TOPS Summer Orientation

The College Orientation and Transition Assessment (COTA) Summer Orientation is held over a 5-day period for students that are accepted into the program every fall semester. This is a requirement for students starting the TOPS Program.

2024 Orientation Dates: June 3rd to June 7th

During the program, students experience:

  • A first look of the TOPS Program 
  • Immersive college life experience 
  • Recreation and events on campus and off-campus in the Columbus area
  • College-level classes that focus on skills needed to succeed in college
  • Trial work experiences, informational interviews and/or job shadow opportunities

All students will receive a Comprehensive Student Transition Assessment Report (STAR) shortly after the conclusion of the program. The report provides information regarding the student’s knowledge, skills and current levels of performance across 4 transition areas.

Transition Services

257 McCampbell Hall
1581 Dodd Drive
Columbus, OH 43210

(T) 614-685-3185
(F) 614-366-6373
(E) transitions@osumc.edu

Program Director/Principal Investigator: Jessie C. Green, Ph.D.