Undergraduate Entry Requirements
The OSU Office of International handles admissions for all undergraduate students, including for INTO OSU Pathway programs. For students who do not meet requirements for direct entry, Pathway programs are available. For students who need additional English language training before entering a Pathway program, Academic English will be offered followed by conditional admission to the Pathway.
| Direct Admission | 1-term Accelerated Pathway | 2-term Accelerated Pathway | 3-term Standard Pathway |
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| Academic Requirements |
3.0+ GPA
High school diploma
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3.0+ GPA
High school diploma
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3.0+ GPA
High school diploma
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2.5+ GPA
High school diploma
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Language Requirements**
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80+
iBT TOEFL (16 subscores) 6.5+
IELTS Level 6
Academic English completion |
75+
iBT TOEFL (16 subscores) 6.0+
IELTS (5.5 subscores) Level 6
Academic English completion |
70+
iBT TOEFL 6.0
IELTS Level 5
Academic English completion |
60+
iBT TOEFL 5.5
IELTS Level 4
Academic English completion 44+
PTEA 6
Password overall |
**language scores must be less than two years old as of the start term requested
English language score waivers for full admission to OSU:
SATV (verbal/critical reading) - 500+
ACTE (ACT English) - 21+
Two English composition courses (Writing 121+) with grades C- or better or one English composition and one Speech Communication course (Communication 111+) with grades C- or better, all from a US university.
IGCSE O or A Level English with a grade of C or better (provisional results not accepted)
IB Diploma: Language A - Language and Literature (HL) with a minimum score of 5
AP English L & C - minimum score of 3
China
Undergraduate Pathway:Senior High School Graduation Diploma or Upper Middle School Graduation Certificate– Transcripts from grades 9-12 An average of 75% out of 100% or a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 point grading scale.
Undergraduate Direct and Accelerated Pathway OSU:Senior High School Graduation Diploma or Upper Middle School Graduation Certificate– Transcripts from grades 9-12 An average of 80% out of 100% or a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point grading scale (a ‘B’ Average).
Undergraduate Direct Transfer:Average of 75% or a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 point grading scale is required on all transferable coursework completed in China.