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About Ohio University

Established in 1804, Ohio University is Ohio's first university and is a state-sponsored institution located in Athens, Ohio (about 65 miles from downtown Columbus). Ohio University is considered a "research university" and educates students in over 250 majors on its main campus through the doctoral level with several of these programs available online through their Global Campus and in person at several campuses in the region. Over 40,000 students attend classes at Ohio University's campuses each semester. Students who have earned 12 hours or more after high school are considered transfer students to Ohio University.

Benefits for Columbus State Graduates

Several 2+2 programs allowing students to take courses for two years at Columbus State and then transfer to Ohio University to complete their bachelor's degree in two additional years.
Free online application for Columbus State students.
Columbus State students who enroll in the STEP program will "lock in" the current tuition, room, and board fees (if applicable- only at Athens campus) at Ohio University, even if a student does not transfer to Ohio University for 1-2 years from enrollment in STEP. Students who have graduated high school and are taking classes at Columbus State are eligible for this part of the STEP program (all students taking classes at Columbus State, including College Credit Plus students, are eligible for the STEP program)
"D" grades transfer as credit toward requirements for the degree (except for special instances involving course work for the major)
Transfer scholarships available.

Information for Columbus State Students

Representatives from Ohio University are available available to speak to Columbus State students in-person, online, via phone, and email. Their schedule, as well as the schedule for other related Ohio University transfer events, can be viewed below and at: https://admissions.ohio.edu/portal/ccvisit_columbusstate

Visit Information

Ohio University representatives may meet with students on a drop-in basis in person at the University Transfer Center on select days (calendar below) or virtually on other days using the website mentioned above.

Pathways

BSB	Communication	AA, AS, or AAS All Programs	2+2
BSB	Business Studies	AA Business, AA, AS, or AAS Business Related Programs	2+2
BCJ	Criminal Justice	AAS Justice and Safety Related	2+2
BAHCS	Customer Service	AA, AS, or AAS All Programs	2+2
BAHCS	Human Services	AA, AS, or AAS All Programs	2+2
BS	Integrated Healthcare Studies	AAS Health Related	2+2
BS	Nursing	AAS Nursing	2+2
BSSLS	Recreation and Sport Services	AAS SES Athletic Performance Track	2+2
BSSLS	Recreation and Sport Services	AAS SES Exercise Science Track	2+2
BSSLS	Recreation and Sport Services	AAS SES Recreation Administration	2+2
BSSLS	Recreation and Sport Services	AAS SES Sports Managment Track	2+2
BS	Psychology	AA/AS Psychology Bachelor's Degree Transfer Major	2+2
BTAS	Organizational Studies (Technical & Applied Studies)	AAS All Programs	2+2
BSPM	Project Management	AA Business, AAS Business Related, AAS Engineering & Technical Related Programs	2+2

Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways- A student who completes the associated AA or AS Bachelor's Degree Transfer major at Columbus State can follow the OGTP for the same major at Ohio University. Ohio University offers the following OGTPs for these Columbus State majors:

Business, Anthropology, Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Economics (AS), English, Geography (AS), Geology, History, Mathematics (BA), Mathematics (BS), Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Social Work (AA).

Links to Competitive and Selective Entry Programs at Ohio University (Athens)

Academics Department