Conditional Admission
UC is proud to offer Conditional Admission (有条件录取, القبول المشروط) to students who meet academic coursework requirements, but need English language training. Conditional admission enrollment is a two-step process.
Before You Apply: Program Offerings
Before applying, be sure that your program is available, because Conditional Letters of Admission (CLAs) are limited to certain programs and terms. In the following chart, "x" indicates programs that offer conditional admission.
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| College | Term | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| Allied Health | X |
X |
| Arts & Science | X |
X |
| CECH | X |
X |
| Business | X |
X |
| Engineering & Applied Science* |
X |
X |
| CCM | X |
|
| DAAP** | X | |
* No CLAs for Aerospace, Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering Technology programs
** No CLAs for Architecture, Fashion Design, Graphic Communication Design, Industrial Design, or Interior Design programs
Step 1: Apply Online for Conditional Admission
IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for Conditional Admission, your response must be "yes" to the following question on the online application: “Are you requesting a Conditional Letter of Admissions that will allow you to study intensive English prior to enrolling at the University of Cincinnati?”
International Freshman
Attending university for the first time
- Online Application
Online application is preferred. All undergraduate applicants must submit an application fee. Payments may be done by credit card (Visa, Master Card, or Discover), check or money order made payable to the University of Cincinnati.
- Living Outside the USA: $100
- Living Inside the USA or using an Official UC Representative: $50
- Transcripts
Official transcripts showing the current year’s subjects and the previous 3 years’ subjects. No copies or scanned emails will be accepted; only original high school transcripts or original certified copies sent through physical mail are accepted.
International Transfers
Attended a university outside of the USA
- Online Application
Online application is preferred. All undergraduate applicants must submit an application fee. Payments may be done by credit card (Visa, Master Card, or Discover), check or money order made payable to the University of Cincinnati.
- Living Outside the USA: $100
- Living Inside the USA or using an Official UC Representative: $50
- Transcripts
Transferring from a university OUTSIDE the USA
Course-by-course evaluations of all university transcripts by a member of the National Association of Credit Evaluators, such as World Education Services are required. Please have the evaluator send UC both the course-by-course evaluation and the original, official university transcripts.
Transferring from a university INSIDE the USA
Request your transcripts from your current university. Mail the sealed transcript to UC.
Students with less than 30 semester credit hours (45 quarter credit hours)
Original high school transcripts and proof of graduation (i.e. diploma or graduation certificate) are required in addition to university credentials.
Send all documents using a tracking number, so you can follow the delivery of your materials:
UC International Admissions
47 West Corry Boulevard
Edwards One Building, Suite 5150
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0123
USA
Step 2: Apply to ELS, UC’s English Language Partner
For over 50 years ELS Language Centers (ELS) has helped hundreds of thousands of students from over 140 countries around the world learn English. The Cincinnati ELS Language Center is located directly on the University of Cincinnati’s Main Campus. Students receive weekly visits from UC Admissions to help students transition from ELS to UC. To enroll, visit the Cincinnati ELS Language Center Website or call (513) 556-4034.