Top questions accepted students ask:
1. How much will it cost to attend Capital?
2. When can I register for classes?
3. How do I join the Honors Program?
4. Where do I send my deposit?
5. Can I have a car on campus?
6. What classes are required?
7. How do I change my major after being accepted?
8. Is tutoring available?
1. How much will it cost to attend Capital?
Nearly 100 percent of our students receive some form of financial assistance. Last year the average merit award was $12,800. To see the cost before you get a financial aid award, click here.
2. When can I register for classes?
You need to turn in an admission deposit before you are allowed to register for class. First-year students typically register for class in June on our campus. 3. How do I join the Honors Program?
Capital's Honors Program is open to students in all academic disciplines who have an ACT composite score of at least 26 (or an SAT score of 1170 from the critical reading and math scores), or have achieved a GPA of 3.5 or higher while a full-time student at Capital. Entry to the program also requires the permission of the director of the Honors Program.
4. Where do I send my deposit?
Capital University
Admission Office
1 College and Main
Columbus, OH 43209 5. Can I have a car on campus?
All commuter students are permitted to park on campus by purchasing a parking permit. Freshman and sophomores who live on campus that have jobs in the Columbus area will be considered for spaces in an off-campus lot which can be accessed through a university run shuttle service. Resident students with sophomore status who meet specific requirements for off-campus employment or internships also qualify for on-campus parking. Juniors and seniors are permitted to park on campus with a parking permit. More information about parking regulations can be found here.
6. What classes are required?
Capital offers a liberal arts curriculum featuring twelve General Education goals that are required for all majors. The program is designed around five central themes: Intellectual Skills, Living in the Contemporary World, Modes of Inquiry, Interpreting Texts and Images, and Ethical Thought.
The curriculum is developed and extends throughout the college experience. Specific information about each of these goals can be found in the university bulletin. Information about requirements for more than 80 different majors can be found here.
7. How do I change my major after being accepted?
You should call and talk with your admission counselor about the majors you are considering. For most majors, you can just notify us prior to registering for classes and we can match you up with the appropriate faculty adviser. Some majors have specific admission requirements that are different from the general admission requirements. Your admission counselor will be able to tell you if you meet the criteria for the program in which you are interested.
8. Is tutoring available?
If you need additional assistance in one of your classes, the first place to start is with your professor. Most have regular office hours and are more than willing to help you if you are struggling with the subject matter. The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching offers extensive support services including peer tutoring which is free for Capital students.