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BOLD Application

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This application is for students currently admitted to the College of Arts and Sciences as new first-year first-generation students for autumn semester (Columbus campus). More information about BOLD is available here.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2025

  • Every student accepted into BOLD is required to participate in the Early Arrival Program: August 21-23, 2025.
  • Weekly BOLD meetings are held on Thursdays, 4-5:15 p.m. Please bear this in mind when scheduling classes.

Contact the Office of Undergraduate Recruitment with questions.

 

Personal Information

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Only used if no Ohio State email address is available.

High School Information
Your responses

250 word minimum

Provide list of Activities/Awards/Honors that demonstrate your commitment to service, community, leadership and academic excellence. For each item, give name of activity, award or honor, position held and year.

Honors and Scholars Program