The Ohio State University ASC Honors Program

Things to Do Before Coming to Campus

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Things to Do Before Coming to Campus

Please ensure that you have these action items completed before you come to campus for your Orientation date.

Math Placement Platform

The Ohio State University has over 200 undergraduate majors, and each one has requirements related to mathematics.

Ohio State’s math placement process helps identify the course(s) that best align students’ mathematical preparation with their academic plans. We strive to support every student in completing their degree requirements.

How Placement Works

Students do not need to take a test for math placement. The Math Placement Platform uses demonstrated performance in math to determine placement level and provide course recommendations based on a student’s major. The process uses a combination of the following information:

  • ACT or SAT math sub-score (if available)
  • performance in high school math courses
  • exam credit from Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) or A-Levels (if applicable)

Standardized test scores (ACT/SAT) and high school math performance determine your placement level, and any exam credit (AP/IB/A-Levels) informs course eligibility.

Your transfer credit is noted, but it does not factor into your course eligibility recommendations.

The placement process takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.

What you Need to do

Students must complete the math placement process at least two (2) weeks before their orientation session. To do so, log in to the system and be prepared to: 

  • confirm ACT or SAT score in the platform 
  • enter final grades for high school math classes (or the last term grade for any course still in progress) 
  • confirm any posted AP, IB or A-Level scores (math and statistics) 
  • enter anticipated scores for any pending AP, IB or A-Level exams (math and statistics) 
  • optional: enter pending transfer credit (math and statistics) 

You will need your placement before you register for classes, so it is extremely important to complete the process before your orientation session.

Please see the undergraduate education website for more information.  

Take a Language Placement Test

The College of Arts and Sciences requires proficiency or coursework at the college level in a World Language. 

You are strongly encouraged to take a foreign language placement exam at least two days before coming to Orientation. Even if you plan to study a different or new language at OSU, we recommend that you test in the language you used to satisfy the admission requirement.   

If you speak a language other than English, you may be able to have your world language requirement fulfilled through language validation. For more information about language validation, please visit their website. 

You can visit the Center for Languages, Literatures and Cultures website for testing instructions and email cllc@osu.edu with questions.  

Take the ASC Honors Orientation Questionnaire

You should take the ASC Honors Orientation Questionnaire five business days before your Orientation date. You must be logged into your Ohio State Microsoft Office 365 account to access this form. 

During Orientation, you will work with an ASC Honors Advisor during a pre-assigned appointment to schedule for your Autumn 2026 courses. Before your appointment, your advisor will create a personalized recommended schedule based on the information you provide in the ASC Honors Orientation Questionnaire. 

If you have earned any Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or College Credit Plus (CCP) credit, please make sure you have that information ready. 

Activate your BuckeyeMail

All official communication from Orientation, the University, and the Arts and Sciences Honors Office will be directed to your BuckeyeMail account.  You should make sure you activate your BuckeyeMail account and check it regularly over the summer for updates and important information! 

Review the University Orientation website for further information

You can use the University Orientation website to find information about the program schedule, registering for Orientation, overnight accommodations, disability accommodations, and more.