UC Blue Ash College

Preparing for Transition

Planning to continue your education at another UC college? Students who start with an academic program at UC Blue Ash and change to another college to complete another program are transition students.

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.

  • 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:

Transition Steps

Step 1: Explore your major

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.

Step 2: Complete Required Coursework

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.

Step 3: Apply by posted deadlines

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

Apply for Change of 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.

Step 4: Apply for scholarships and awards available to transition students

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. 

Step 5: Look for your offer of admission from your college

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.

Step 6: Confirm your offer of admission to your new major and program

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.

Step 7: Meet with your new college/advisor

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.

Step 8: Attend transfer/transition welcome event

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 Basics: Steps to College Change

Our UC regional campuses offer a variety of transition-oriented programs that serve to provide students with access to UC professors and academic courses to complete the first part of their academic journey. A student’s program at Blue Ash may be an associate degree to provide the first two years of coursework applicable to a bachelor’s degree program or a program to complete the pre-requisite courses needed to apply to a selective UC program.

The Transitions Basics Session provides an overview of the steps to transition from a UC regional campus to another UC college. Information includes an overview of academic programs that provide a pathway to colleges on the Clifton campus and non-academic items to consider when planning for college change.  

These sessions will be offered virtually via Zoom. Register in advance to receive the Zoom link to attend.

Basics Session Dates

  • Monday, Oct. 13 at 4:15 – 5:00 pm
  • Thursday, Oct. 16 at 12:00 – 12:45 pm
  • Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 4:00 – 4:45 pm

Additional dates will be offered in January/February 2026.

Register for Session

Transition Information by College

Transition Advising Appointments for First Year Students

For students who are considering a major in the College of Allied Health Sciences and are early on in their program (less than 30 credit hours), a CAHS admissions counselor, A’Jiana Birchmore, is available via email to answer questions and is available to talk with students via phone/computer. Students can email A’Jiana at birchmab@ucmail.uc.edu for more information or book a one on one meeting via this link.

Transition Advising Appointments for Second Year Students

For students who are over 30 credits hours and/or are ready to transition to a bachelor’s degree program in the College of Allied Health Sciences within the next few semesters, the transition advisor for CAHS, Holly Gordon, is available to answer questions via email and is available for appointments. Students can email Holly at holly.gordon@uc.edu to request an appointment.

Holly will be offering transition advising appointments for Blue Ash Students on the dates below. Please email Holly at holly.gordon@uc.edu to request an appointment. (If these days/times do not work with your schedule, please email Holly to request an alternative.)

  • Thursday, Sept. 25 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Virtual or In-Person, Blue Ash Advising Office in Muntz Hall 155.
  • Monday, Oct. 13 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Virtual via Zoom.
  • Thursday, Oct. 30 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Virtual or In-Person, Blue Ash Advising Office in Muntz Hall 155.
  • Thursday, Nov. 6 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Virtual or In-Person, Blue Ash Advising Office in Muntz Hall 155.
  • Monday, Nov. 24 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Virtual via Zoom

The transition counselor for A&S is available for appointments for Blue Ash students interested in college change to a major in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Fall 2025 A&S college change assistance for Blue Ash students will be available in the Blue Ash Advising Office in Muntz Hall 155 or Virtual via Zoom as follows:

  • Thursday, Sept. 25 at 8:00 am – 2:00 pm and 4:00 – 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 8:00 am – 1:00 pm and 3:00 – 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, Oct. 15, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Transition Table Fair in Muntz Hall Atrium (only in person)
  • Thursday, Nov. 6 at 8:00 am – 2:00 pm and 3:30 – 5:00 pm
  • Friday, Nov. 7 at 8:00 am – 1:00 pm and 2:30 – 5:00 pm

Students should email the A&S staff at artsci@ucmail.uc.edu to request an appointment on these dates or if an alternative date is needed.

  • Transition information to the Lindner College of Business.
  • For dates to attend a transition information session or advising drop-ins review the information under “What is a Transition Student?”

