Congratulations on your admission to The Ohio State University!
Deciding where to go to college is a pivotal first step as you move toward a meaningful and enjoyable career. To help you learn more about the community in the School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR), we encourage you to connect with us on campus or virtually. We have designed a variety of opportunities for you to know the faces and spaces of SENR. If you ever have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me directly at baer.169@osu.edu
All the best in your decision process!
-Erin Baer, Undergraduate Recruitment & Student Engagement Specialist, SENR
Scholarship Eligibility
There are three financial aid sources you should be aware of as a student admitted to an SENR major:
- SENR scholarships for incoming first-years--you are automatically considered for SENR's scholarship awards for incoming first-years. Students receiving our awards (separate from University Merit Awards), will be notified via mail from SENR. This award will also be reflected on your Ohio State tuition statement of account.
- Scholarship Universe--this platform houses most internal and external scholarships for Ohio State students and will match you with applications you are eligible for. SENR is one academic unit that falls within the broader College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES). As such, you are encouraged to apply to the CFAES scholarship on Scholarship Universe. The priority deadline for this scholarship application is February 1, 2026. Learn more from CFAES >
- FAFSA--this application offers federal grants and loans for college. Filing your FAFSA application by February 1, 2026 will allow you to maximize financial aid from Ohio State.
Visits for Admitted Students
Inside SENR: Exclusive Admitted Student Day
Monday, February 16th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET
This exclusive day for SENR's admitted students is your chance to dive in. Connect and share lunch with faculty, explore hands-on learning opportunities, hear from career advisors about the future of environmental careers, and hear from current students who are living the SENR experience. Come curious, leave inspired, and see why your next chapter starts here!
Buckeye Bound
Offered multiple dates -- February 20th, February 28th, March 7th, April 3rd, and April 10th
Buckeye Bound is a day-long, comprehensive visit exclusive to Ohio State's admitted students. In addition to sessions led by the university about campus and student opportunities, SENR will be hosting a Connecting with your College session at the Olentangy River Wetlands Research Park. This experience will offer a chance to learn about opportunities for hands-on learning in SENR, hear from current students, and tour our 52-acre urban research site. Lunch will be provided during the session.
Individual Appointments and Visits
Schedule an Individualized Campus Visit
The School of Environment and Natural Resources hosts students and families for an extended campus visit called Experience Ohio State for a Day (EOFD). These visits are typically a half-day experience which include a meeting with the School of Environment and Natural Resources to answer questions and discuss academic and career pathways, lunch (on us!) at a univeristy dining hall, and an individual campus tour with a current student. Schedule your EOFD here:
Experience Ohio State for a Day with SENR
Schedule a Meeting with an SENR Staff Member
Set up an individual appointment with an SENR staff member. These meetings can serve as a personalized overview and/or an opportunity for you to have your questions answered. The meeting will cover SENR majors, your career goals and interests, and make sure you’ve got the resources you need to make an informed decision about Ohio State.
Schedule a One-on-One Virtual Meeting
Schedule a One-on-One On-Campus Meeting
Information Sessions
Offered twice a month
SENR hosts information sessions in person at Kottman Hall, our academic building on campus, and at the Olentangy River Wetlands Research Park, our outdoor field site in Columbus just north of Ohio State University's campus. Join us at these sessions to learn more about SENR's five majors, career pathways for each major, education abroad opportunities, financial aid, honors, and campus community. Each session includes plenty of time for questions and answers as well--we encourage visitors to come with questions!
Explore SENR Information Sessions
Interested in a campus tour? We try to schedule our SENR Information Sessions on dates with campus tours so that you can sign up for both. Explore the University Admissions website and find dates that might work for you!
Questions? Reach out to Erin Baer at baer.169@osu.edu