Transfer Criteria

Thank you for your interest in applying to a CEAS major at the University of Cincinnati! 

The information on this page applies to: Transfer students. Transfer students are those who have earned a high school diploma or GED and have attended another college or university since earning their high school credentials.

UC's Transfer-specific application makes it easy and straightforward to apply! 

Transfer applicants can apply to CEAS programs during any academic semester. 

The University of Cincinnati offers specific scholarship opportunities to transfer students. 

When to apply 

You can submit your application once you are enrolled in the minimum courses. If you are enrolled in the minimum courses and have less than 24 undergraduate credit hours, CEAS will evaluate your application based on your undergraduate and high school records. 

Guaranteed admission 

You are guaranteed admission to CEAS majors if you meet the criteria below. CEAS reserves the right to consider academic misconduct and related circumstances as part of our application review process. 

Holistic review

Applicants are eligible for holistic review if: 

• Your GPAs are within .2 GPA points of the respective criteria; and/or 
• You have more than 75 undergraduate credit hours, passed the minimum required courses, and meet the Overall GPA requirement. 

Eligibility for holistic review does not guarantee admission. 

Timeline to co-op/graduation 

Your CEAS advisor will determine your transition schedule and timeline to co-op/graduation after you are accepted. 

Some institutions, including Cincinnati State and others, have transfer partnerships with UC. Check to see if your institution is listed for the program of your choice. 

Please use the UC Transfer Equivalency Database to understand how your credits may transfer.