Undergraduate admission is handled by the Office of Admissions, located in Sweeney Welcome Center at the corner of Tressel Way and Bryson Street. You may contact the Admissions Office in any of the following ways:
Phone: Toll free (877) GO-TO-YSU | (877) 468-6978 | (330) 941-2000
TDD: (330) 941-1564
Fax: (330) 941-3674
E-Mail: enroll@ysu.edu
YSU Web Site
Admissions Web Site
The Office of Admissions is open weekdays and selected Saturdays. Please call the numbers above or visit the website for times. Campus tours are available Monday through Friday and on selected Saturdays. Tours can be scheduled by calling the Admissions Office or by scheduling online.
Tours are best scheduled a week or more in advance, but you are welcome to visit the YSU campus and stop in the office any time without an appointment. If you schedule ahead, we can arrange free parking on week days; otherwise, visitors can park in the F-1 (Tressel Way) lot across from the Sweeney Welcome Center for a nominal fee that covers parking for a full day.
Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to every program. Some programs within the University have separate admission standards that must be met before a student may enroll in that particular program. Courses are available to assist in satisfying scholastic deficiencies. Those students who lack high school subjects required by the various colleges within the University may be admitted with the understanding that these courses will be completed as soon as possible and no later than the end of the college sophomore year.
Academically qualified 7-12th grade students may apply and enroll in courses prior to high school graduation through the College Credit Plus (CCP) program. For more information, visit the CCP website or scroll down to Early Enrollment Opportunities.
Admission With Conditions
Students may be admitted to YSU with conditions under certain circumstances. Please see Conditional Admission in the New Freshman Applicants section of the catalog for more information.
State Residency Status
Place of residence for tuition purposes will be determined at the time of admission or readmission by the Office of Admissions on the basis of the residency rules stated in the Ohio Revised Code and from the information supplied on the "Application for Admission" or the "Undergraduate Application for Readmission" form.
If at any time you have questions about your appropriate classification, you should immediately bring it to the attention of the Office of Admissions for review. Students requesting Ohio residency are required to complete a State of Residency Verification form, available by request from the Office of Admissions, and provide additional supporting documentation. A change to resident status cannot be made retroactive if supporting documentation is received after the first day of the requested semester.
Residency Status Appeal
After the Office of Admissions makes its determination, a decision will be sent in writing to the student. If a student wishes to appeal the decision, the student can submit an appeal form to the Residence Classification Board. Such reviews occur within two weeks of the request, if possible. The Residence Classification Board's appellate decision is final.
Please see the Ohio Residency section of the undergraduate catalog for the complete text of the Ohio Department of Higher Education residency criteria.
Application Fee
A non-refundable application fee of $45 is required unless the applicant is a former YSU student, participated in the YSU College Credit Plus (CCP) program or those who have served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. Current high school students, who are eligible for an application fee waiver, should request to have their school counselor submit the appropriate form to the Admissions Office.
High School Preparation
Students desiring to pursue a baccalaureate degree should have completed the following college preparatory units:
Baccalaureate Degree College Preparatory Units
| English | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Science | 3 |
| Social Studies | 3 |
| Foreign Language 1 | 2 |
| Arts | 1 |
| Total Units | 17 |
- 1
Two units in one language
It is recommended that coursework include:
- English composition
- Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra II or equivalent
- Laboratory science
- United States history and government
In addition, the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree program suggests a unit of mechanical drawing, a half-unit of trigonometry, and in the sciences, one unit of chemistry and one unit of physics specifically. Students interested in programs such as computer science, information technology, physical sciences, and mathematics should also take a fourth year of mathematics. For the Bachelor of Music (BM) degree program, the applicants are expected to have proficiency in one or more branches of applied music. See the Dana School of Music section.
Students wishing to pursue an associate degree should have completed the following college preparatory units:
Associate Degree College Preparatory Units
| English | 4 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Science | 2 |
| Social Studies | 2 |
| Other Subjects | 6 |
| Total Units | 16 |
Students admitted to the University may have their high school records evaluated by the college in which they are enrolled. Specific coursework, in addition to what is listed above, may be required in order to be accepted into a specific program or major. Since such coursework may vary depending on the college and degree requirements, students should check with advisors as to the academic expectations that need to be met.