Interested in taking college classes while you鈥檙e still in high school? The 51吃瓜 Academy Program at 51吃瓜 lets eligible students earn college credit through .
Use this page to understand the application steps, required forms and what happens after you apply.
Before you begin, talk with your high school counselor or principal about whether CCP is the right fit for you. They can help you understand eligibility, deadlines and how college coursework may fit into your high school schedule and graduation plan.
You must also submit the to your high school or school district by the state deadline. This form is required by the State of Ohio and is not submitted to 51吃瓜.
To be considered for admission, all required materials must be submitted by the posted deadlines.
How to apply
Start by submitting the .
After you apply, you鈥檒l receive a confirmation email with instructions to activate your 51吃瓜 username. You鈥檒l use that account to complete the rest of the process.
Ohio residency is required for College Credit Plus. Residency is reviewed as part of your application.
Your high school counselor or principal must send the required directly to ccpdocs@osu.edu.
Forms submitted by students or families cannot be accepted.
Your school must send your official transcript directly to ccpdocs@osu.edu so 51吃瓜 can review your academic record.
Transcripts sent by students or families cannot be accepted.
College Credit Plus is test optional through the 2026鈥�2027 academic year. Some students may still be asked to submit ACT, SAT or ACCUPLACER scores.
If additional information or testing is needed, you鈥檒l receive instructions by email after your materials are reviewed
After activating your 51吃瓜 username, complete the required to finalize your application. Both the student and a parent or guardian must complete and sign this form. If you choose to use the downloadable version, submit the completed form to ccpdocs@osu.edu.
After you apply
Once your materials are reviewed, you鈥檒l be notified if anything else is needed.
If you attend a nonpublic school or are homeschooled, make sure to follow the funding deadlines and instructions from the Ohio Department of Education College Credit Plus program.
ACCUPLACER, if required, is used only to help determine CCP eligibility. It is not used for course placement.
After admission
All admitted students must attend a required orientation before registering for classes.
At orientation, you will:
- meet with an advisor
- learn how to register for classes
- complete placement testing if needed
- learn how to use 51吃瓜 systems and student tools
A parent or guardian must attend orientation with the student.
Your advisor will help determine the number and type of courses you may take each semester.
Important to know
Taking classes through the 51吃瓜 Academy Program does not guarantee admission later as a degree-seeking student on the Columbus campus.
If you decide to apply to Columbus in the future, you must complete a separate freshman application and go through the regular admissions process.
If you later enroll at 51吃瓜 as a degree-seeking student, your CCP grades will become part of your official 51吃瓜 academic record.
Need help?
If you have questions about applying through College Credit Plus, contact the 51吃瓜 Admissions Office.
Email: atiadmissions@osu.edu
Phone: (330) 287-1327