College 101 Summer/Fall 2023

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Rebecca was skeptical about college. She knew she was smart, but didn’t know if the college experience would be right for her. Then she came to Tri-C, where she quickly discovered a valuable support network of faculty, staff and fellow students who not only helped her succeed academically — they helped her find a purpose and a future.

CAMPUS NOTES

02 WORKING AHEAD

Free programs help high school students save time and money

04 EDUCATIONAL GETAWAY

Summer offerings provide high schoolers a look at college living

10 SKILL SEEKING

Ohio Technical Centers offer graduates hands-on learning

12 DORM ROOM 101

A pro organizer shares advice for creating a fun and functional space

FEATURE

06 CHOOSE OHIO FIRST This program supports students earning degrees in STEM fields

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13 COLLEGE GUIDE

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WORKING AHEAD

BY KRISTEN HAMPSHIRE

Today’s Ohio high school students have opportunities to earn college credits, many times without ever leaving the hallways of the building where the rest of their coursework happens. The options are varied and not all are available everywhere. Beyond that, each choice is different from the others.

College Credit Plus, for those in grades 7 through 12, offers a dual-enrollment opportunity in which students take coursework to earn college credit. That can happen at their high school via a teacher accredited with a local college, in person at a participating college or university, or online. Many high schools have agreements with local colleges for specific courses, although students can earn the credits from any participating institution.

“It’s simultaneous credit, so they can use those College Credit Plus classes to satisfy their high school graduation requirements while earning free college credits,” says Carly Boseker, program manager of College Credit Plus at the Ohio Department of Higher Education.

Another way to study beyond the high school curriculum is through rigorous Advanced Placement — often referred to as AP — courses offered in high school. They allow students to earn equivalent transfer credits upon earning a minimum score on an AP test.

The International Baccalaureate Honors Diploma exposes students to high-level coursework and experiential learning with a liberal arts approach. It is a globally recognized alternative to honors courses or AP classes. Colleges may award credits to those who take International Baccalaureate courses and related exams.

Students have options, but how each offering works and fits with their learning style is important to consider.

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS

While College Credit Plus can reduce the time and cost of attending college, these aren’t the only reasons to take part in the program.

“It’s a common misconception that there is one goal and that’s to save money or shorten your time in college,” Boseker says. “Maybe your goal is to explore whether college is for you. Maybe you want to earn a certificate before you graduate high school. Maybe you want to try a more challenging course or take a class in a subject your school doesn’t offer.”

College Credit Plus allows those in the program to explore interests and test drive college coursework.

“Students can tailor it to their specific goals. It’s not a one-sizefits-all program,” Boseker points out.

Also, students do not have to financially qualify for the program.

“It’s not about money, it’s about opportunity,” says Rebecca Harr, Director of College Credit Plus.

Students are required to maintain a C grade or higher to earn the college credit and will earn their high school credit at the same time. Families of students often ask what happens if a college does not accept the credit that was earned?

“Ohio has a really strong articulation and transfer network,” Harr says, “and in the majority of cases, those classes transfer exactly as they are transcripted.”

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES & INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE HONORS DIPLOMAS

It’s tough to compare College Credit Plus to Advanced Placement. As Harr puts it, “It’s like comparing oranges and apples.” College Credit Plus is a college-owned course and Advanced Placement is overseen through the College Board.

“One is not more rigorous than the other,” she adds.

While College Credit Plus results in transcripted credit, Advanced Placement can translate into articulated credit. This means

Free programs that reward academic rigor with credits toward postsecondary education provide high school students avenues to save time and money.

that an AP course is approved as substantially equal to introductory-level college courses. For example, a student who takes AP English and earns a score of 3 or higher on the end-of-year AP test could earn college credits toward English. Students might earn additional credits if they score a 4 or 5 on the test, but this depends on the institution and subject area.

The same is true for the International Baccalaureate Honors Diploma, which is expanding in availability. These courses focus on developing students’ critical thinking skills and is application focused. Earning an International Baccalaureate Honors Diploma involves extra requirements centered on global awareness. You can earn college credit for it similar to AP. You can also take these courses without pursuing the full diploma.

WHAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU?

Students who aren’t sure what route is best for them should consider their learning style, Boseker says.

“The setup of a college course is different than an AP class, including final grades,” she says. “If you take an English composition class at a college, you’ll end with finals

and papers versus the AP test that requires getting at least a 3 to earn college credit. I know students who thrive under [test] pressure. And I know a lot of students who really don’t like that.”

Aside from testing, how you learn the material is also a factor.

“For college courses, we prepare for the content that will be taught in class with readings beforehand,” Boseker says. “It’s fast paced with more discussion.”

College Credit Plus learners are expected to prepare for the lesson versus the lesson preparing them for homework, as is the case with high school AP courses. Students whose school offers an International Baccalaureate track should consider the time it requires. Those extra requirements could limit availability for other extracurriculars. Students should also remember that they can take more than one road.

“My own daughter is an AP and [College Credit Plus] student,” Harr says. “Why not take advantage of all of it if that makes sense to you? Maybe you have a great AP government teacher you feel strongly about, and the English department says, ‘We will support you, but you can also go to this college campus to get credits.’ ”

SAVE THE DATE

All college students should fill out The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA The window for filling out the form shifts a bit later this year as a new, simpler version is expected to be unveiled in December. (Other changes include that the typical $200 annual Pell Grant bump was increased by $500 for a total of $7,395 this year.) The FAFSA unlocks opportunities for federal, state and even private scholarships and grants. Save these dates related to the 2024-25 school year.

• FAFSA enrollment opens for the 2024-25 school year in December 2023 as opposed to the usual Oct. 1 start date due to U.S. Department of Education changes to the form.

• FAFSA applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on June 30, 2024, with corrections and updates submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sept. 14, 2024.

• Keep in mind, colleges may have different deadlines for scholarships and student aid, so be sure to check with each institution and mark those deadlines on your calendar.

For more information, visit studentaid.gov.

EDUCATIONAL GETAWAY

Organizations across Ohio invite high school students to attend summer programs hosted on a university campus. These experiences offer a glimpse of college living and a way to connect with peers who share similar interests.

BY RUTH CORRADI BEACH

Residential college life is quite the departure from living at home. Suddenly, you’re responsible for everything from getting out of bed on time to remembering to do your laundry. Then there’s the challenge of living with a community of peers.

There are several summer programs in Ohio that bring together high-achieving high schoolers with shared interests and give them a taste of life on campus, providing a great way for teens to get a feel for what college living is really like.

A part of the Ohio Department of Higher Education’s Ohio Technology Consortium, the Ohio Supercomputer Center has been hosting a two-week Summer Institute for high school students at The Ohio State University since 1989.

