The Business Bridge program is for students whose English is below direct admission requirements, but do not need full-time, intensive English training.  Students' first year at UC is a combination of both Business classes and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.

After successfully completing the Bridge program, students will be fully admitted to the Business program of their choice and can finish their studies in the next 3 years.

The Bridge program follows the traditional US academic schedule and begins in August and ends in May.

The Business Bridge Edge

• Qualified students can finish their Bachelor's degree in only 4 years
  
• Students can participate in UC's world-renowned Co-op Program, extending their expected graduation to 5 years
  

• There is no extra cost!  Students pay the same tuition as all UC Main Campus programs.
  

• Students enjoy all the benefits of the university, such as on-campus housing, access to libraries, rec center, and more
  

• Students work with a UC adviser immediately, helping students to make sure they take the right steps to graduate on-time

• Students take courses for the business degree immediately, while also taking ESL courses. 
  

Scholarship Opportunity

Upon entry to their bachelor’s degree program in the Carl H. Lindner College of Business, students who complete the Bridge program with a cumulative GPA of 3.25  or above will receive the UC Global Scholarship.  GPA of 3.25-3.49 will receive $5,000.  GPA of 3.5 or above will receive $7,000.

Requirements

• English: TOEFL: 66-78 or IELTS: 5.5-6.0 (overall scores) or SAT-I Critical Reading/Writing: 480/400 or ACT English: 20
  

• Math: UC Math Placement Test: 500 or SAT-I Math: 500 or ACT Math: 21

• School: Only available to high school graduates enrolling as freshmen (no university credit)
  

Have a lower TOEFL/IELTS score?

• No problem!  Start at the Cincinnati ELS Center to study English full-time and then enroll at UC upon completion of ELS

Have a higher TOEFL/IELTS score?

• Great!  Apply for direct admission to the Carl H. Lindner College of Business