All campuses of Ohio University consider you to be a transfer applicant if you have completed more than 9 semester hours or 12 quarter hours at another regionally accredited institution after graduating from high school.
Ready for what's next?
Transfer to OHIO and find your forever.
The OHIO Transfer Experience
Ohio University is the place that fits your educational needs, whether you are transferring to the Athens Campus for a classic residential college experience, or if you are completing your degree online or at a regional campus.
- OHIO is one of the nation's Most Transfer-Friendly Universities and the only public transfer-friendly honor roll recipient in the state.
- As a pioneer in transfer credit acceptance, OHIO continues to streamline the process for students.
- With numerous orientation and support programs (from Learning Communities to transfer ambassadors), OHIO helps transfer students seamlessly transition.
Getting Started
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Transfer Credit
Ohio University accepts several different kinds of transfer credit, including credit by examination and coursework from other institutions.
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Transfer Ambassadors
Transfer Ambassadors are current Ohio University transfer students who know firsthand what transferring to OHIO is all about and can answer your questions.
Transfer Resources
Equivalency Guides
Transfer and advising guides explain how courses taken at one of our community college partners meet the requirements for OHIO's bachelor's degree completion programs.
Visit OHIO
Meet in-person with an admissions advisor to discuss how credits for your coursework may transfer to OHIO and then take a campus walking tour. To keep you and our Bobcat community safe, registration is required.
Life at OHIO
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Focus on Academics
In our more than 250 academic programs, you can expect challenging coursework, exciting research and creative activity, and real-world experience to help realize your potential.
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Living on Campus
At OHIO, your residence hall is a place to live, learn, and grow. We're committed to your health and safety, scholarship, student development, citizenship, and diversity -- right where you live.
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Getting Involved
From club sports to community service, you can choose your own way to get involved from more than 650 student organizations.
Virtual Tour
You can take a virtual tour of our beautiful campus or download the mobile app on your phone.
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Number of exclusive transfer scholarships
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Most affordable college towns
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Active U.S. patents
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Average number of credit hours transferred
Important Dates
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Bobcat Student Orientation
July 29-August 19, 2021
Incoming students who have not attended orientation should sign up for a newly opened July/August date.
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Common App Opens Soon
August 2021
The Common App will open soon for fall 2022 applications to Ohio University.
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Move-In Days for New Bobcats
August 19-22, 2021
Residence halls open for new students August 19-22. Plan to arrive according to move-in schedule.