Attend a Virtual Information Session or connect for Virtual Drop-in Hours to learn more about Lindner business programs.

Information Sessions

Attend to learn about Lindner, the programs offered, and the process to apply. Please be sure to connect by the start time of the session. Connect using this Linder Info Session Zoom Link.

  • Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 1:00 - 2:00 pm
  • Monday, Oct. 20 at 2:00 - 3:00 pm
  • Thursday, Nov. 13 at 9:00 - 10:00 am

In-Person at Transition Table Fair

  • Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 9:00 am – 1:00 pm in Muntz Hall Atrium

Drop-In Advising

Connect to ask questions about requirements for college change, academic program or major courses. Drop-in any time during the hours listed via Zoom or in person. Attend in-person at the Blue Ash Advising Office or Connect virtually using this Lindner Drop-in Advising Zoom Link.

  • Thursday, Sept. 25 at 8:30 – 10:30 am and 1:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 2:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Thursday, Nov. 20 at 8:30 – 10:30 am and 1:00 – 4:00 pm

If these days/times do not work with your schedule, please email the Lindner Transition Advisor to request an alternative.)

Students may send inquiries about the application process to the CCM transition advisors indicated below.

The transition advisor for Acting, Media Production, Musical Theatre is Joshua Chal. Students may send inquiries about the application process for those BFA programs to Joshua at chaljh@ucmail.uc.edu.

The transition advisor for BFA in Ballet and BA/BM programs is Gabriel Saba. Students may send inquiries about the application process for BFA in Ballet, BA or BM programs to Gabriel at sabagg@ucmail.uc.edu.

The transition advisor for BFA in Theatre Design & Production is Mindy Stopfel. Students may send inquiries about the application process for TD&P to Mindy Stopfel at stopfemy@ucmail.uc.edu.

The next DAAP Transition Information Sessions will be as follows:

  • Thursday, November 6, 2025 – In-Person
  • Thursday, January 29, 2026 – Virtual (Zoom)

More information is available on the DAAP Transfer and Transition webpage. Have questions about transitioning to DAAP? Please contact the DAAP staff at daap-admissions@uc.edu.

For students interested in transitioning to a major in the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services & Information, CECH admissions counselor, Haley Fletcher, is available via email to answer questions. Students can email Haley at fletchhs@ucmail.uc.edu for more information or schedule a Zoom, phone, or in-person appointment online.

The following days/times are available for appointments and drop-ins for Blue Ash students interested in transitioning to a major in CECH. Schedule an appointment online or connect for drop-ins at the Zoom link provided.

  • Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 10:00 – 11:30 am and 3:30 – 4:30 pm via Zoom or in person in the Advising Office in Muntz Hall 155
  • Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 9:30 – 11:30 am and 1:00 – 4:30 pm via Zoom or in person in the Advising Office in Muntz Hall 155
  • Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 9:30 – 11:30 am and 1:00 – 4:30 pm via Zoom or in person in the Advising Office in Muntz Hall 155

If these days/times do not work with your schedule, please schedule an appointment HERE.

  • For transition information to the College Engineering and Applied Science, please go to Transition Criteria

Transition/Change of College students with specific questions may email CEAS Advising at CEASAdvis@uc.edu.

For information about other CEAS transition events and opportunities to participate with CEAS please visit the CEAS Transition Event webpage.

CEAS is offering Transition Drop-in Hours for students planning to college change to CEAS.

Students seeking information about requirements for college change, Math/Science GPA calculations, application steps or status, or assistance to schedule an appointment with a

CEAS Advisor for more specific academic questions should connect with Olivia Schafer on Tuesdays for assistance.

Transition Drop-in Hours for Fall 2025

Students must meet with a Public Health advisor prior to their Change of College application being processed. Students can request an appointment on the form located at the Public Health Major Change web page.

