Transfer: OHIO Guarantees It In the University System of Ohio Developed by the Ohio Transfer Council in collaboration with the Ohio Board of Regents

Ohio’s Credit Transfer source:

Ohio’s Credit Transfer Transfers in the University System of Ohio* Transfer volumes: 40,000 undergraduates – more than 7.0% transfer every year Among students from the 2001 freshman class, 23.2% transferred in subsequent years Transfer volumes have increased steadily by 21.0% in the last decade Transfer between 2-year and 4-year institutions have increased in recent years. Increases in transfer driven by rising enrollments: Enrollment up from 467,039 in 2002 to 503,142 in 2009, resulting in increased ratios of transfers-to-enrollments up from 6.4% / 2002 to 7.2% / 2009 State Initiatives and Outcomes , Shoumi Mustafa, Darrell Glenn, Paula Compton, October 21, 2010* *source:

Presentation Overview University System of Ohio Statewide Initiatives Transfer Tools Transfer Pathways Student Responsibilities Future Initiatives

The University System of Ohio 14 universities 24 branch campuses 23 technical and community colleges Adult literacy and adult workforce centers Ohio’s network of public colleges and universities Mission:To provide affordable, high-quality higher education opportunities for all Ohioans

Ohio’s 51 Private Colleges Even though the University System of Ohio (USO) represents public institutions, many Ohio private colleges/universities willingly participate in transfer and articulation initiatives. Check with the accepting/receiving institution for transfer information.

Principles of Credit Transfer in Ohio Equal Treatment of Transfer and Native Students Seamless Transfer of Credits/Courses/Programs (acceptance and applicability of transfer courses)

Articulation and Transfer Policy in Ohio Guaranteed Admission for Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree earners to a public institution of higher education in Ohio Fair opportunity to compete for admission to specific programs Acceptance of All Courses with a Passing Grade (including D’s)

Ohio Board of Regents

Transfer Partnership (Articulation/Bilateral) Agreements are created between institutions to facilitate the transfer and applicability of specific program/course credits to ensure that credits are applied effectively to a degree or program. Transfer Partnership Agreements (Articulation/Bilateral Agreements)

Statewide Credit Transfer Guarantee Initiatives

1.Ohio Transfer Module (OTM) 2.Transfer Assurance Guides (TAGs) 3.Career-Technical Credit Transfer (CT)² 4.Tech-Prep 5.Advanced Placement (AP) Exams 6.Apprenticeship Programs

Institutional Specialization Courses All Transfer Assurance Guide Courses Transfer Assurance Guides (TAGS) Ohio Transfer Module Career-Technical Education Stackables Certificates High School Diploma & Advanced Coursework Baccalaureate Degrees Associate Degrees Mobility Magnet (Attracts-Retains-Graduates) Students have opportunities to take college courses and engage in college experiences while still in high school (PSEO, Dual Enrollment, Advanced Placement Tests, Tech-Prep). Short-term certificates that build on one another in both technical and academic areas, and which may contain college credit that provides an alternative learning pathway for the adult workforce. Course Equivalency System Bi-lateral Agreements Career-Technical Assurance Guides Apprenticeship Programs The Institution’s Signature Courses and Programs The Institution’s Marks of Distinction General Education Curriculum (OTM) Seamless transfer from Associate to Baccalaureate degrees

Ohio Transfer Module A subset of the general education course requirements consisting of semester hours or quarter hours of specific credits in: English Composition Mathematics Arts and Humanities Social and Behavioral Sciences Natural or Physical Sciences

3 hrs. English 3 hrs. Math 6 hrs. Natural/Physical Sciences 6 hrs. Arts & Humanities 6 hrs. Social / Behavioral Sciences Required Courses – 24 semester hours Elective Courses – 16 semester hours Courses in transfer module that are for major pathway Pre-major & Major Courses –Additional Hours OHIO TRANSFER MODULE ASSOCIATE DEGREE TRANSFER TO BACCALAUREATE DEGREE AND MAJOR Transfer Assurance Guides (TAG) Example (36-40 semester hours / quarter hours) TAG OTM

Transfer Electronic Tools TAG/OTM Reporting Systems u.select Articulation & Transfer Clearinghouse (ATC)

TAG Reporting System

OTM Reporting System

u.select (Formerly CAS – The Course Applicability System)

Articulation and Transfer Clearinghouse Clearinghouse College Transcript Receiving Institution Student requests his/her official transcript be sent to another Ohio institution.Student requests his/her official transcript be sent to another Ohio institution. Transcript will be sent electronically through the Articulation and Transfer Clearinghouse. An audit will be performed.Transcript will be sent electronically through the Articulation and Transfer Clearinghouse. An audit will be performed. Transcript arrives at the receiving institution, accompanied by a report annotating the TAG, CTAG courses, etc.Transcript arrives at the receiving institution, accompanied by a report annotating the TAG, CTAG courses, etc. Coursework is applied to degree requirements and becomes part of student’s permanent record at the receiving institution.Coursework is applied to degree requirements and becomes part of student’s permanent record at the receiving institution.

Articulation and Transfer Clearinghouse Electronic exchange of transcripts with supplement containing information about statewide guaranteed transfer courses (OTM, TAGs)

Electronic Integration Backbone Source Institution Target Institution Articulation and Transfer Clearinghouse Supplements incoming information and forwards it Database Populated with approved, equivalent courses or content data When course content matches learning outcomes, course is deemed “equivalent” TAG Electronic Reporting System User resource Posts equivalent, TAG- approved content Course Management and Tracking System Transcript and Supplement Transcript and Supplement Transcript Belongs to the sending institution and cannot be altered Transcript Belongs to the sending institution and cannot be altered

Transfer Pathways to a College Degree

Earning College Credit While in High School Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO A & B) Tech Prep Dual Enrollment Advanced Placement (AP) International Baccalaureate (IB)

Pathways Beyond High School Community and Technical Colleges Universities Regional/Branch Campuses Adult Learning and Career Centers

Alternative Credit Credit by Exam (AP, CLEP, DSST, Excelsior College Credit-by-Exams, etc.) Credit for Prior Learning Recognition of Military Training, Experience, and Coursework

Pathways Beyond High School High School College Degree University B University A Community/ Technical College Adult Learning Career Ctr Regional/ Branch Campus

Transfer Terminology As students investigate transferring, at times they will hear what sounds like another language. Applicability Bilateral Agreement Degree Completion Higher Ed GPA Seamless Transfer Transferability

Student Responsibility Checklist Students with College Credit have the following responsibilities:  Develop a transfer plan with an advisor/counselor  Request official transcripts from all colleges/ universities attended  Request documentation for any alternative credit completed (i.e. AP, CLEP, IB, etc.)  Know the deadlines (i.e. scholarships, admissions, housing etc…)  Understand admission requirements for college and program of study  Create a u.select account  Ask questions/Use resources

Future Statewide Initiatives

For more information: Ohio Transfer Council Ohio Board of Regents Credit Transfer regents.ohio.gov/transfer Hideo Tsuchida Assistant Director of Articulation and Transfer Policy Ohio Board of Regents 30 East Broad Street, 36th Floor Columbus, Ohio (614) Linda D. Arnest Director- Credit Evaluation & Degree Progress Audit Office of Admissions University of Cincinnati P.O. Box Cincinnati, OH Questions?