UC Blue Ash College

Comeback Bearcat

Students in caps and gowns at commencement ceremony

Your Time Is Now!

It is time to finish what you started! We know that earning a college degree is key to increasing employment opportunities and earnings, as well as achieving personal fulfillment.

Comeback Bearcat

We recognize that many students who stop out of college encounter obstacles that make it difficult to return to school. Our dedicated staff members are here to help. We can remove issues related to re-enrollment and direct you towards the appropriate support services - including financial aid, academic support, advising, and so much more.

If you have already earned at least 30 hours of college credits, the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College welcomes you back to complete your degree! You may be eligible for a scholarship of up to $500 per semester and will be able to apply the credits you have earned towards finishing your college degree.


Join us for an in-person information session on June 22!


Our Comeback Bearcat information sessions are designed to provide you with an overview of the program, the scholarships that are available, and the individual support we provide to help you navigate the readmission process and complete the courses you need to finish your degree.

Information Session Agenda

  • 12:00pm-12:10pm | UC Blue Ash Welcome | Muntz Auditorium
    • Dean Intro and Student Comments
  • 12:15 pm – 12:35 | Comeback Bearcat Presentation | Muntz 238
  • 12:45 pm | Enrollment Services/Financial Aid | Muntz Auditorium

Optional Opportunities

  • 1:30 – 3:00 pm | Comeback Bearcat Readmission Station | Muntz 112 A&B
  • 2:00 PM | Campus Tours | Muntz Auditorium Lobby

How to Get Started

Student must meet ALL of the following requirements.

  • Students who were enrolled at any UC college but stopped out before earning an associate degree
  • Students who have less than 30 credit hours left to complete their associate degree, and who maintained a GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • Students must file a FAFSA for the semester in which they intend to return (our school code is 003125)
  • Students must submit a readmissions application

The goal of the Comeback Bearcat program is to recruit, retain, and graduate students who have previously stopped out of the University of Cincinnati before completing their undergraduate program.

For more information regarding the Comeback Bearcat program, please reach out to ucbacomeback@ucmail.uc.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Enrollment Services and the UC Blue Ash Advising Department will complete a thorough review of your qualifications. Please allow up to two weeks to ensure accuracy.

Once the review is complete you will be contacted by UC Blue Ash about your eligibility for the program and given next steps. Be sure to check your email and voicemail.

If you are qualified for the Comeback Bearcat program:

  • An Enrollment Services Specialist will call you to discuss your aid eligibility
  • You will meet with your academic advisor to sign an Academic Agreement
  • Enroll in at least one class
  • Limit coursework to only those required for graduation
  • Connect with your advisor at least twice each semester
  • Maintain a term grade point average of 2.0 or higher each semester with no incompletes
  • Meet all account balance requirements

Resources

Contact Information

Samantha NazarovechAcademic Advising Center
Phone: 513-558-9442
Email: ucbacomeback@ucmail.uc.edu