1. Bowling Green State University
97% of graduates report they’re employed, in graduate school or starting a business within six months of graduation
Two ways students can apply to BGSU:
BGSU Application and Common Application
Automatic scholarships ranging from $1,000 - $8,000 for qualified applicants. Jan 15 deadline.
More than 200 majors with several new majors: software engineering, mechatronics, forensics
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2. Central State University
New Degree Programs approved by HLC: BS. Exercise Science, BS. Agriculture Education (Licensure), BS. Business Administration- Agribusiness Concentration, BS. Sustainable Agriculture
Academic Accreditations Achieved:
College of Business- Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
BS. Social Work- Council on Social Work Education
BS. Environmental Engineering- Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Central State University/City of Xenia Annexation partnership solidified: joint educational, economic, and developmental expansion
Central State University is awarded national recognition by HBCU Digest as the 2017 HBCU of the Year- measured by the growth and elevated impact CSU has had at the state, national and international levels
Annual College Preview Day: Sat. November 4, 2017
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3. Cleveland State University
Engaged Learning delivers a full menu of more than 3,000 co-op and internship opportunities at top Cleveland corporations and organizations
Millions of $$$ in renewable freshman scholarships
NEW Engineering Annex opens in December 2017
NEW School of Film & Media Studies opens for in Playhouse Square with new academic options
Fall Visit Day – Saturday, September 16
FAFSA Priority Deadline is December 1
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4. Kent State University
New member of the Common Application for Fall (Kent Campus only)
Students can apply using the Kent State application online or the Common Application
Apply by January 15 to be considered for new freshman scholarships
Multicultural Visit Day, September 30; Preview KSU, October 21
Encourage students to apply early for FAFSA. Priority date December 1
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5. Miami University Academic Updates: Nursing – New Major
Entrepreneurship, Fashion – New Co-Majors
Bridges Program: Applications due September 18
                                        Annual Scholarships of $2,500 - Full Tuition
Admission & Scholarship: December 1 Priority Deadline                    
Admission, merit scholarships, University Honors Program, University Academic Scholars Program, and other competitive admission programs
Miami’s Tuition Promise: Provides all first-time undergraduate students frozen rates for tuition, room and board, special purpose fees, and course fees over the four years of their Miami Experience. Applies to first-year and transfer students, regardless of residency (resident, domestic non-resident, international).
FAFSA Deadlines: December 1 – Priority I Deadline
February 1 – Priority II Deadline
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6. Northeast Ohio Medical University
NEOMED has developed new provisional admission to medical school partnerships with 7 partners in addition to our three legacy universities.
Partners for 2017 now include the University of Akron, Baldwin-Wallace University, Cleveland State University, Hiram College, Kent State University, and Youngstown State University. Bowling Green State University will join us next cycle.
The primary program of provisional admission to medical school will be the Baccalaureate/M.D. Pathway offering provisional admission to NEOMED for college/university sophomores. NEOMED no longer offers direct-from-high-school provisional admission to medical school for high school seniors. The BS/MD pathway has been sun-setted.
Two new Early Assurance Pathways for Pharmacy (2+4/3+4) open to high school 12th graders and college sophomores are available through PharmDirect.
New Counselor portal available at discover.neomed.edu.
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7. Ohio University
Early Action Deadline: December 1, Priority consideration to complete applicants for direct admission to major, merit scholarship programs, and University honors experiences.
New Honors Tutorial College majors: Geological Sciences and BA in Dance
The OHIO Guarantee Ohio’s first fixed rate plan guarantees tuition and fees for 4 years, including residence hall and dining plans
Presidential Transition: Dr. M. Duane Nellis
FAFSA Priority Deadline: January 15, 2018
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8. Shawnee State University
New areas of study
Actuarial Sciences and Visual Impairment (Education)
Scholarship Deadline December 1, 2017
Students admitted by December 1 automatically awarded
Awards starting with 3.2 GPA and 21 ACT/980 SAT
FAFSA priority deadline also December 1, awards start Dec 15th
Fall 2018 starts Shawnee Advantage Tuition Guarantee: students can lock in their costs for 4 yrs
Bridge to Success Grant Program continues
Underprepared students complete developmental classes over the summer without incurring debt
Shawnee Showcase Days and Events
September 16 (Special Program during Homecoming), November 4, February 24, Pre-Med Day and Plastics Day in December 2017
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9. The Ohio State University
November 1 – Early Action Deadline; application must be complete by deadline to be considered on-time
Accepting Common Application or Coalition Application for first year applicants (Columbus campus only)
Increased funding for Presidential Affordability Grant and Land Grant Opportunity Scholarship for Ohio residents
Ohio State Tuition Guarantee: Tuition and fees frozen for four years for new first year students – go.osu.edu/tuitionguarantee
Buckeye Student Leadership Academy summer program nominations open for your top juniors – admissions.osu.edu/bsla
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10. The University of Akron
Early action admission deadline – November 1
Williams Honors College
November 1 early admission and scholarship deadline
NEW - Akron Guarantee Scholarship for freshmen – - graduate on time with less debt!
Fall Visit Day programs – more info. and registration at
Friday, September 22 - Engineering Fall Visit Day
Saturday, October 14 – Fall Visit Day (all majors)
Saturday, November 4 – Fall Visit Day (all majors)
FAFSA priority deadline – December 1
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11. University of Cincinnati
Three New Majors: Business Analytics, Film & Media Studies, and Human Development & Community Engagement
While Still Highly Encouraged, Recommendation Letters are no Longer Required
Nursing Will Offer Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI’s) to Some Applicants
Many Accelerated/Dual Admission Programs (admissions.uc.edu/accelerated)
New Buildings and Current Renovations:
New suite-style residence hall
New business building
Fifth Third Arena renovation
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12. University of Toledo
First school in Ohio to be approved to offer an online PhD program: Special Education Doctoral Degree
2017 recipient of the Excellence in Teacher Education Award by The American Association of State Colleges and Universities
Over 110 undergraduate majors with a program specifically for undecided students
Rocket student-athletes set school record with combined GPA of in the Spring of Recipients of Mid-American Academic Award 4 of the last 5 years.
Merit scholarships ranging from $1,000 to Full Tuition
FAFSA and Merit Scholarship Priority Deadline: February 1, 2018
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13. Wright State University
Wright State welcomes seventh president, Cheryl B. Schrader and celebrates 50 years
New majors: Media Studies, Public Health, Neuroscience, and Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
Raider Open House: Saturday, November 4
Priority FAFSA Deadline: January 8
Wright State continues to offer competitive scholarships (deadline: January 8) and automatic merit scholarships (deadline: February 1)
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14. Youngstown State University
Tuition has been frozen at current levels for the next academic year, maintaining the university’s status as one of the most affordable 4-year public universities in Ohio and Western Pennsylvania
YSU and University of Akron School of Law have signed a partnership agreement for a 3 + 3  program for an accelerated law degree.
YSU received a state grant for a new 3-D printer for sheet lamination. YSU is one of only two universities to now have 3-D commercial printers that cover all seven additive manufacturing processes.
Work is completed on a new bookstore with a full-service cafe, a 220 bed apartment complex , and a 6 + million upgrade on Wick and Lincoln avenues leading into campus.
Construction has begun on a new 200 bed apartment complex with retail space on the north side of campus that will open in the Fall of 2018.
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