Preparing for Transition

If you are a transition student, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to develop a transition plan specific for you. Also, watch for emails to make sure you have all the information you need for a successful academic journey.

Here are some of the things we can accomplish during a transition advising appointment:

• Identify the preferred academic pathways that will help you reach your academic goals.
• Create an individual academic and/or transition plan.
• Review GPA calculations.
• Connect with advisors and other resources available at other UC campuses.
• Review transition admission requirements, including required courses, process and deadlines for your desired major.
• Apply for a Change of College and review next steps to ensure a smooth transition to your new UC college.

Once you have determined with your UC Blue Ash College advisor that you are ready to make the transition to the UC Uptown campus, you should take the following steps:

Check out your desired major and transition application criteria. Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to review criteria and required coursework. Watch for announcements regarding visiting academic advisors from your college of interest and take time to meet with them.

If your desired major requires specific pre-requisite or first year courses, it is important that you complete those courses to meet expectation. Meet with your assigned academic advisor as needed to confirm you are on track to progress through your major requirements or to the application process for your major.

Apply! Access the online Change of College form below. Follow the instructions and submit the form with the desired college. Deadlines vary by College.

Application Deadlines: Some colleges require only the submission of the online Change of College form. The standard deadlines are:

• Fall Semester: July 1
• Spring Semester: November 1
• Summer Semester: March 1

Selective programs require submission of an application in addition to the online Change of College form AND deadlines for submission vary from the standard. Students should review transition information specific to their college of interest.

Some colleges with varying dates include:

• Blue Ash (Selective Programs)
• College Conservatory of Music (CCM)
• College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP)
• College of Nursing

Check out the Major/College Change Advising webpage for more information.

Some colleges offer specific transition student scholarships. Check with your college of interest to see what opportunities are available.

If you are graduating with an associate degree and transitioning to an on-campus baccalaureate program, you may be eligible to apply for the “Transition Student Scholarship” or the “Transition Access Award.” For more criteria information and application deadlines, visit TTAC Transition Scholarship.

All students should complete a scholarship search in Scholarship Universe to seek available funding opportunities. To access Scholarship Universe, login to Catalyst and click on the "scholarship" tile to see your personalized opportunities. 

Allow time for an admission decision to be made as the application review process varies by college. Check your student email account regularly for an admission decision directly from the college.

Once you have been offered admission to your new college on the Uptown or UC Blue Ash campus, you must confirm your admission to make it official. By completing and submitting the confirmation form, you are solidifying your enrollment with your new college. Your offer confirmation must be completed before the college will officially switch your major/program from UC Blue Ash College to the program in your new college.

Some selective programs have steps in addition to the online confirmation outlined below.  Some programs also have specific deadlines for response.

You will receive an email to your UC email account if your change in major is approved. Log back into the Change Existing Major to a New Major Application and "Confirm" your request. Your degree plan will be updated only after you select "Confirm." This is a very important step and must be done for you to receive your next steps in the transition process.

It is strongly recommended that you meet with an academic advisor for your new major/program at the earliest date possible. Some colleges will allow you to schedule an individual advising appointment, while others will require that you attend an orientation.

This event coordinated by the Transfer and Transition Advising Center provides an orientation to the Uptown campus. During these events, you will learn more about resources, hear from public safety, take a tour of campus, meet other transfer students, and, on full days, meet with your college. Participants often feel more connected to campus and ready to start their first semester.

For more information and to register for a Welcome Event.

Each college has specific transition information and processes. Review information at the website for your college of interest.

• Transition Degree Programs

UC Blue Ash Advising Center
Muntz Hall Room 125
513-558-9442
ucbaadvising@uc.edu

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.