High School Preparation High school students interested in technical education and training are encouraged to complete a college preparatory tech prep program and to develop good written and oral communication skills. Introductory work experience in business or industry is encouraged. Students may apply by the third week of any quarter for admission the following quarter. Application may be obtained in and returned to 215 Pomerene Hall. The GEC is a body of courses designed to ensure that each student becomes acquainted with the basic areas of academic study.
Some majors also require completion of a foreign language requirement.
All students will complete 34 hours in technical education. In fact, Ohio State is consistently ranked among the country s best institutions for overall academic reputation. Offering over 170 majors and more than 11,000 courses, Ohio State allows students to tailor their education to their interests through double majors, minors, and personalized study programs. With hundreds of student activities and organizations, the university also offers a diversity of extracurricular experiences to those who want to be involved. Ohio State s cooperative education programs offer students hands-on experience in their chosen fields.