmen):
- Fewer than 60 credit hours: 3.30 minimum OSU and cumulative grade point averages for all college work attempted
- 60-93 credit hours: 3.40 minimum OSU and cumulative grade point averages for all college work attempted
- 94 or more credit hours: 3.50 minimum OSU and cumulative grade point averages for all college work attempted
Current OSU Students
Eligibility Information for Current OSU Students
Requirements for students with previous college credit (other than new freshmen):
- Fewer than 60 credit hours: 3.30 minimum OSU and cumulative grade point averages for all college work attempted
- 60-93 credit hours: 3.40 minimum OSU and cumulative grade point averages for all college work attempted
- 94 or more credit hours: 3.50 minimum OSU and cumulative grade point averages for all college work attempted
If you are interested in joining the Honors College and you are a current OSU student, you may contact the Honors College office by phone (405.744.6799) or in person (101 Old Central) to speak with an honors advisor.