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PASS Application

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

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

  • Every student accepted into PASS is required to participate in the Early Arrival Program: August 20-22, 2026.
  • Weekly PASS meetings are held on Tuesdays, 4-5:15 p.m. Please bear this in mind when scheduling classes.

Contact the Office of Undergraduate Recruitment with questions.

 

Personal Information

Format: name.#@osu.edu

Only used if no Ohio State email address is available.

Short-essay responses (50 words or less)

Describe a moment when you took initiative or led others, formally or informally. What did you learn about yourself, and how do you hope to grow as a leader within the PASS community?

Share a service experience that was meaningful to you. What impact did it have on the community, and how does it shape your goals for service at Ohio State?

PASS emphasizes building connections and contributing to the campus community. Describe a time when you engaged or connected with others who had different academic or extracurricular interests than your own. What did you learn, and how will you contribute to community-building within PASS?

PASS aims to support your undergraduate and post-graduate goals. How will leadership, service, and engagement help you accomplish these goals?

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
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