UC Futures: Rural & Small Town Scholars

The inaugural 2025 program will be held from Monday, June 23, 2025 - Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

• UC will cover all costs of the program
• UC will provide up to a $100 travel stipend to cover travel expenses to and from campus.
• All registrants for UC Futures will be eligible to claim an application fee waiver code when applying for first-year admission to any UC campus
• Experience residence and campus life! Stay overnight on UC's Uptown (main) Campus in a residence hall and get to know our beautiful campus
• Experience academic & career growth! Engage with sessions that focus on building upon your academic and career goals; and network with the UC community
• Experience leadership! Engage with leadership development opportunities
• Experience community! Within small-group and large-group activities, and an assigned student leader (a current UC student), you'll build friendships
• Experience the city of Cincinnati! From the Club Level, watch the Cincinnati Reds take on the New York Yankees

With a focus on students from rural and small-town students, you are eligible to register if you meet the residency criteria:

• attend high school at a school designated as "rural" or "small-town" by the National Center for Education Statistics. Search your school >>  Unsure? Email us at admissions@uc.edu
• your primary residence is located in an Appalachian county, as determined by the Appalachian Regional Commission. See if your county qualifies >>  

Register at admissions.catalyst.uc.edu/register/ucfutures25.

UC Futures is all about exploration. Discover what your schedule will look like!

Focus on enjoying your experience at UC Futures! Let us worry about:

• Twin XL Sheet Set – (1) fitted sheet, (1) flat sheet, (1) pillow case

• Meals (dietary restrictions will be accommodated for!) 

• Sweet and salty snacks

• Bottled water and assorted drinks

• Overnight accommodations in a UC Residence Hall

• Your ticket to the Cincinnati Reds v. New York Yankees game

• Parking (if you drive yourself and park your vehicle)

• Programming materials

• UC SWAG!!! 

To help offset your transportation costs, a travel stipend (up to $100) will be provided. Your stipend will be calculated based on mileage with a maximum amount of $100. 

• Bedding – blanket and pillow (pillow case provided)

• Bath linens – Towels

• Shower shoes (e.g. flip flops)

• Toothbrush & toothpaste 

• Toiletries – deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, body wash

• Laptop and charger

• Comfortable clothes (including a sweatshirt or hoody in case you get cold since some buildings on campus crank up the AC)

• Comfortable shoes for walking  

• Pajamas

• A water bottle

• Your favorite UC Gear! 

At the University of Cincinnati, we know that a student's journey to college is a family journey too. That’s why UC Futures offers special programming just for parents—to welcome you into our Bearcat family, help you feel confident about your student’s next steps, and show you how you can support them along the way.

We invite you to join us for two days of parent-focused sessions that provide helpful information, offer opportunities to connect with key campus partners, and celebrate your student’s achievements. 

No separate registration required. Park for free (with validation) in Calhoun or CCM Garage!

Email us at admissions@uc.edu.