  • Information regarding application to the College of Nursing Traditional BSN program. Click on the “Sophomore Admissions” tab.
  • Please review information about the CURE Fellowship to learn more about an opportunity to apply for up to $12,000 in grant funding for educational expenses and academic support for students who begin the BSN program in their sophomore year.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program opens for applications on September 16, 2025, for Fall 2026 entry to the program. Transition students will submit application through the UC Change of College request form to apply. Application information is available at the Sophomore Admissions Webpage. Application closes on March 1, 2026.

Have questions about application to or requirements for the BSN program? Please contact the college of nursing at nursingbearcats@uc.edu.

The transition advisor for the College of Pharmacy, Josh Cato (Admissions Counselor), is available to answer questions about the admissions and application process to the PharmD program via email and for appointments via phone/computer.

Students can request an appointment for Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM by emailing Josh at catojc@ucmail.uc.edu.

The Pre-Professional Advising Center (PPAC) advises Pre-Health and Pre-Law students who aspire to attend health professions graduate programs and law school after completing their undergraduate careers.

PPAC advisors collaborate with students starting in their freshman year, helping them explore their options, prepare an outstanding portfolio and then apply to professional schools. PPAC provides a critical partnership for you to manage this process.  So, Clermont students should begin working with the PPAC prior to their transition to the Clifton campus.

Students start with Pre-Professional Advising (PPAC) by attending an Introduction Workshop and then meeting with an advisor.  Visit the PPAC webpage to get started.

Pre-Professional advisors will be available for virtual workshops and appointments. For the latest information and to contact the Pre-Professional advisors, visit the office online.

Please note: Students must attend an introduction workshop prior to meeting with a Pre-Professional advisor.

Transition Resources

Throughout the semester UC Clifton, Blue Ash and Clermont College host a wide range of events specifically with Transition and Major Changer students in mind. For your convenience and more details about each campus' offerings, please check TTAC Events.

  • Academic Coaching* offers a mentoring relationship with a fellow UC student who focuses on helping you build your academic success skills and serves as a guide to useful resources on campus.
  • Academic Writing Center (AWC)* offers tutoring for all stages of the writing process, from brainstorming to incorporating research. You can meet one-on- one with a tutor or submit a paper for feedback. The AWC is located in Langsam 401N.
  • Learning Assistants (LAs) participate in large-lecture classrooms to help faculty create active and engaging learning spaces. 
  • Learning Communities (LCs) are made up of diverse groups of students and faculty who come together because of shared academic interests to interact in two or more university courses. 
  • Math and Science Support (MASS) Center provides tutor-led study tables for many math and science courses. You can view the up-to-date study table schedule on the Learning Commons website. The MASS Center is located in 2133 French Hall West.
  • Peer Tutoring* sessions are one-on-one with a subject-specific tutor who addresses your course questions and concerns to help you master content.
  • Success Skills Workshops (SSWs)* are one-hour group sessions that focus on skills you need to be successful in college like studying, note-taking, motivation, & more. Find the schedule on the Learning Commons website.
  • Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a series of weekly review sessions for students in historically difficult courses, primarily in STEM fields.
  • Supplemental Review Sessions (SRS) are one-credit hour courses that run parallel to your MATH/STAT course. In your weekly small group meetings, you'll work with an SRS Leader to review material relevant to your MATH/STAT class. Check with your advisor to see which section of MATH 1096 you should enroll in on Catalyst.

Current UC Blue Ash students taking classes in Clifton Campus have limited access to free parking. Review the guidelines for reciprocity parking privileges. 

Clifton Campus has a dedicated team of transfer and transition advisors ready to help you navigate through campus. Learn more about their services.

Your safety is our priority. Learn more about the resources available to ensure a safe environment while on campus and campus surrounding community.

Transition students are those who are moving from one University of Cincinnati college to another. For students who meet specific criteria, various scholarship opportunities exist to support them in their pursuit of a bachelor's degree. Learn more about these opportunities.

Resources

Contact Information

Advising & Academic Services Center
Muntz Hall Room 155
513-558-9442
ucbaadvising@uc.edu

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