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Application and Registration Process

Application and Registration Process

Summer Prerequisite Bridge Program courses differ from regular OSU courses. Main differences include:

  • Students (including current OSU Speech and Hearing Science majors) are not able to self-enroll in courses. The Department of Speech and Hearing Science will coordinate the process for getting you enrolled in the course(s).
  • Students (including current OSU Speech and Hearing Science majors) must complete the Summer Prerequisite Bridge Program Enrollment Form by April 17, 2026, for Summer 2026 courses. 
  • Out of state students are not charged the non-Ohio resident surcharge for these courses.
  • Courses are not eligible for OSU faculty and staff or dependent tuition assistance.
  • Financial Aid eligibility may vary depending on your situation.
  • These courses are not administered through the Bursar. Therefore, they will not be reflected on an OSU Statement of Account. Invoices may be requested.
  • Course costs are structured differently than regular OSU courses. Refer to the Cost and Payment page.
  • Payment is collected by a third-party vendor; payment must be submitted by check or money order. Credit card payments are not an option for these courses.

  • Refunds for dropped courses work differently. Refer to the Cost and Payment page.

    2026 Summer Prerequisite Bridge Program Enrollment Form deadline: April 17, 2026

    Access the electronic form in the Application and Course Registration Process section below.

Application and Course Registration Process

Please Select the Option That Best Aligns with Your Current Situation

Current OSU undergraduate students (any major) will need to follow these steps:

  1. Complete the Summer Prerequisite Bridge Program Enrollment Form by April 17, 2026 to initiate the registration process for Summer Prerequisite Bridge courses. Allow up to10 business days for processing; be sure to enter a valid OSU email address and monitor that email account frequently!
  2. You will be enrolled in the course(s) you selected on the Summer Prerequisite Bridge Program Form. Please note: if the course in which you are enrolling has its own prerequisite, and your academic record does not reflect completion of said prerequisite, you will need to email the instructor to obtain permission.
  3. Submit payment for course(s) by June 26, 2026. Refer to Cost and Payment page to calculate your cost and for payment submission details.
  4. At least one week before classes start, verify that you are correctly enrolled.

Undergraduate students currently enrolled at another post-secondary institution will need to follow these steps:

  1. Complete the Summer Prerequisite Bridge Program Enrollment Form by April 17, 2026. Allow up to 10 business days for processing; be sure to enter a valid email address and monitor that email account frequently!

  2. The Dept. of Speech and Hearing Science will email you next steps.

    Typically, this type of student will be categorized as Transient/Visitor and must first apply to OSU Extended Education before we can register you for our summer courses. Transient/visitor students can attend Ohio State for one term per 12 consecutive months. All former transient/visitor students must reapply each year. Formerly enrolled transient visitor students (who previously paid an application fee) may reapply with no additional application fee. Email extendeded@osu.edu to verify if you are eligible to apply without paying another application fee.

    At this point, be prepared to allow an additional 3 weeks for OSU Extended Education to process your university application. 

  3. If you are eligible to proceed, you will receive an email prompting you to accept admission. You must accept admission before we can enroll you in summer courses.
  4. Activate OSU Username; log into your BuckeyeMail (OSU student email); review Buckeye Link To-Do list
  5. Once we see that you are an active student, we will add you to the course(s) you selected on the Summer Prerequisite Bridge Program Form. Please note: if the course in which you are enrolling has its own prerequisite, you will need to email the course instructor to obtain permission to enroll.

  6. Submit payment for course(s) by June 26, 2026. Refer to Cost and Payment page to calculate your cost and payment submission details.

    Transient/Visitor students are not eligible for financial aid from OSU, but this category of student may work with their home institution to set up a consortium agreement with OSU to seek financial aid eligibility.

  7. At least 1 week before classes start, verify that you are correctly enrolled.
  8. Make sure that you are able to access Carmen Canvas, OSUs online learning management system, which will be used for all summer courses.

Students who have earned a bachelor's degree (at Ohio State or elsewhere) will need to follow these steps:

  1. Complete the Summer Prerequisite Bridge Program Enrollment Form by April 17, 2026. Allow up to 10 business days for processing; be sure to enter a valid email address and monitor that email account frequently!

  2. The Dept. of Speech and Hearing Science will email you next steps.

    Typically, this type of student will be categorized as an Undergraduate, Non-Degree Student and must first apply to OSU Extended Education before we can register you for our summer courses. 

  3. At this point, be prepared to allow an additional 3 weeks for OSU Extended Education to process your university application.
  4. If you are eligible to proceed, you will receive an email prompting you to accept admission. You must accept admission before we can enroll you in summer courses.
  5. Activate OSU Username; log into your BuckeyeMail (OSU student email); review Buckeye Link To-Do list
  6. Once we see that you are an active student, we will add you to the course(s) you selected on the Summer Prerequisite Bridge Program Form. Please note: if the course in which you are enrolling has its own prerequisite, you will need to email the course instructor to obtain permission to enroll.
  7. Submit payment for course(s) by June 26, 2026. Refer to Cost and Payment page to calculate your cost and payment submission details.
  8. At least 1 week before classes start, verify that you are correctly enrolled.
  9. Make sure that you are able to access Carmen Canvas, OSUs online learning management system, which will be used for all summer courses.

If you don't feel that you fit into the above categories:

  1. Complete this Application Guide questionnaire to help you learn if you are eligible to enroll.
  2. Complete the Summer Prerequisite Bridge Program Enrollment Form by April 17, 2026. Allow up to 10 business days for processing; be sure to enter a valid email address and monitor that email account frequently!
  3. The Dept. of Speech and Hearing Science will email you next steps.

Additional Important Information

Application Fees

New students (no previous Ohio State enrollment) will be charged a non-refundable application fee ($60 for domestic applicants; $70 for non-U.S. citizens). 

All former transient/visitor students must reapply each year. Transient/visitor students can attend Ohio State for one term per 12 consecutive months. Formerly enrolled transient visitor students (who previously paid an application fee) may reapply with no additional application fee. Email extendeded@osu.edu to verify if you are eligible to apply without paying another application fee.

Holds on Ohio State Record

If you were previously enrolled at OSU, and there is a hold on your student account, you will need to work with the Buckeye Link office to clear the hold before you can be registered for courses. 

Health Insurance

It is important that you have coverage for unexpected medical care during the time you are enrolled in your contract course(s). International registrants are required to have at least $50,000 of medical benefits per accident or illness or be fully sponsored by their government. Note that enrollment in contract courses is exempt from OSU Student Health Insurance coverage. 

Name Change

If you were previously enrolled at OSU and your name has changed, complete a Request for Change of Record through the University Registrar. 

Questions?

Please contact Sarah Wendel (wendel.13@osu.edu)