All freshman applicants are considered within a competitive admission process. Students with good academic backgrounds may receive credit for some courses by examination after enrolling at Ohio State. With direct admission, a crop science faculty member is assigned to assist the student in program planning and is available for academic consultation. The sooner you decide your major, the more likely you will be to complete the academic program on schedule. 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.
Professional support Students may select an additional 10-13 credit hours in agricultural and construction systems management, entomology, soil science, genetics, microbiology, and plant pathology. Additional electives to total a minimum of 190 hours are required for graduation and are selected in consultation with the student's adviser to fit the needs of the student. A wide array of minors are available to students majoring in crop science. All crop science majors are required to go on internship locally, nationally, or internationally. Crop science faculty provide counseling and advice on choosing an appropriate internship.