Buckeye Student Leadership Academy

The Buckeye Student Leadership Academy is hosted by Undergraduate Admissions at The Ohio State University. The program combines a one-day kickoff conference on Ohio State's Columbus campus with monthly virtual sessions.

The 2025 BSLA application will open in December 2024.
Thank you for your interest!

July – November 2024

Get ready for the 2024 Buckeye Student Leadership Academy!

Here's a breakdown of the 2024 BSLA calendar:

All virtual programs will be held bi-weekly on Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. ET.

July

July 18 – Summer kickoff on campus!

August

August 7 – Virtual session
August 14 – Virtual session
August 28 – Virtual session

September

September 4 – Virtual session
September 14 – Buckeye Preview on campus, plus a BSLA Luncheon!
September 25 – Virtual session

October

October 2 – Virtual office hours, 4 to 6 p.m.
October 3 – Virtual office hours, 4 to 6 p.m.
October 9 – Virtual session
October 13 – Deadline for BSLA students to complete the Common Application
October 23 – Virtual session

November

November 6 – Virtual session
November 20 – Virtual session

Congrats — you've completed the 2024 BSLA program!

For students admitted to Ohio State

May 2025

May 1 – Deadline to pay Ohio State's acceptance fee (for our newly admitted Buckeyes!)

What we'll cover

Student leadership development
Diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice
College finances and financial aid
Ohio State's admissions process
Morrill Scholarship Program
Honors and Scholars Programs

More exciting opportunities

At BSLA, you'll get to:

Explore Ohio State's campus
Get help on your college admissions essay
Hear from current Ohio State students
Chat with reps from our academic colleges