“It had a huge impact on my personal career trajectory,” says Alan Chalker, a participant in 1991 who is now Director of Strategic Programs at the Ohio Supercomputer Center. “Now that I work here and

have oversight of the summer programs, I see firsthand the impact it can have.”

OSC’s supercomputers are available for use by local and national businesses that need some high-powered computing. Summer Institute attendees learn how to use them, as well as how they apply in STEM careers, while staying at Ohio State.

“For some of these kids, this is the first time they’ve been away from their parents for an extended period of time, getting a taste of what it’s like to have some independence,” Chalker says. “Students’ free time isn’t totally structured. They can do whatever they want [from a list] with a group, as long as a chaperone is with them.”

There is also a roundtable conversation during which OSC brings in employees who are students at Ohio State and just two or three years older than those attending Summer Institute to answer questions.

“It usually starts with ‘How did you decide what college to attend?’ and inevitably goes to ‘What is the social life like?’ ‘Are any

of you in Greek life?’ It’s exactly what they need to hear, get exposed to, while they’re thinking about college,” Chalker says.

At Miami University in Oxford, nearly 600 boys who are rising high-school seniors participate in the eight-day American Legion Buckeye Boys State, an experience in how democratic government operates, how political parties are organized and the relationship of one to the other. Students learn and work each day and gather to hear speakers in the evening.

“They learn the value of team building, which is vital to the success of students in college,” says Dan Willis, State Liaison for Buckeye Boys State. “Being on a major college campus with like-minded students gives [them] a taste of college life.”

Buckeye Girls State takes place at Bowling Green State University. Over 500 girls participate each summer, and programming includes elections of city, county and state officials, a mock court system and county system, as well as experience in debating bills and learning about the state school board and law enforcement.

“This weeklong program gives the young ladies a look at the future and dorm-style life,” says Gwenda Schroeder-Zulch, Director of Buckeye Girls State. “We have heard time after time the friends they make at Buckeye Girls State remain their friends forever, and the challenges they meet prepare them for their time in the real world.”

Summer Institute students tour the Center for Automotive Research at The Ohio State University.

THE CHOOSE OHIO FIRST PROGRAM AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS STUDYING A STEM-RELATED FIELD. IT ALSO HELPS UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES ACROSS THE STATE BUILD LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND CREATE PROGRAMS TO AID IN THEIR SUCCESS.

BY KRISTEN HAMPSHIRE

Creating a reflective-panel solar oven for cooking in Africa. Figuring out how to use a common waste product and binder as a sustainable way to help antibiotics stick and absorb. These were just a couple of the science projects that Youngstown State University graduate Cameron Watkins worked on as a Choose Ohio First scholar.

It was a journey he never imagined as a student at Mineral Ridge High School in Weathersfield Township, located near the Mahoning County city of Niles. One day in science class, a Choose Ohio First program coordinator gave a presentation about STEM careers and the scholarships available to Ohio students studying qualifying fields of science, technology, engineering and math.

Lt. Governor Jon Husted launched Choose Ohio First in 2007, when he was Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives. The program’s goal is multifaceted. It is designed to strengthen the state’s competitiveness in STEM when it comes to both workers and education. Colleges and universities apply for Choose Ohio First scholarship funds from the state of Ohio. Once awarded, colleges and universities select scholarship winners and support those students in their selected STEM program by

offering tutoring, career exploration, workforce connections, a peer network and other supports that help students succeed

Students entering a qualifying program receive a recurring grant until graduation, and all levels of degrees are included, be it a certificate, an associate or bachelor’s degree, or graduate study.

“What I aspired for Choose Ohio First to be is even more important today, because our economy in Ohio is more STEM dependent than it was then,” Husted says. “And the good news about this program is that it’s a win-win, because students attain skills that are in demand and lead to higher pay and businesses get the talent they need to be successful, and all of Ohio prospers as a result.”

Choose Ohio First scholars maintain high graduation rates, and the program has successfully recruited and graduated underrepresented students who are now working in high-paying, rewarding and in-demand STEM fields.

Since the program’s inception, more than 22,500 students have received Choose Ohio First scholarships, and of those who entered the program in 2019, 78 percent are working in Ohio or enrolled in additional education.

“We are seeing that students do stay, they are completing, and they are successful in STEM careers,” says Emily Turner, Director of Choose Ohio First.

The scholarship maximum is $8,632 per academic year. In 2022, the average was $2,226 for a two-year institution and $4,324 for a four-year school. A large portion of scholars leverage other financial aid and take advantage of programs like College Credit Plus to earn college credits in high school.

“If you combine those [College Credit Plus] credits with a scholarship from Choose Ohio First, it can dramatically reduce the cost of degrees and certificates,” Turner says.

Watkins is one of thousands who might not have envisioned a dynamic STEM career with no student loan debt. Layering Choose Ohio First with other financial aid, he was able to pay for his entire education at Youngstown State University.

“This is an excellent [program] to get where you want to be in your future,” Watkins says. “It can help you succeed in your college career with the tutoring outlet, and it’s an excellent financial opportunity.”

STEM STATE OF MIND

STEM-related industries are at the center of Ohio and the country’s economic security, and an influx of STEM investment in the state is driving demand for skilled workers. Husted runs through a list of that investment, including the $20 billion Intel semiconductor production facility being built in New Albany that will make computer chips.

“There is a huge demand for high-tech STEM engineers and manufacturing talent,” Husted says.

The annual average wage for about 3,000 jobs, including engineers, technicians and administrators, is $135,000. Plus, the chip plant will grow demand for STEM talent within nearly 170 existing Ohio businesses that are a part of Intel’s supply chain.

“We have seen growth in life sciences, gene and cell therapy and pharmaceuticals, creating more demand for STEM talent — and Ohio has developed a STEM strategy for economic development around three innovation districts in Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus,” Husted says. “We hope to produce 40,000 more STEM graduates than were previously expected.”

The Choose Ohio First program is a vehicle for advancing students’ interest and passion for STEM careers, while making education accessible and more affordable. Although the fields of computer science and engineering dominate much of the talk surrounding STEM, there is a steadily growing list of fields that fall under the umbrella. The Choose Ohio First program encompasses 995 eligible majors, including fields like teaching, nursing and landscape architecture. The list goes on and on.

Beyond lucrative STEM careers, there are other benefits to study in such fields. The learning model promotes problem solving, practical application and a readiness to succeed in the modern workforce.

“It helps students to be collaborative, work with others, learn from failures, and that’s what every employer wants and every career needs,” Turner says.

The message is that careers in the STEM fields are for everyone, no matter your economic level or background, and the Choose Ohio First program is the conduit for delivering them.

