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We can't wait to welcome you into the Bearcat family! Please read the instructions carefully and select the appropriate application; your educational history and goals will determine which application is right for you. If you have questions, contact the Office of Admissions.
First-year Applicants
A first-year applicant is a student who is entering college directly from high school and/or has never attended a community college or university since graduating from high school.
The University of Cincinnati is comprised of three campuses that offer different programs. Please do not submit applications for multiple Cincinnati campuses. If you are unsure which campus to choose, please contact the Office of Admissions for assistance.
- University of Cincinnati (Uptown campus)
- University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College (regional campus)
- University of Cincinnati Clermont College (regional campus)
Each year, some University of Cincinnati majors receive a high number of applications and will close to first-year students before the March 1 Rolling Admission Deadline. After the December 1 Early Action deadline, the closed program list will be updated on our website.
International Conditional Application
The University of Cincinnati offers students conditional admission in order to study the English language at our on-campus English Language Center (ELS) prior to taking UC classes. The Cincinnati ELS Language Center is located directly on the University of Cincinnati’s Main Campus. Students can easily transition to UC after completion.
Transfer Applicants
Students who have earned a high school diploma or GED and have attended another college or university since earning their high school credentials and are now seeking admission to a University of Cincinnati degree program.
Other Admissions Circumstances
Transition Students
If you are currently enrolled in a University of Cincinnati college and wish to apply for admission to a program in a different University of Cincinnati college, you are considered a transition student and should work with the Transition Advising Center to complete the transition process.
Readmission Application
If you have attended the University of Cincinnati before and would like to attend again and have not attended any other institutions between your time at Cincinnati and now, you should complete the Application for Readmission.
Non-degree Seeking Students
If you would like to take classes but not earn a degree, you should complete the Basic Data Form.
Graduate Students
If you are seeking admission to one of the University of Cincinnati's graduate programs, please visit The Graduate School website for more information.
College Credit Plus (CCP)
If you are a current high school student wishing to take classes at the University of Cincinnati as part of the College Credit Plus program, please visit the College Credit Plus website.
Transition and Access Program (TAP)
If you are a student interested in an inclusive college education, have an intellectual or developmental disability, and are seeking admission to a CTP certificate program to continue your academic, career, and independent living instruction to prepare for gainful employment please visit the TAP website for more information.