Transfer Pathways to a College Degree In the University System of Ohio

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

The University System of Ohio 13 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 53 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.

Statewide Initiatives in Ohio Equal Treatment for Transfer Students Guaranteed Admission for Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree earners Acceptance of All Passing Grades (including D’s) Standardized Acceptance of Advanced Placement (AP) Scores Career-Technical Credit Transfer (CT ) 2

Ohio Board of Regents

Transfer Tools

Ohio Transfer Module A subset of the general education 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 Interdisciplinary Coursework

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

Course Applicability System (CAS)

Transfer Partnership Agreements are created between institutions to facilitate the transfer of specific program credits to ensure that credits are applied effectively to a degree or program. Transfer Partnership Agreements

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. A TAG audit will be performed.Transcript will be sent electronically through the Articulation and Transfer Clearinghouse. A TAG audit will be performed. Transcript arrives at the receiving institution, accompanied by a report annotating the TAG courses.Transcript arrives at the receiving institution, accompanied by a report annotating the TAG courses. 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.

Transfer Tools Ohio Transfer Module (TM) Transfer Assurance Guides (TAGs) Course Applicability System (CAS) Articulation Agreements Between Institutions Articulation & Transfer Clearinghouse (ATC)

Transfer Pathways to a College Degree

Earning College Credit While in High School Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO A & B) Tech Prep Seniors to Sophomores Initiative Early College High School Advanced Placement 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 Credit for Prior Learning College-Level Examination Program – CLEP Military Credit – DANTES Articulated Credit or Non-traditional Credit

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

Transfer Pathways Earning College Credit While in High School Transferring Military Credit -- DANTES Transferring Between Institutions Swirling Among Multiple Institutions Alternative Credit

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

Transfer Student Responsibilities As a student, you have some very important things that you are responsible for in terms of transferring to another college.  Develop a transfer plan with an advisor/counselor  Know the deadlines as they are key (i.e. scholarships, course selections, housing etc…)  Understand grade requirements for college and program of study  Create a CAS account  Ask questions/Use resources

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