“It helps students enter fields of study that many might not have imagined for themselves,” says Dr. Fedearia Nicholson-Sweval, Vice Provost for Student Pathways and Dean of the Williams Honors College at the University of Akron. “But when they see other peers, professionals and academics pursuing STEM, they can now see themselves in those roles.”

A COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS

As for what the Choose Ohio First program looks like on a college campus, Watkins shares his memories of the hands-on opportunities he experienced during his time at Youngstown State University.

“When I entered the program, I didn’t realize how deep these projects run and how important they can really be,” he says, recounting his involvement in real-world applications. “[Our part of the] science proj-

Hocking College Cybersecurity and Network System students; STEM student working in class at The University of Akron (opposite page)

ects can be anything, from running a little experiment, but these are all pretty big deals.”

A hallmark of Choose Ohio First, Watkins says, is connectivity and support — a community that scholars belong to that provides tutoring, mentorship, career introductions, work experience, faculty engagement and groups of students who become supportive friends.

“It got me engaged with several faculty members and outside organizations in ways that I couldn’t have,” Watkins says.

At Columbus State Community College, Choose Ohio First scholars meet at least monthly to discuss what’s going well, their struggles and relevant career topics.

“We talk about the value of having a mentor at work what the interviewers are thinking of during an interview, and so on,” says Alli Kurzawa, Participant Coordinator in the Columbus State Community College Grants Office.

The school brings local industry leaders to speak, who share their own career tracks, emerging trends in their fields and advice for scholars. Eighty-five percent of Columbus State Community College’s IT flexible apprenticeship and modern manufacturing work study students transition into full-time jobs and make an average of $76,500 with a two-year degree.

“We require our scholars to participate in career-exploration activities like meetups, job shadowing, webinars and academic clubs,” Kurzawa says.

That type of support also tends to build upon itself with students strengthening their connections with one another.

“I’m so proud of the things students come up with,” Kurzawa says. “They’ll be networking with neighbors, identifying options within their chosen career they didn’t even know about, and then at our monthly meetings, they share these opportunities with each other. It’s a real, nice community feel.”

Nicholson-Sweval adds that scholars at the University of Akron who require additional resources are connected to relevant campus offerings.

“They might need to meet with our retention coordinators and specialists on an ongoing basis, and we determine the needs students have,” she explains. “That might mean connecting to mental health support or if they are experiencing food insecurity, we can help with those referrals.”

There’s also a strong workforce component of support, too. The University of Akron’s career services department ensures that all scholars are taking part in workshops like how to create a resume, job shadowing and practicums, depending on the major.

The University of Akron was one of the first participating institutions in Choose Ohio First. Nicholson-Sweval says the school has an average of 350 scholars with grants from $1,500 to $8,000 that renew each academic year.

The Choose Ohio First program is also helping support colleges located in rural parts of Ohio. For example, at Hocking College in Nelsonville, Choose Ohio First awarded grants to support the school’s Cybersecurity and Network Systems program along with the fields of nursing and allied health, and natural resources and workforce programs.

“Right away, we tie [students] into valuable resources, including advisors, tutoring, and it gives them a boost of confidence that they can do this,” says Stephen Powell, Chief of Staff at Hocking College.

Connecting education to occupations is a focus at Hocking College as well.

“Our workforce development department works hand in

hand with companies and organizations,” Powell says. “The heavy-equipment program here associates with the [Local 18] union, and some of their professionals are instructors here. We are not only pushing to get students hired, we are also doing the hands-on training in association with our partners.”

SAYING “YES” TO OPPORTUNITY

Choose Ohio First shows students from all backgrounds that they have access to studying STEM fields. The program strongly emphasizes increasing underrepresented students. As Turner points out, that definition can vary.

“It depends on the field, and one example we give that expands that thinking is in nursing, which is heavily dominated by women,” she says. “If an institution decides to include nursing in their Choose Ohio First program, they might emphasize recruiting more men into the field.”

Schools determine what defines an underrepresented student based on geography, industry data and where there are demographic gaps in the typical STEM student population.

“We need to be purposeful and thoughtful in the ways we are responding to the needs of our communities and our communities are diverse,” says Kurzawa of Columbus State Community College. “We want to be sure our programs are, too, and our institution has the support and training and wellness to bring students in and make them feel supported.”

She suggests students ask their high school counselors, college admissions and financial-aid departments this question: Who can help me think more about funding for my degree?

“I encourage first-time college goers to ask the question, find out more,” she says. “Claim it. Say, ‘I belong here,’ and ask someone to help you.”

Husted echoes that advice when it comes to students keeping an open mind about what’s possible.

“STEM means a lot of different things,” he says. “See what is available and don’t be intimated. Don’t think this isn’t for you, because it can be for you.”

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SKILL SEEKING

BY RUTH CORRADI BEACH

Determining one’s life path is not easy at age 18. Is a traditional four-year college the best plan for you, or is an Ohio Technical Center a better way to go? Before you answer, know that technical centers have changed over the years. What they are today might be very different than what your parents tend to picture when they think of such types of education. Ohio Technical Centers serve vital roles in gearing workers up for the jobs of tomorrow as well as providing training for fields that do not require a college diploma.

“Back in the ’70s and ’80s, there was a big push that everybody’s got to go to college to be successful,” says Bill Bussey, Executive Director of Ohio Technical Centers. “But now, the image and perception of career technical education in general is the highest I’ve ever seen it. People are more aware that there are jobs that can be filled and pay a living wage without a college degree. Anecdotally, what I hear from directors is that we’re getting more students now who are graduating from high school and going into OTCs than we ever have.”

The main advantage of such an education is Ohio Technical Centers help students focus on one specific skill, have flexible hours, and provide valuable hands-on experience. Additionally, coursework can be completed in a relatively brief amount of time. In the past, such centers focused on skilled manual-labor jobs, but today a variety of choices in programs offered in fields ranging from manufacturing to construction and information technology to healthcare.

“There are a variety of choices in training programs,” says Terri Lynn Brosseau, Adult Education Coordinator for Cuyahoga Valley Career Center in Brecksville. “It usually takes between three to 18 months to complete a career technical education program. Since this education is shorter than most traditional college and university degree programs, the graduates can start on their career path sooner. In the past, an entry-level job was the goal. Now, the goal of career technical training is the career.”

Verda McCoy, Director of Perkins Reporting and Compliance for the Ohio Department of Higher Education, explains that the convenience of flexible hours is attractive to post-high school students and adults who have jobs or family obligations during the day.

OHIO TECHNICAL CENTERS OFFER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR HANDS-ON LEARNING AND THE EDUCATION TO HELP THEM BEGIN BUILDING A CAREER IN A VARIETY OF IN-DEMAND FIELDS.

