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Department of Computer Science and Engineering is a university that is situated in an urban area in Columbus, Ohio.
Applying to Ohio State University
If you are not currently a student at Ohio State and are interested in becoming a first-year or transfer student, please contact the Admissions Office for admission requirements, deadlines, and application. The department is not directly involved with admitting students to Ohio State.
New OSU students are not automatically admitted to major status. Instead, they are admitted as pre-majors (pre-CSE, pre-CIS) and submit an application to enter the major after completing the necessary prerequisite coursework.
To be directly admitted to pre-CSE, New First Year Students, must be directly admitted to the College of Engineering. Entry into the college is competitive and several factors are considered including ACT/SAT scores, strong college prep curriculum, class rank and GPA. For more information, please see the College of Engineering Admissions site.
To be directly admitted to pre-CSE, Transfer student, must be directly admitted into the College of Engineering. Students must have: at least 30 credits of post-high school college credit, a 3.0 transfer GPA, and transfer credit for Math 1151 or higher. Students with less than 30 credit hours will be considered using the criteria for New First Year Students. For more information, please see the College of Engineering Admissions site.
To be directly admitted to pre-CIS, New First Year Students and Transfer Students, need to be admitted into the College of Arts and Sciences. After a student is accepted into the College of Arts and Sciences, there are no additional requirements they must fulfill. For more information, please see the College of Arts and Sciences site.
Application For Major Status
Students must adhere to particular GPA and course requirements in order to be accepted as Computer Science majors. Pre-majors should submit their application to the major by filling out the Application to Major during the term in which they will finish the prerequisite requirements. Students should consult an undergraduate academic advisor in the advising office with any questions. In order to be admitted to the major, students must submit an application; major status is not automatically granted simply by passing the prerequisite courses. See the majors page for information on how to enter each specific major.
Students with major status have priority registration for CSE courses, access to faculty advisors, and a permanent computer account. These are important benefits. Therefore, as soon as you have finished the prerequisites for any of the department’s major programs in which you intend to major, you should apply for admission to the major.
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FAQ
How good is Ohio State University for computer science?
Ohio State Computer & Information Sciences Rankings The bachelor’s program at Ohio State was ranked #146 on College Factual’s Best Schools for computer and information sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Ohio.
What are the top 3 majors Ohio State University?
The Ohio State University’s most popular majors are general finance, psychology, speech communication and rhetoric, biology and biological sciences, computer engineering, marketing and marketing management, other allied health and medical assisting services, accounting, and psychology.
Does Ohio State accept 2.5 GPA?
Applicants who have earned a cumulative 2. Admission to the Columbus campus is typically competitive and requires a GPA of at least 5 from all colleges and universities attended. The admissions decision takes into account grade trends and performance in courses important to the selected major.
Is Ohio State difficult to get into?
The acceptance rate at Ohio State University is 53. 7%. This means the school is moderately selective. The school is more accommodating than other schools and still expects you to meet their GPA and SAT/ACT requirements. You have a great chance of being admitted if you meet or exceed their requirements.