The Ohio State University
Our Commitment
As the state’s #1 public university, a primary mission of The Ohio State University is to provide all Ohioans with access to higher education. That includes a commitment to citizens from Ohio’s many rural and small towns. The Small Town and Rural Students (STARS) initiative helps us further our work to remove barriers to college that rural students and families often face. Through STARS, we are extending our outreach efforts to engage academically talented rural, first-generation students from across the state. Join our mailing list to learn more about Ohio State!
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STARS Near You
STARS in Farmington, MO
October 22nd 2024, 6:00 pm CDT
Join Columbia University, The Ohio State University, University of Chicago, and Washington University in St. Louis from the STARS College Network for an afternoon all about college! We’ll have a 45-minute information session on topics like holistic review, financial aid, and how to set yourself up for success in the college application process. Afterwards, you’ll have time to browse a mini-college fair of participating institutions from across the country!
Host: Columbia University in the City of New York, The Ohio State University, The University of Chicago, Washington University in St. LouisSTARS Near You
STARS in Plattsburg, MO
October 25th 2024, 1:00 pm CDT
Join Columbia University, The Ohio State University, University of Chicago, and Washington University in St. Louis from the STARS College Network for an afternoon all about college! We’ll have a 45-minute information session on topics like holistic review, financial aid, and how to set yourself up for success in the college application process. Afterwards, you’ll have time to browse a mini-college fair of participating institutions from across the country!
Host: Columbia University in the City of New York, The Ohio State University, The University of Chicago, Washington University in St. LouisVirtual Event
STARS Virtual Panel: Student Support Systems
November 12th 2024, 7:00 pm CST
Every month, STARS College Network member schools host Zoom webinars featuring a variety of perspectives on the academic programs, philosophies, and traditions that make our colleges great places to live and learn. Join staff and faculty from Brown University, University of Maryland, the Ohio State University, and Yale University to learn more about the wide variety of support systems available to students during their time on our campuses, as well as some strategies for making your transition from high school to college as seamless as possible.
Host: Brown University, The Ohio State University, University of Maryland, College Park, Yale University