“While traditional day programs are widely available,” she says, “Ohio Technical Centers are aligning programs to focus on student-centered day and evening scheduling.”

How can a student determine whether an Ohio Technical Center is the right choice for them? The key is to think about what you want to do and how you like to learn, according to Bussey.

“Ask yourself, do you like more hands-on activities?” he says. “We’ve always touted our hands-on education and training. It’s not just reading a book and learning about a topic, it’s hands-on learning ... Like with welding, there’s instruction, of course, but the welding is hands-on, done in a lab.”

If you’re still not sure, set an appointment to visit an Ohio Technical Center to see what it’s like and ask questions. All have some type of career-counseling center to consult. Remember, too, that your path may be a flexible one. Because Ohio Technical Centers have lower costs and shorter-term learning commitments than four-year colleges, such options give students a chance to try a field and see if it’s right for them.

“Explore your options and opportunities,” McCoy advises. “Short-term courses allow students an introduction to programs, and the opportunity to earn credentials equipping them with the skills and knowledge to transition into the workforce or pursue a degree.”

Some of most-sought-after courses at Ohio Technical Centers currently include healthcare, public safety, information technology and skilled trades.

“HVAC and maintenance and repairs is a big one, because every building needs maintenance,” Bussey adds.

Like so many aspects of daily life, the pandemic changed the landscape at Ohio Technical Centers, too. For one, it fueled a high interest in information technology careers.

“The hastened need and awareness for greater connectivity brought on by the pandemic fueled even greater focus on IT and cybersecurity programs,” McCoy says. “Demand has surged for IT, telecommunications, and broadband training.”

Students can enter these fields and others in a much shorter time than if they went to a traditional college with a broader educational focus. Brosseau notes that Cuyahoga Valley Career Center’s adult-education programs provide

job-specific training for some of the region’s most in-demand fields, while also giving students the know-how and certifications needed to build a stable and meaningful career upon completion of the program.

“I chose [Cuyahoga Valley Career Center] to take my cosmetology program because of the flexible schedule and the program’s ability to fit into my busy life,” says Samantha Mischak. “The value of the Career Center is that it is personal and flexible. The class size is smaller, and thus, the relationships are stronger.”

Mischak, like so many other young adults who choose Ohio Technical Centers for their education after high school, also appreciates knowing that she will hit the ground running and be adequately prepared for her career as soon as she completes her coursework.

“I have real-world experience. I see clients in the Career Center Salon,” she explains. “I have the opportunity for an internship as well, and the theory portion prepares us to sit for the written portion of our state boards.”

Ohio Technical Centers also often have relationships with local companies and help them by identifying well-educated, prepared workers for hire. This connection has been vital for the students as well as the businesses.

“Many of our technical programs have the advantage of a community made up of business and industry leaders,” Bussey explains. “We set out to meet the needs of those leaders instead of having a canned program we do year after year. … There’s such a demand for skilled workers right now that many students are hired before they are finished.”

“Back in the ’70s and ’80s, there was a big push that everybody’s got to go to college to be successful. But now, the image and perception of career technical education in general is the highest I’ve ever seen it. People are more aware that there are jobs that can be filled and pay a living wage without a college degree."

Students at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center in Brecksville participate in hands-on learning in the dental (opposite page) and cosmetology programs (above).

Dorm Room 101

RESIDENCE HALLS ALLOW YOU TO GET CREATIVE WHEN SETTING UP YOUR LIVING AREA. WE ASKED A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER HER ADVICE FOR CREATING A FUN AND FUNCTIONAL SPACE.

BY RUTH CORRADI BEACH

It may not be the most important college decision you make, but it’s certainly among the most fun: How are you going to deck out your dorm room? Professional home organizer Jaclyn Musselman, who is based in northeast Ohio and owns Organize By Dreams, shares her advice for maximizing space and creating a cozy place to call home.

MAKE SURE EVERYTHING HAS A PURPOSE. “You’re working with a small space, so you’ll want pieces that get you the most bang for your buck,” Musselman says. “If it’s a decor piece, it has to be functional.” In a space-starved, residence-hall room, a desk and bed will do just fine. If you need another place to sit, go with a beanbag chair. Utility carts offer a compact footprint with multiple shelves on which to store things. They come in a variety of fun colors and have wheels so they can be conveniently moved around.

THINK VERTICALLY. “As much as you can, go upwards with your stuff to maximize your space,” says Musselman. That

means optimizing the use of wall space or shelving. Buy a door hook to hold your robe, towels, jacket or hats. “Also, utilize under-the-bed storage bins to get things out of the way,” she adds.

COORDINATE

ITEMS WITH

YOUR ROOMMATE. If you have a roommate, be sure to discuss what each of you is bringing before arriving on campus. Musselman urges this to avoid duplications — you may not need two mini fridges, for example — but also to figure out how much space things will take up. “If they’re bringing something big like a trunk, you’d want to know that up front,” she says. Having a discussion with your roommate also offers the opportunity to talk about how to maintain your shared living space and keep it clean. “Establish a routine with your roommate,” Musselman says. “Set up those little habits.” She suggests using a cleaning caddy or a bucket to hold a small selection of all-purpose cleaning products. “It might even help remind you [to clean],” Musselman says.

BE SMART ABOUT CLOTHING. If you’re not too far from home, only bring clothing and accessories for one season at a time, Musselman advises. You can swap out items for the next season during breaks or weekend trips home. For additional space savings, ditch the plastic laundry basket in favor of a laundry bag, which takes up less space and can even be hung from an over-the-door hook. It’s also easier to lug to the laundry room.

REALIZE THAT YOUR TASTES WILL CHANGE.

Above all, remember that the way your dorm room is decorated today likely isn’t how you will want it to be decorated in the future. “With dorm decor, try to not necessarily be so specific,” Musselman says, adding not to select anything too trendy or beyond your usual style. “You might want something different next year.” This especially applies to bed covers, throw pillows or towels that you’d like to last multiple years. The bottom line, Musselman says, is to have fun while planning and assembling your space. “Enjoy the process,” she says.

PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

Air Force Institute of Technology

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937-255-6565

The University of Akron Akron • uakron.edu

330-972-7111

admissions@uakron.edu

Lakewood Campus

lakewood.uakron.edu

216-221-1141 • jlb9@uakron.edu

Medina County University Center uakron.edu/mcuc

330-721-2210

infomcuc@uakron.edu

Wayne College

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330-683-2010 or 800-221-8308 wayneadmissions@uakron.edu

Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green • bgsu.edu

866-CHOOSEBGSU or 419-372-2478 or 419-372-2531 choosebgsu@bgsu.edu

Firelands College

Huron • firelands.bgsu.edu

419-433-5560 or 419-372-0607 firelands@bgsu.edu

Central State University Wilberforce • centralstate.edu

937-376-6011 admissions@centralstate.edu

University of Cincinnati Cincinnati • uc.edu

513-556-6000 or 513-556-1100 admissions@uc.edu

Blue Ash College

ucblueash.edu

513-558-9495 or 513-558-9998 admissions@ucblueash.edu

Clermont College

Batavia • ucclermont.edu

866-446-2822 or 513-556-5400 clermont.admissions@uc.edu

Cleveland State University

Cleveland • csuohio.edu

888-278-6446 or 216-687-5411 admissions@csuohio.edu

Kent State University

Kent • kent.edu

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Ashtabula Campus kent.edu/ashtabula

440-964-3322 or 440-964-4217 ashtabula_admissions@kent.edu

East Liverpool Campus

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Geauga Campus

Burton • kent.edu/geauga

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Salem Campus

kent.edu/columbiana

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Stark Campus

North Canton • kent.edu/stark

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Trumbull Campus

Warren • kent.edu/trumbull

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Tuscarawas Campus

New Philadelphia • kent.edu/tusc

330-339-3391 • infotusc@kent.edu

Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine

Independence • kent.edu/cpm

800-238-7903 or 216-231-3300 podiatry@kent.edu

Miami University

Oxford • miamioh.edu

513-529-1809 or 513-529-2531 admission@miamioh.edu

Hamilton Campus

miamioh.edu/regionals

513-785-3000 or 513-785-3111 muradmission@miamioh.edu

Middletown Campus

muradmission@miamioh.edu

513-727-3200 or 513-727-3216 muregionalsadmission@miamioh.edu

Voice of America Learning Center West Chester • miamioh.edu/ regionals

513-895-8862 • voalc@miamioh.edu

Northeast Ohio Medical University

Rootstown • neomed.edu

800-686-2511 or 330-325-6270 admission@neomed.edu

The Ohio State University

Columbus • osu.edu

614-292-6446 or 614-292-3980 askabuckeye@osu.edu

Agricultural Technical Institute Wooster • ati.osu.edu

330-287-1331 or 330-287-1327 ati@osu.edu

Lima Campus lima.osu.edu

567-242-7272 or 567-242-7500 lima-askabuckeye@osu.edu

Mansfield Campus mansfield.osu.edu

419-755-4317 or 419-755-4300 mansfield-askabuckeye@osu.edu

Marion Campus askmarion@osu.edu

740-389-6786 or 614-292-9133 or 740-725-6242

Newark Campus newark.osu.edu

740-366-9934 or 740-366-9333 newark-askabuckeye@osu.edu

Ohio University

Athens • ohio.edu

740-593-1000 or 740-593-4100 admissions@ohio.edu

Chillicothe Campus ohio.edu/chillicothe

740-774-7200 or 740-774-7241 admissions@ohio.edu

Eastern Campus

St. Clairsville • ohio.edu/eastern 740-695-1720 or 740-699-2536 admissions@ohio.edu

Lancaster Campus ohio.edu/lancaster

740-654-6711 • lancaster@ohio.edu

Southern Campus

Ironton • ohio.edu/southern 740-533-4600 admissions@ohio.edu

Zanesville Campus

ohio.edu/zanesville

740-453-0762 or 740-588-1439 ouzservices@ohio.edu

Shawnee State University

Portsmouth • shawnee.edu

740-351-3205 or 740-351-4778

to_ssu@shawnee.edu

University of Toledo

Toledo • utoledo.edu

800-586-5336 or 419-530-8888 enroll@utoledo.edu

Wright State University

Dayton • wright.edu

800-247-1770 or 937-775-5700 admissions@wright.edu

Lake Campus

Celina • lake.wright.edu

800-237-1477 or 419-586-0300 admissions@wright.edu

Youngstown State University

Youngstown • ysu.edu

877-468-6978 or 330-941-3000 enroll@ysu.edu

COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Belmont College

St. Clairsville • belmontcollege.edu

740-695-9500 or 740-695-8516

Harrison County Center

Cadiz • 740-695-9500

Monroe County Center

Woodsfield • 740-695-9500

Swiss Hills Career Center Woodsfield • 740-695-9500

Central Ohio Technical College

Newark • cotc.edu

740-366-9722

cotcadmissions@mail.cotc.edu

Coshocton Campus

740-622-1408

Knox Campus

Mount Vernon • 740-392-2526

Pataskala Campus

740-755-7090

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Cincinnati • cincinnatistate.edu

