Cincinnati Pathways is a package of programs and services for Cincinnati State graduates providing seamless transfer to the University of Cincinnati beginning in fall 2007.

Standard Admission Criteria

Cincinnati State Students with a 2.50 cumulative grade point average (GPA) or higher who graduate with an associates degree will be granted admission into most programs at the University of Cincinnati including programs from:

• McMicken College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (except teacher education programs)
• College of Business
• College of Applied Science
• College of Allied Health Sciences
• School of Social Work

Selective Programs*

Cincinnati State students with a 3.5 cumulative GPA who graduate with an associate degree and meet additional criteria will be granted admission into programs from the following colleges based on space availability:

• College-Conservatory of Music
• College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP)
• College of Engineering
• College of Nursing
• Teacher education programs, College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH)

*Auditions, portfolios, or other supplementary admission criteria may also be required for certain selective programs.

Cincinnati Pathways Financial Assistance

• Cincinnati State students who graduate with a 3.5 cumulative GPA and are admitted through Cincinnati Pathways will receive a University of Cincinnati Transfer Scholarship worth $2,100 for the first year and renewable for a second year if required academic progress and grade point average is achieved.
• UC waives the $40 application fee for qualifying students.

Cincinnati Pathways Student Advising

• Academic advising will be available at both Cincinnati State and the University of Cincinnati to ensure maximum transferability for courses taken at Cincinnati State.
• An academic advisor from UC will regularly visit Cincinnati State to meet with prospective transfer students.

More information from the University of Cincinnati can be found at UC's Pathways page.