Application Information

As you complete the transfer application process, it will be important to pay attention to deadlines and stay organized. The information provided will help you keep track of everything you need to do to apply to the University of Cincinnati. If you have questions about your specific application or process, please view our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Transfer Application
  • $50 non-refundable application fee (or fee waiver) or $100 for international students (no fee waiver)
  • Official college or university transcripts from previous institutions (requested by the student)
  • High School Transcripts - This requirement applies if you have completed fewer than 24 college credits after graduating from high school. 
    *International students $100 (or fee waiver)

Uptown Campus, Transfer Deadlines

Fall Semester*

July 1 - Application Deadline

August 1 - Confirmation Deadline

Spring Semester

November 1 - Application Deadline

December 1 - Confirmation Deadline

Summer Semester

March 1 - Application Deadline

April 1 - Confirmation Deadline

*The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) programs have a March 1 application deadline and June 1 confirmation deadline for fall semester. Late applications will be reviewed on a space available basis. Applicants to Architecture, Communication Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, and Interior Design are pooled and reviewed, and decisions are typically made in April and May. Applications to all other DAAP programs are reviewed on a rolling admission basis.

*The College-Conservatory of Music programs have a December 1 application deadline and May 1 confirmation deadline for fall semester. Generally, applications are not accepted for spring semester, unless an applicant is applying for consideration for either the BA Music or Electronic Media programs. Submission of pre-screening materials and audition/interview are required for all applicants. Admissions decisions are typically made in February for fall semester applicants. 

Submitting Transcripts and Other Materials for Application Consideration

College Transcripts

As a transfer applicant, your application will not be considered complete or reviewed until we receive official transcripts sent directly from every college or university you’ve attended.

To request these transcripts, please contact your previous institution’s registrar and ask them to send the official transcript to the University of Cincinnati via an approved electronic method such as Parchment, eScrip-Safe, National Student Clearinghouse, or similar services. This is the preferred method. If electronic submission isn’t available, transcripts may be mailed to the Office of Admissions at:

  • University of Cincinnati
  • Office of Admissions
  • PO Box 210091
  • Cincinnati, OH 45221.

*Please note, we are currently unable to accept transcripts in person or via drop-off.

High School Transcripts

If you have completed fewer than 24 semester credits since graduating high school, you will also need to request an official high school transcript. Please contact your high school counselor or counseling office to have your transcript sent to UC using one of the approved electronic methods listed above or via mail to the address provided. If you have completed 24 or more semester credits, your high school transcript requirement will be waived once your official college transcripts are received.

High school transcripts may also be emailed by a school administrator to admissproc@ucmail.uc.edu.

If a street address is required for mailing, please use: University of Cincinnati, University Pavilion Visitor Center, 2618 University Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45221. 

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