513-569-1500 or 877-569-0115 or 513-861-7700

adm@cincinnatistate.edu

Middletown Campus

513-299-8339

Workforce Development Center

Evendale • 513-569-1643

askwdc@cincinnatistate.edu

Evendale • 513-569-4970

Clark State College

Springfield • clarkstate.edu

937-328-6028

admissions@clarkstate.edu

Beavercreek Campus

937-429-8819

greenecenter@clarkstate.edu

Bellefontaine Campus

937-599-7602

bellefontaine@clarkstate.edu

Xenia Campus

937-431-7171

xenia@clarkstate.edu

Columbus State Community College

Columbus • cscc.edu

800-621-6407 or 614-287-5353

information@cscc.edu

Delaware Campus

740-203-8345

delaware@cscc.edu

Cuyahoga Community College

Cleveland • tri-c.edu

800-954-8742 or 216-987-6000

Advanced Technology Training Center

Cleveland • 216-987-6000

Brunswick University Center

866-933-5182 or 216-987-3997

Corporate College East

Warrensville Heights 216-987-2800

Corporate College West

Westlake • 216-987-5900

Eastern Campus

Highland Hills • 216-987-6000

Hospitality Management Center

Cleveland • 866-933-5181

Manufacturing Technology Center

Cleveland • 216-987-3075

Metropolitan Campus Cleveland • 216-987-6000

Public Safety Training Center

Parma Heights

Basic Police: 216-987-3076

Emergency Medical Services Training: 216-987-4449

Fire Training: 216-987-5076

Fire Advanced: 216-987-5429

Law Enforcement Advanced: 216-987-3033

Private Security: 216-987-3037

privatesecurity@tri-c.edu

Transportation Innovation Center

Euclid • 216-987-3226

Western Campus

Parma • 216-987-6000

Westshore Campus

Westlake • 216-987-3885

Eastern Gateway Community College

Steubenville • egcc.edu

800-682-6553 or 740-264-5591

info@egcc.edu

Youngstown Campus

330-480-0726

Edison State Community College

Piqua • edisonohio.edu

937-778-8600

admission@edisonohio.edu

Darke County Campus

Greenville • 937-548-5546 or 937-778-7890

Troy Campus Troy • 937-381-1525

Hocking College

Nelsonville • hocking.edu

877-462-5464 or 740-753-7050

admissions@hocking.edu

Perry Campus

New Lexington • 740-342-3337 or 866-427-3779

admissions@hocking.edu

Lakeland Community College

Kirtland • lakelandcc.edu

440-525-7000 or 440-525-7100 admissions@lakelandcc.edu

Lorain County Community College

Elyria • lorainccc.edu

800-995-5222 or 440-365-5222 info@lorainccc.edu

Community Learning Center at Lorain High School

440-233-2302

Lorain Learning Center at City Center

440-366-4500 or 800-995-5222 ext. 4500

University Partnership Ridgeville Campus

440-366-4800

Wellington Center

800-995-5222 ext. 1776 or 440-647-1776 wellington@lorainccc.edu

Marion Technical College

Marion • mtc.edu

740-389-4636 • enroll@mtc.edu

North Central State College

Mansfield • ncstatecollege.edu

888-755-4899 or 419-755-4800 admissions@ncstatecollege.edu

Northwest State Community College

Archbold • northweststate.edu

855-267-5511 or 419-267-5511 admissions@northweststate.edu

Advanced Manufacturing Training Center

Toledo • trainwithcts.com

419-267-1332

Vantage Career Center

Van Wert • trainwithcts.com

419-238-5411

Owens Community College

owens.edu • 567-661-6000

Findlay Campus

567-661-7777

Toledo Campus

Perrysburg • 567-661-7000

Center for Emergency Preparedness

Walbridge • 567-661-7600

Rhodes State College

Lima • rhodesstate.edu

419-995-8320 or 419-995-8000 enroll@rhodesstate.edu

Rio Grande Community College

Rio Grande • rio.edu

800-282-7201 or 740-245-7208 admissions@rio.edu

Sinclair Community College Dayton • sinclair.edu

800-315-3000 or 937-512-3675 info@sinclair.edu or admissions@sinclair.edu

Centerville Campus

937-512-2363

Englewood Campus

937-836-8750

Huber Heights Campus

937-233-5550

Mason Campus

513-339-1212 mason@sinclair.edu

Wright-Patterson AFB Center mfec@sinclair.edu

Southern State Community College Hillsboro • sscc.edu

937-393-3431 or 800-628-7722 ext. 2607 info@sscc.edu

Brown County Campus Mt. Orab • 937-393-3431 amcclellan@sscc.edu

Fayette Campus Washington Court House 937-393-3431

jwise@sscc.edu

Stark State College

North Canton • starkstate.edu

330-494-6170

admissions@starkstate.edu

Akron Campus 330-494-6170 ext. 4670 akron@starkstate.edu

Downtown Canton Satellite Center 330-494-6170 ext. 4138 cputman@starkstate.edu

Terra State Community College

Fremont • terra.edu

866-288-3772 or 419-334-8400 admissions@terra.edu

Washington State Community College

Marietta • wscc.edu

740-374-8716 or 740-568-1900 ext. 1410 admissions@wscc.edu

Zane State College

Zanesville • zanestate.edu

740-588-5000 • hello@zanestate.edu

INDEPENDENT COLLEGES &

UNIVERSITIES

NOT-FOR-PROFIT, PRIVATE

Allegheny Wesleyan College Salem • awc.edu

330-337-6403 receptionist@awc.edu

Antioch University Graduate School of Leadership and Change Yellow Springs • antioch.edu

937-769-1800 or 937-769-1340 admissions.glsc@antioch.edu

Antioch University Midwest Yellow Springs • midwest.antioch.edu

877-800-9446 or 937-769-1340 admissions.aum@antioch.edu

Art Academy of Cincinnati Cincinnati • artacademy.edu

800-323-5692 or 513-562-6262 admissions@artacademy.edu

Ashland University

Ashland • ashland.edu

800-882-1548 or 419-289-4142 enrollme@ashland.edu (undergrad), grad-admissions@ashland.edu

The Athenaeum of Ohio Cincinnati • athenaeum.edu

513-231-2223 or 513-231-6116 admissions@mtsm.org

Aultman College

Canton • aultmancollege.edu

330-363-6347 recruiter@aultmancollege.edu

Baldwin Wallace University Berea • bw.edu

440-826-2900 or 440-826-2222 info@bw.edu or admission@bw.edu

Bluffton University

Bluffton • bluffton.edu

800-488-3257 or 419-358-3000 or 419-358-3257 admissions@bluffton.edu

Capital University

Columbus • capital.edu

614-236-6101 admission@capital.edu

Trinity Lutheran Seminary capital.edu/trinity

614-236-6856 tlsadmissions@capital.edu

Case Western Reserve University Cleveland • case.edu

216-368-2000 or 216-368-4450 admission@case.edu

Cedarville University

Cedarville • cedarville.edu

800-233-2784 or 937-766-7700 admissions@cedarville.edu

Chatfield College chatfield.edu

St. Martin Campus

513-875-3344

Cincinnati Campus

513-921-9856

The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Cincinnati • thechristcollege.edu

513-585-2401

admissions@thechristcollege.edu

Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science Cincinnati • ccms.edu

