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.

We're so excited to see our incoming 2025 cohort at the Buckeye Student Leadership Academy Kick-off on July 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.!

July – November 2025

Get ready for the 2025 Buckeye Student Leadership Academy!

Here's a breakdown of the 2025 BSLA calendar:

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

July

  • July 16 – BSLA Kick-Off (On campus!)
  • July 30 – Virtual session

August

  • August 13 – Virtual session
  • August 27 – Virtual session

September

  • September 10 – Virtual session
  • September 17 – Virtual session
  • September 27 – Buckeye Preview Luncheon (On campus!)

October

  • October 1 – Virtual session
  • October 2 – Office Hours 4-6pm (Optional)
  • October 7 – Office Hours 4-6pm (Optional)
  • October 8 – Office Hours 4-6pm (Optional)
  • October 15 – Common Application Deadline
  • October 29 – Virtual session

November

  • November 5 – Virtual session
  • November 19 – Virtual session

Congrats — you've completed the 2025 BSLA program!

Additional program information

What we'll cover

  • Student leadership development
  • 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

Questions?

Contact us at bsla@osu.edu for more information.