We know that what you achieved before you arrived at OHIO matters. That’s why ÌìÌÃÄñÏÈÉú recognizes several kinds of transferable credits, including those from other institutions, dual enrollment and credit by examination. Whether you’re a new first-year student or a transfer student, OHIO evaluates your earned credits to ensure you’re on track for an on-time, on-plan graduation.
In general, college level courses taken at a Council for Higher Education (CHEA) recognized regionally accredited institution will transfer to ÌìÌÃÄñÏÈÉú with a grade of "D-" or better.
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Many course equivalencies for public and private institutions nationwide are available via , a free online tool for students. You can use Transferology to search for course equivalencies and to request an unofficial credit evaluation.
Learn more about Transfer Credit Evaluation at OHIO.
ÌìÌÃÄñÏÈÉú nurtures partnerships with community colleges throughout the region and country. You can build on your previous coursework and associate degree by taking courses from ÌìÌÃÄñÏÈÉú and your community college to complete your bachelor's degree at OHIO.
ÌìÌÃÄñÏÈÉú recognizes certain credits by exam, including AP, IB, CLEP, and select international tests.
Students who successfully complete specified high school technical programs may be eligible to have technical credit transfer to Ohio public colleges and universities.
Courses taken while enlisted in the armed forces will in most cases earn you ÌìÌÃÄñÏÈÉú credit.
In certain instances, you may be awarded transfer credit based on prior life experiences.
When you apply to ÌìÌÃÄñÏÈÉú as a first-year student with general education transfer credits, you may be able to graduate sooner – meaning, you can save time and money. You also have the opportunity to add a second major, minor or certificate, study abroad or away, complete an internship or conduct in-depth research.
Whether you’re participating in a dual enrollment program such as College Credit Plus or taking accelerated coursework at your high school, we offer a pathway to bring that earned credit to OHIO. The following courses generally transfer:
Your high school counselor is your best resource to help you determine what credits earned in high school may be transferrable. To receive transfer credit for this coursework request that official transcripts and test scores be sent directly from the awarding institution or testing agency to:
Undergraduate ÌìÌÃÄñÏÈÉús
Chubb Hall 120
1 ÌìÌÃÄñÏÈÉú Drive
Athens OH 45701
After you are admitted to ÌìÌÃÄñÏÈÉú and submit official transcripts or scores from AP or IB exams, you will receive a transfer credit report from ÌìÌÃÄñÏÈÉú in seven to 10 business days. When you enroll at ÌìÌÃÄñÏÈÉú, your academic advisor will help you build a schedule that allows you to graduate on time and on plan toward your future goals.
The reference guides give you details about how to read your transfer evaluation report in order to understand which courses transferred and how.
The Transfer Credit Evaluation team determines how your undergraduate coursework completed at other colleges and universities will transfer to ÌìÌÃÄñÏÈÉú.
ÌìÌÃÄñÏÈÉú is an active partner in reverse transfer initiatives, whereby a student who earned credits that satisfied residency requirements at a community college, did not earn their associate degree, and subsequently transferred to a four-year institution, can be awarded an associate degree. To discuss opportunities at OHIO, contact cwid@ohio.edu or 740.593.4199.
If you have completed 30 semester hours or more of college-level work prior to enrolling at OHIO, you may consider earning a baccalaureate degree in three years through the three-year degree pathways.
First, review the following list of questions: