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Admitted Transfer Students: Next Steps
Admitted Transfer Students
You've been admitted! What to do next:
To join the Bobcat family, admitted transfer students have important next steps to take. You are encouraged to read all of the information about each of the steps to prepare for a successful start this fall.
Please check out our in-person and virtual visit opportunities to talk with advisors, faculty and students. You can ask questions online, receive a phone call or text or participate in an online event.
| Next Steps | When |
|---|---|
| Activate your OHIO ID | Upon applying |
| Complete Required Pre-enrollment Discipline and Criminal History Review Form | Immediately Upon Request |
| Fund your education/file FAFSA | Beginning October 1 |
| Confirm your intent to enroll/submit housing contract and deposit | December 1–June 1* |
| Review preliminary transfer credit evaluation | 10 days after admission |
| Sign up online for the Campus Connections class | February 1–May 6 |
| Pay $200 housing deposit for second-year room selection | By February 25 |
| Sign up for Bobcat Student Orientation | Beginning February 1 |
| Choose a room during second-year room selection (if applicable) | March 22-26 |
| Review financial aid offer | Beginning in early April |
| Pay $200 housing deposit for general room selection | By May 1 |
| Select a first-year roommate if you wish | Beginning May 1 |
| Choose a room during first-year room selection (if applicable) | May 23-27 |
| Transfer your credits | Before orientation |
| Attend Bobcat Student Orientation | June-August |
| Review merit scholarship letter | Beginning mid-June (if applicable) |
| Review student expectations and academic calendar | After orientation |
| Enable OHIO online services | After orientation |
| Request final transcript be sent to OHIO | By June 30 |
| Complete online alcohol and sexual assault education courses** | July 22-August 22 |
| Pay fall semester account balance | August 21 |
| Move in | August 18-19 |
| Start fall semester classes | August 22 |
*Admitted students may continue to confirm intent to enroll until June 1, as space permits.
** Transfer students with fewer than 30 earned credit hours are required to complete this training.
Activate Your OHIO ID
Upon Applying
To get started, it is essential that you activate your OHIO ID. You need your OHIO ID to access your OHIO email and the housing contract. Your birth date and your personal identification (PID) number (provided in your application acknowledgement letter) are all you need to officially activate your online OHIO access, including email.
Make sure you check your OHIO email regularly. All official correspondence will be sent to your Ohio University email account.
Complete Pre-enrollment Discipline and Criminal History Review
Immediately Upon Request
This quick, simple form is required for all admitted students as part of our commitment to providing the safest possible learning environment at Ohio University. The Required Pre-enrollment Discipline and Criminal History Review form is available in your MyOHIO Student Center and should be completed immediately. Disclosing a formal disciplinary action, charge or conviction does not automatically disqualify you from enrollment, but your disclosures will be reviewed. Based on your answers, we may contact you to request further information. The form must be completed, reviewed and cleared for enrollment before you can sign up for Bobcat Student Orientation or register for classes.
Learn about the Required Pre-Enrollment Discipline and Criminal History Review
Fund Your Education
Beginning October 1
Ohio University is committed to an affordable college education. We are dedicated to helping our students find the financial support they need to discover their promise at OHIO. During the 2019-2020 academic year, our students earned more than $43 million in scholarships, and more than $26 million in institutional, state and federal need-based gift aid was awarded.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) serves as your application for all types of financial assistance at Ohio University. The FAFSA results must be received by Ohio University no later than May 15 for first-priority consideration for all federal, state and institutional financial aid. Your application for admission serves as your merit-based scholarship application. For scholarship consideration, transfer students must be admitted for fall semester by May 15. OHIO may continue to award using updated credentials on an individual basis throughout the year.
In the MyOHIO Student Center, you can view account details, account balance and payment options. You can also designate authorized users to enable other individuals to view your account details and make payments.
Confirm Your Intent to Enroll
The deadline to confirm your intent to enroll for fall 2022 has been extended to June 1, as space permits. To retain any scholarships you have been offered, you will need to confirm your intent to enroll soon by:
- Submitting the housing contract and deposit OR submitting the housing exemption form (if applicable)
- Submitting your final transcript from your current institution
- Signing up for Bobcat Student Orientation
Transfer students with fewer than four semesters or six quarters in the residence halls after high school graduation are required to live on campus and participate in the associated meal plan. (Learn more in the housing section or review the housing exemption page.) Students who are not required to live on campus may still apply for housing. There is no deadline to accept your Ohio University admission. However, confirming your intent to enroll after May 1 may impact some housing options.
Planning to be a Bobcat?
Why wait?! Let us know today that you plan to enroll at Ohio University (and become a Bobcat for life!) by submitting your housing contract and deposit or housing exemption form.
Our beautiful, historic, residential campus in Athens, Ohio, provides an environment where students of diverse backgrounds live and learn together, build friendships and share their ideas and perspectives. About 7,000 students live in our 38 residence halls and dine in our award-winning campus eateries.
Housing Process Overview
Students do not need to know where they would like to live on campus to complete a housing contract. After completing the application and selecting a meal plan, students will receive information about housing selection. Visit the Housing and Residence Life room viewing page to check out each room style.
- Transfer students who are admitted and have submitted the housing contract and deposit by February 23 may participate in the Returning Student Room Selection process March 21-25 through Housing Self-Service. In this process, transfer students may select an individual or match with up to three other second year/transfer students as long as all students complete their contract and deposit by the February 23 deadline.
- Transfer students who are admitted and have submitted the housing contract and deposit by May 1 may participate in the First Year Room Selection process May 23-27. In this process, transfer students may only participate if they are matched with a first-year student who has submitted the housing contract and deposit by the May 1 deadline.
- Transfer students who submit their housing contract and deposit after May 1, or who do not participate in either room selection process, will be placed in available spaces within second year halls. Any roommate requests or assignment requests can be made by sending an email to housing@ohio.edu prior to being assigned. After an assignment is made, all room changes will be made through the Room Change Process (offered until August 1).
- The Transfer Living Community is also available in Adams and Bromley Hall. Students must apply to the Campus Connections course for consideration.
Students will be assigned a move-in date and time, but may change it through Housing Self-Service. Students must arrive at their scheduled date and time. Keys will not be available for students who arrive outside of their scheduled time.
To learn more about the housing process for transfer students, visit the Housing and Residence Life transfer student page and the housing exemption page.
Review Transfer Credit Evaluation
Transfer students who have activated their OHIO ID can view a preliminary transfer credit evaluation in their online MyOHIO Student Center. The preliminary transfer credit evaluation is available within 10 days after admission.
The guide Understanding Your Online Transfer Credit Evaluation Report explains how to interpret each part of the report. If you have questions about your report, you can review our FAQ.
Explore Campus Connections
Beginning February 1
The UC 1500 Campus Connections class is a space for transfer and OHIO Relocate students to learn about the campus resources, the Athens community, and to build a community within the class. A peer leader is assigned to each class. They will support class conversations, engage in out-of-class activities and help you to be academically successful in your transition.
With your class members, the Campus Connections instructor, and your peer leader, you will make connections throughout the University. Each of these unique relationships can contribute to an academically rich, fun and rewarding experience and your ultimate success at OHIO.
Learn more about Campus Connections and sign up online beginning February 1-May 6 or in person at Bobcat Student Orientation.
Sign Up for Orientation
Beginning February 1
Bobcat Student Orientation (BSO) connects you with the people and resources you'll need to transition into OHIO with confidence. During this required one-day event, faculty, staff, and orientation leaders will teach you about the curriculum and the requirements for your major. You must attend orientation even if you did so at your previous institution.
In-person and virtual orientation sessions are conducted during June. A one-day orientation program for transfer students who were unable to attend previous sessions will be held on August 19.
Please review the Preparing for Your Orientation page to ensure you are fully prepared to participate in orientation. Placement tests are critical, so be sure you’ve taken all necessary placement tests before your scheduled BSO program. You should also review the Ohio University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023 (available summer 2022!) to learn about available courses. Bobcat Student Orientation includes registering for courses.
You will learn how to take advantage of the resources and opportunities available to you as part of the OHIO community. Transfer students who have confirmed their intent to enroll will receive BSO registration information in the mail.
Transfer Your Credits
Before Orientation
Generally, college-level courses completed with a C- or better from a regionally accredited institution as part of College Credit Plus or dual enrollment programs through a high school are transferable to OHIO. Test credit (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, College Level Examination Program) is also generally accepted, provided you earn the necessary score. To transfer your credit, you must have an official college transcript or score report sent from the college or testing agency directly to Undergraduate Admissions.
Prepare to Join OHIO
Beginning in May
Now you are ready to complete the rest of the tasks required to ensure a smooth transition to your first day at Ohio University. This includes reviewing the course catalog, enabling your online services, learning about student health services and insurance and planning for transportation to campus. Transfer students with fewer than 30 earned credit hours must complete the online alcohol and sexual assault education courses.