Tiffin University
Tiffin University is an independent, private institution of higher education, chartered
by the State of Ohio to award degrees at Bachelor's, Master and Doctorate level. The
university is located in Tiffin, Ohio, about two hours northwest of Columbus.
Tiffin University has an excellent reputation, a variety of strong academic programs, caring faculty with professional experience, friendly staff members and a kind environment- where our students come first! Our degree programs are designed to assist students in achieving their full potential after graduation.
Opportunities lead to results - and our faculty, staff and students form the community to make this happen, both inside and outside the classroom. Our students receive an education for real life, marked by real opportunities that lead to real-world results.
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Click the link below to start your journey toward a bachelor's degree from Tiffin University - and save time and money along the way!
DragonNext Advantage
Spend Less, Go Further
Spend Less and go further in your education with the DragonNext advantage, a partnership with Tiffin University.
DragonNext offers you the opportunity to begin your associate degree here at Columbus State and then pursue your bachelor's degree at Tiffin University- at a discounted tuition rate.
DragonNext Advantages
- Designed to save you money and time!
- $16,000 merit scholarship for students attending classes on Tiffin's main campus (Tiffin, Ohio)
- $150 discount per credit hour for students attending classes online through Tiffin.
- Your CSCC courses align with Tiffin's courses allowing you a seamless transfer to TU.
- You will receive support from both schools, working with dedicated counselors at each institution.
- Students will have access to services and programs at both schools, like career services, libraries, tutoring, athletic and student activities, and more.
- DragonNext students are eligible for grants, loans, and work-study programs designed for them.
Who is Eligible?
Associate degree-seeking students enrolled at Columbus State Community College who
are looking to finish their bachelor's degree at Tiffin University. Students must
have a cummulative 2.0 college GPA to be admissible at TU. TU classes are offered
on its main campus in Tiffin, Ohio or online.
Learn More about DragonNext
See the informational video below to learn more about DragonNext and Tiffin University:
Visit and Contact Information
Kelly Petrosino serves the institution as the DragonNext Program Manager. She is able to work with interested students considering their transfer options. Kelly can begin the transfer process with students and accommodate them through the admissions process. She welcomes and encourages students to reach out at any point in the process to start the conversation. Kelly can be reached at: petrosinoka@tiffin.edu or 567-230-2326.
To see our open house schedule, please visit this link: https://apply.tiffin.edu/portal/openhouse
Pathways
Students who have earned the AA, AS, or AAS degrees from Columbus State will only be required to take a maximum of 61 credits toward any of the associate to bachelor’s degree programs, no matter the subject of the associate's degree, below:
Bachelor of Criminal Justice - Contemporary Justice
Bachelof Business Administration- Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration- Management
Bachelor of Business Administration- Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Business Administration- Manufacturing Management
Bachelor of Business Administration- Marketing
Bachelor of Arts- Workplace Leadership
Note:
If the student wishes to enroll in a program not listed above, we will still accept their full associate’s degree and allow them to apply to a program of their choice, we can not guarantee they will only need to complete 61 credits to graduate (it tends to be between 66-70 to complete their bachelor’s degree).
This is beneficial for students who may wish to change their major. Students who have achieved more than 60 credit hours to achieve their associate’s degree will have their additional credits evaluated for additional transfer credit, students can transfer in up to 90 credits. At least 33 credits in the major core/ concentration (11 courses) must be at the 300-400 level AND at least 30 credits must be taken at TU to graduate.