888-377-8433 or 513-761-2020 admissions@ccms.edu

Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland • cia.edu

800-223-4700 or 216-421-7418 admissions@cia.edu

Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland • cim.edu

216-791-5000 or 216-795-3107 admission@cim.edu

The College of Wooster Wooster • wooster.edu

330-263-2322 or 330-263-2000 admissions@wooster.edu

Columbus College of Art & Design Columbus • ccad.edu

614-224-9101 or 614-222-3261 admissions@ccad.edu

Defiance College

Defiance • defiance.edu

800-520-4632 or 419-783-2359 admissions@defiance.edu

Denison University

Granville • denison.edu

740-587-0810 or 740-587-6276 admission@denison.edu

Firelands School of Nursing

Sandusky • firelands.com

419-557-7110 schoolofnursing@firelands.com

Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville • franciscan.edu

800-783-6220 or 740-283-3771 admissions@franciscan.edu

Franklin University

Columbus • franklin.edu

877-341-6300 or 614-797-4700 admissions@franklin.edu

God’s Bible School and College

Cincinnati • gbs.edu

513-721-7944 • info@gbs.edu

Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science

Cincinnati • gscollege.edu

513-862-2631 admissions@email.gscollege.edu

Heidelberg University

Tiffin • heidelberg.edu

800-434-3352 or 419-448-2330 admission@heidelberg.edu

Hiram College

Hiram • hiram.edu

330-569-3211 or 800-362-5280 admission@hiram.edu

John Carroll University University Heights • jcu.edu

888-335-6800 or 216-397-4294 admission@jcu.edu

Kenyon College

Gambier • kenyon.edu

800-848-2468 or 740-427-5776 admissions@kenyon.edu

Kettering College

Kettering • kc.edu

937-395-8601 or 937-395-8628 admissions@kc.edu

Lake Erie College

Painesville • lec.edu

440-375-7050 • admission@lec.edu

Lakewood University

Cleveland Heights lakewood.edu

800-517-0857 • info@lakewood.edu

Lourdes University

Sylvania • lourdes.edu

800-878-3210 or 419-885-5291 luadmits@lourdes.edu

Malone University

Canton • malone.edu

800-521-1146 or 330-471-8145 admissions@malone.edu

Marietta College

Marietta • marietta.edu

800-331-7896 or 740-376-4600 admit@marietta.edu

Mercy College of Ohio

Toledo • mercycollege.edu

888-806-3729 or 419-251-1313 admissions@mercycollege.edu

Youngstown Campus

330-480-5374

Methodist Theological School in Ohio Delaware • mtso.edu

800-333-6876 or 740-363-1146 admissions@mtso.edu

Mount Carmel College of Nursing Columbus • mccn.edu

614-234-5800 or 614-234-4266 admissions@mccn.edu

Lancaster Campus

740-689-6675

Mount St. Joseph University

Cincinnati • msj.edu

800-654-9314 or 513-244-4531 admission@msj.edu

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon • mvnu.edu

740-397-9000 or 740-392-6868 admissions@mvnu.edu

Muskingum University

New Concord • muskingum.edu

740-826-8137 or 740-826-8211 admission@muskingum.edu

Notre Dame College

South Euclid • notredamecollege.edu

877-632-6446 or 216-381-1680 admissions@ndc.edu

Nyskc University

Seville • nyskcedu.org

330-975-4302 admissions@nyskcedu.org

Oberlin College

Oberlin • oberlin.edu

800-622-6243 or 440-775-8413 college.admissions@oberlin.edu or conservatory.admissions@oberlin.edu

Ohio Christian University Circleville • ohiochristian.edu

844-726-7937 or 877-762-8669 enroll@ohiochristian.edu

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus • ohiodominican.edu

800-955-6446 or 614-251-4500 admission@ohiodominican.edu

Ohio Northern University

Ada • onu.edu

888-408-4668 or 419-772-2000 admissions-ug@onu.edu

Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware • owu.edu

800-922-8953 or 740-368-3020 owuadmit@owu.edu

Otterbein University

Westerville • otterbein.edu

614-890-3000 or 614-823-1500 uotterb@otterbein.edu

Payne Theological Seminary

Wilberforce • payneseminary.edu 937-971-2867

admissions@payneseminary.edu

Pontifical College Josephinum

Columbus • pcj.edu

614-985-2241 or 614-885-5585 acrawford@pcj.edu

Rabbinical College of Telshe Wickliffe

440-943-5300

info@telsheyeshiva.edu

Remington College

Cleveland • remingtoncollege.edu

800-208-1950

Rosedale Bible College

Irwin • rosedale.edu

740-857-1311 or 740-265-3881 info@rosedale.edu or admissions@rosedale.edu

University of Rio Grande Rio Grande • rio.edu

800-282-7201 admissions@rio.edu

Saint Mary Seminary & Graduate School of Theology

Wickliffe • stmarysem.edu

440-943-7600 or 419-448-3423 registrar@stmarysem.edu

Tiffin University

Tiffin • tiffin.edu

800-968-6446 or 440-943-7667 admiss@tiffin.edu

Transcontinental University Dublin • tc-university.org

614-812-7166 info@tc-university.org

Tri-State Bible College South Point • tsbc.edu

740-377-2520 • info@tsbc.edu

Tri-State Bible College North Akron • 330-906-2479

Union Institute & University Cincinnati • myunion.edu

800-861-6400 or 513-861-6400 admissions@myunion.edu

United Theological Seminary Dayton • united.edu

800-322-5817 or 937-529-2201 admissions@united.edu

University of Dayton Dayton • udayton.edu

800-837-7433 or 937-229-1000 admission@udayton.edu

University of Findlay Findlay • findlay.edu

800-472-9502 or 419-434-4732 admissions@findlay.edu

University of Mount Union Alliance • mountunion.edu

800-992-6682 or 330-823-2590 admission@mountunion.edu

University of Northwestern Ohio Lima • unoh.edu

419-998-3120 info@unoh.edu

Ursuline College

Pepper Pike • ursuline.edu

888-877-8546 or 440-449-4200 info@ursuline.edu

Valor Christian College

Columbus • valorcollege.edu

800-940-9422 or 855-219-6538 admissions@valorcollege.edu

Walsh University

North Canton • walsh.edu

800-362-9846 or 330-490-7090 admissions@walsh.edu

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Western Governors University

