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Discover the path to your future

In the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University, we offer many ways for you to find your unique community. You can tailor your program to meet your career goals and dreams.

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Take the next step

Pay your acceptance fee by visiting go.osu.edu/acceptance Have questions? Email us FutureEHE@osu.edu

Affinity Groups

To connect with your peers. At these meetings, you will engage with each other, the retention specialist and our college’s staff and faculty. We aim to enhance your academic journey and build your sense of belonging within the college. You and your peers can form a tight-knit community and support system.

  • EHE 1st Gen - You are considered a first-generation college student if your parents did not earn a four-year degree, even if your siblings did. This group supports your unique academic and social needs. We offer resources, guidance and peer connections, both within and beyond the classroom.
  • EHE Hangouts are informal meetings where we offer all EHE students academic support. We guide you in study skills and connect you to the college’s faculty and staff and to each other.

We aim to create a stronger community among all EHE students.

Student Resources

Because you matter. Brandon Hines is our retention specialist, here to advise you.

Scholarships

ScholarshipUniverse is your one-stop shop for funding that fits your personal profile. Search for support within the college, the university and beyond. Visit go.osu.edu/ehefa

Study Abroad

Our Office of Equity, Diversity and Global Engagement houses our Global Hub. This program will help you find resources for international experiences. You can earn a global designation on your transcript. Expand your horizons. Learn how you can be involved in our inclusive and positive community.

University Resources

The broader university offers many resources. Just ask us for referrals. Among those resources is the Center for Belonging and Social Change. The staff cultivate an inclusive, empowering and equity-minded campus community. The university’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion also offers programs. Among them, the early arrival programs set up students for success.

Our Student Success Workshops

Welcome to success central. Our college offers these workshops once a month during the academic year. We help you develop and enhance your study skills. At each meeting, our experts explain how to manage your time, organize your work, improve your note- and exam-taking skills, combat test anxiety, procrastination and more.

Career Development Services

We’ve got you covered. Our Office of Career Development supports your job search and more. Do you need an internship for a course? We’ll guide you in how to plan to earn credit. Need interview practice? Resume and cover letter critique? We’re here to help. Explore all we have to offer at go.osu.edu/careerdevelop

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Brandon Hines
Retention Specialist

I work with you to enhance your study skills and overall academic performance. If you could use some academic assistance, I provide proactive outreach and support. This support could be campus or college updates, study skills, financial resources or other campus resources. It depends on what you need. I want you to become the best version of yourself while in college. I’ll support you accordingly.

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Gabriella Valentino
2025 BS Kinesiology and Exercise Science

Thanks to Nancy Dugan, EHE’s career services director, I was able to get an internship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital with their sports medicine department. It was an amazing, hands-on experience that is going to benefit me greatly as I am applying to physical therapy school (for a Doctorate in Physical Therapy).

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Kaleb Dave
2024 BS Consumer and Family Financial Services

My transition from a small private school felt seamless, thanks to the services and events provided by Brandon and the Office of Undergraduate Education. They dedicated themselves to ensuring that I had all my questions answered and was in a position to succeed right away. With my major, I have been introduced to a field of study focused on making a meaningful impact on individuals’ and families’ lives. The faculty have also been influential in providing hands-on experiences as well as career opportunities.