1. Bowling Green State University Falcon Internship Guarantee Program for all new students New building for School of Media & Communication for fall 2016 $4 million dollars completed in classroom upgrades and state of the art teaching facilities opened for fall 2015 New BCI crime lab on campus to compliment Forensic Science majors Automatic scholarships ranging from $1,000 - $8000 for qualified applicants. Jan 15 deadline Fall 2015OACAC Articulation1

2. Central State University CSU receives 1890 Land-Grant designation. U.S. Air Force awards Central State $516,000 for training under the Research Collaboration Program of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). College of Science and Engineering was awarded $3.9 million by the Department of Defense (DoD) to establish the Center of Excellence in STEM and STEM Education. 100% placement of pre-law students into Law Schools. New 85,000 square feet University Student Center scheduled completion fall 2015. College Preview Day: November 17, 2015 Fall 2015OACAC Articulation2

3. Cleveland State University New Center for Innovation in Medical Professions opened Fall 2015 New Mandel Honors College, established 2015 Millions of $$$ in r enewable freshman scholarships Engaged Learning delivers a full menu of more than 3,000 co-op and internship opportunities at top Cleveland corporations and organizations New freshman enrollment continues to grow – more students are choosing CSU than ever! Fall Visit Day – Saturday, October 31 Fall 2015OACAC Articulation3

4. Kent State University Apply by January 15 to be considered for new freshman scholarships Priority application deadline for new freshmen: March 1 New Center for the Visual Arts opening this year. This facility will house all art programs. Fire arts, textiles, art education, art history, drawing, and painting New state-of-the-art College of Architecture building opening Fall 2016 Multicultural Visit Day, September 26; Preview KSU for Seniors, October 16, November 6, November 13 Fall 2015OACAC Articulation4

5. Miami University Fall 2015OACAC Articulation5 Admission & Scholarship:Miami Access Initiative Merit Scholarships Superscoring ACT and SAT December 1 Priority Deadline Priority consideration for admission, merit scholarships, and selection for the University Academic Scholars Program, the University Honors Program, and other competitive admission programs will be given to students completing all application requirements by December 1, 2015. Bridges Program: Online Applications due September 21 Annual Scholarship: $2500- Full Tuition www.MiamiOH.edu/Bridges Academic Updates:Neuroscience (co-major) Global and Intercultural Studies Department Shideler Hall – new ecologically efficient home for departments and research labs of geology, geography, environmental earth science, and Miami’s Institute for the Environment and Sustainability Campus Updates:Presidential Search; launching of the Student Success Center; construction of phase II of the Armstrong Student Center and admission visit center; five newly renovated residence halls and a new dining facility on East Quad

6. Northeast Ohio Medical University The 2+4 B.S./M.D. Pathway with the University of Akron, Kent State University, and Youngstown State University application process has been streamlined from EA and RD to a single cycle RD with a November 16 th application deadline. NEOMED continues to expand Pathways and partnerships with local Universities in addition to our three legacy partners Partners include Cleveland State University for a 2+2+4 Bacc/M.D. guaranteed admission pathway in urban health, and a growing number of Ohio private colleges Did you know that NEOMED offers a Pharm.D.? Great time to go to Pharmacy School! Information sessions offered most Fridays: http://www.neomed.edu/admissions/visit http://www.neomed.edu/admissions/visit Fall 2015OACAC Articulation6

7. Ohio University The OHIO Guarantee  www.ohio.edu/guarantee Unique new fixed rate plan for tuition and fees for 4 years, including residence hall and dining planswww.ohio.edu/guarantee OHIO Signature Awards www.ohio.edu/signature Additional $2 million in merit and need funding invested in your students. Admission deadline Feb 1www.ohio.edu/signature Housing Master Plan: 4 new residence halls open now! New majors: Translational Health (Honors Tutorial College, 2 tracks available), and Business Analytics New application fee: $50 domestic, $70 international Visit OHIO! www.ohio.edu/visit/www.ohio.edu/visit/ OHIO to accept The Common Application for FALL 2017. We invite your feedback as we prepare! Fall 2015OACAC Articulation7

8. Shawnee State University General Studies Program for students below 18 in English & Math ACT sections Special Scholarship Orientation to be held before the end of the students’ senior year 2015-16 brings a new President to campus Scholarship Deadline February 1, 2016 Fall Open House – November 14th, Spring Open House February 20th Fall 2015OACAC Articulation8

9. The Ohio State University Fall 2015OACAC Articulation9 November 1 st – Early Action Deadline; Priority Consideration for Honors & Scholars, Morrill Scholars Program (MSP) and Merit Scholarships; Also, for the College of Engineering Presidential Affordability Grant initiative: need- based awards for low- and middle-income students Second-Year Transformational Experience Program (STEP) and North Residential District Project Fall Academic Open House Program: September 25 (invitation only)

10. University of Akron Honors College www.uakron.edu/honors:www.uakron.edu/honors o New Dean as of Aug. 1: Dr. Lakeesha K. Ransom o Automatic admission & scholarship consideration when students apply to UA - Nov. 1 early deadline, Feb. 1 regular deadline Virtual tour available at www.uakron.edu/vtwww.uakron.edu/vt Fall Visit Day program registration at www.uakron.edu/visitUA www.uakron.edu/visitUA o Friday, September 25 - Engineering Fall Visit Day o Saturday, October 10 – Fall Visit Day o Saturday, November 7 – Fall Visit Day National Center for Choreography to launch at UA o Only the second of its kind in the U.S. Fall 2015OACAC Articulation10

11. University of Cincinnati New Pharmacy Early Assurance program New 3+3 Undergrad/Law degree program Medical Sciences undergraduate major – offered through the College of Medicine Nippert Stadium reopened; Teacher’s College/Dyer renovation completes Fall 2016; Scioto Residence Hall reopens Fall 2016 Senior Scholar Day (high-achieving event): October 10 Discover UC (multicultural event): November 6 Confirmation fee waived for Pell-eligible students Fall 2015OACAC Articulation11

12. University of Toledo 17th President: Dr. Sharon L. Gaber Merit scholarships: $1,000 up to full tuition 500 bed Honors Academic Village, featuring fully furnished suite apartments, opened this fall New member of the Common Application Application fee: $40 Honors Experience Day – October 17 Fall Campus Preview Days – October 14 & 30 Fall 2015OACAC Articulation12

13. Wright State University Neuroscience Institute opened this Fall providing laboratories for students, engineers and physicians to work side by side on cutting edge research. New Student Success Center and Classroom Building opened this Fall. Raider Open House: Saturday, November 7 Liberal Admission – see update sheet for details Creative Arts Center Expansion/Renovation New Academic Performance Scholarship deadline-must be admitted by March 1 Fall 2015OACAC Articulation13

14. Youngstown State University Scholarship Program at YSU has been expanded greatly in the last year, including more scholarships for on-campus housing and Honor’s students The Honor’s program has been expanded and a new Honor’s College was established. YSU LaunchLab, an initiative that combines engineering and art for 3D manufacturing and design, was among the programs highlighted by President Obama at the first White House Maker Faire. YSU received a $365,000 grant from the Department of Defense to purchase a 3D printer that will enhance YSU’s additive manufacturing research and education capabilities. A new apartment complex will be built in the next year and improvements will be made to the streets surrounding the University. Fall 2015OACAC Articulation14