Columbus • wgu.edu

866-903-0108 or 866-225-5948

Wilberforce University

Wilberforce • wilberforce.edu

937-376-2911 or 937-708-5500 admission@wilberforce.edu

Wilmington College

Wilmington • wilmington.edu

800-341-9318 or 937-382-6661

admission@wilmington.edu

Blue Ash 513-793-1337

blueash@wilmington.edu

Cincinnati State 513-569-1806

wccincy@wilmington.edu

Winebrenner Theological Seminary

Findlay • winebrenner.edu

419-434-4200

wts@winebrenner.edu

Wittenberg University

Springfield • wittenberg.edu

800-677-7558 or 937-327-6314

admission@wittenberg.edu

Xavier University

Cincinnati • xavier.edu

513-745-3000

xuadmit@xavier.edu

FOR-PROFIT, PRIVATE, BASED IN OHIO

American Institute of Alternative Medicine

Columbus • aiam.edu

614-825-6255 info@aiam.edu

Davis College

Toledo • daviscollege.edu

419-473-2700 or 800-477-7021 learn@daviscollege.edu

ETI Technical College

Niles • eticollege.edu

330-652-9919

info@eticollege.edu

Felbry College

Columbus • felbrycollege.edu

614-781-1085

admissions@felbrycollege.edu

Fortis College

fortis.edu • 855-436-7847

Centerville Campus

937-433-3410

Cincinnati Campus

513-771-2795

Columbus Campus

855-243-0380

Cuyahoga Falls Campus

330-923-9959

Hondros College

Westerville • hondros.com

888-466-3767 or 855-906-8773

ColumbusAdmissions@hondros.edu

Fairborn Campus

855-906-8773

DaytonAdmissions@hondros.edu

Independence Campus

855-906-8773

ClevelandAdmissions@hondros.edu

Maumee Campus

855-906-8773

ToledoAdmissions@hondros.edu

West Chester Campus

806-966-8773

CincinnatiAdmissions@hondros.edu

International College of Broadcasting

Dayton • icb.edu

855-896-3733

admissions@icb.edu

The Modern College of Design

Kettering • themodern.edu

937-294-0592

admissions@themodern.edu

The North Coast College

Lakewood • thencc.edu

216-221-8584

admissions@thencc.edu

Ohio Business College

Sheffield Village

ohiobusinesscollege.edu

888-514-3126 or 888-875-0780

HVAC Learning Center

Lorain • 888-514-3126

Sandusky Campus

419-627-8345

Truck Driving Academy

Dayton • 937-226-1683

Ohio Technical College

Cleveland • ohiotech.edu

800-322-7000

jbrenner@ohiotech.edu

Ross College — Ohio Campuses rosseducation.edu

Canton Campus

330-494-1214

Cincinnati Campus

513-851-8500

Dayton Campus

937-235-0510

Elyria Campus

440-328-8878

Mansfield Campus

419-747-2206

Niles Campus

330-505-1436

Sylvania Campus

419-882-3203

FOR-PROFIT, PRIVATE, BASED OUTSIDE OF OHIO

American College of Education

ace.edu

800-280-0307 or 317-829-9400

info@ace.edu

American National University An.edu

833-388-1100

Bryant & Stratton College — Ohio Campuses

bryantstratton.edu

Cleveland Campus

216-771-1700

clecontactcampus@bryantstratton.edu

Akron Campus

330-598-2500

akron@bryantstratton.edu

Parma Campus

216-265-3151

parmainfo@bryantstratton.edu

Solon Campus

440-510-1112 solcontactcampus@bryantstratton.edu

Chamberlain University

Columbus • chamberlain.edu

614-252-8890

info@chamberlain.edu

Cleveland Campus chamberlain.edu

216-361-6005 info@chamberlain.edu

Daymar College

daymarcollege.edu

Columbus Campus

800-621-0042 or 614-643-6680 info@hussiancollege.edu

DeVry University

866-338-7934 • devry.edu

Cincinnati Campus

513-583-5000

Columbus Campus

614-253-7291

Galen College of Nursing

galencollege.edu

Cincinnati Campus

513-475-3636 admissions@galencollege.edu

Valley College

valley.edu

Cleveland Campus

216-453-8201

Fairlawn Satellite Campus

330-997-8900

Walden University

waldenu.edu

844-814-0652

OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

The following institutions have campuses in Ohio and/or have been issued a certificate of authorization to operate in Ohio.

Bard College

Cleveland • bhsec.bard.edu

216-838-9700

cleveland@bhsec.bard.edu

Central Michigan University –

Wright Patterson AFB Center

Wright-Patterson • cmich.edu

989-774-3076

cmuadmissions@cmich.edu

Concordia University Chicago

cuchicago.edu

708-771-8300

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Erau.edu

Worldwide Campus

800-522-6787

Worldwide@erau.edu

Fielding Graduate University

fielding.edu

800-340-1099 or 805-898-4026 admissions@fielding.edu

Grace College and Seminary Akron • grace.edu

3866-974-7223 admissions@grace.edu

Hebrew Union College Cincinnati • huc.edu

513-221-1875

cincinnati@huc.edu

Herzing University

Akron • herzing.edu

800-596-0724 or 330-593-3034

Indiana University East Dayton • iue.edu

765-626-3119 or 765-973-8208 applynow@iue.edu

Indiana Wesleyan University indwes.edu • 866-498-4968 iwuenroll@indewes.edu

admissions@iwes.edu

Cincinnati Education Center

West Chester

513-881-3600 or 800-621-8667 ext. 3600

Cleveland Education Center

Independence

216-525-6160 or 800-621-8667 ext. 6160

Columbus Education Center Hilliard

614-529-7550 or 800-621-8667 ext. 7550

Dayton Education Center

937-298-4430 or 800-621-8997 ext. 4430

Lindsey Wilson College lindsey.edu • 800-264-0138 info@lindsey.edu

Cincinnati Community Campus

502-380-7073 fallm@lindsey.edu

Hillsboro Community Campus

937-403-1949 knauffj@lindsey.edu

Loyola University Institute of Ministry loyno.edu

504-865-3240 admit@loyno.edu

Mansfield University mansfield.edu

800-577-6826 or 570-662-4000 admissions@mansfield.edu

Moody Bible Institute moody.edu

800-967-4624 or 312-329-4400 admissions@moody.edu

Nazarene Theological Seminary nts.edu

800-831-3011 or 816-268-5400 info@nts.edu

Northern Baptist Seminary –Greater Cincinnati Center Fairfield • seminary.edu

630-620-2180 admissions@seminary.edu

Nova Southeastern University nova.edu

800-541-6682 admissions@nova.edu

Park University

park.edu • 816-741-2000

Defense Supply Center Columbus Whitehall • 614-237-4229 dscc@park.edu

Wright-Patterson AFB Campus 937-259-1289 • wrpt@park.edu

Southeastern University Columbus • seu.edu

800-500-8760 or 863-667-5000 admission@seu.edu or dbpafford@seu.edu

Spring Arbor University arbor.edu

800-968-0011

Trinity Evangelical Divinity School of Trinity International University tiu.edu/divinity 847-945-8800 or 847-317-4032

Christ Community Chapel Hudson • 330-650-9533 kimberly.adamov@ccchapel.com

Xenos Christian Fellowship Columbus 614-823-6510 ext. 1226 williamsonk@dwellcc.org

Wheeling University wheeling.edu

800-624-6992 or 304-243-2000 admiss@wju.edu

OHIO TECHNICAL CENTERS

Ohio Technical Centers provide postsecondary career and technical education.

Alliance Career Center Alliance • accrtw.org

330-829-2267

Apollo Career Center Lima • apollocareercenter.com 866-998-2824

Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center

Ashland • acwhcc.org

800-686-3313 or 419-289-3313

Ashtabula County Technical and Career Center Jefferson • atech.edu

440-576-6015

Auburn Career Center Concord Township • auburncc.org 440-357-7542

Buckeye Career Center New Philadelphia • buckeyecareercenter.org

800-227-1665 or 330-339-2288

Buckeye Hills Career Center

Rio Grande • buckeyehills.net

740-245-5334

Butler Technology & Career Development Schools

Hamilton • butlertech.org

513-868-6300 (high school), 513-8681911 (central office), 513-645-8200 (adult education)

Canton City Schools –Adult Career & Technical Education

Canton • ccsdistrict.org

330-438-2556

Choffin Career & Technical Center

Choffin • choffinctc.com

330-744-8700

Collins Career Technical Center

Chesapeake • collins-cc.edu

740-867-6641

Columbiana County Career & Technical Center

Lisbon • ccctc.k12.oh.us

330-424-9561, 330-424-9562 (adult education)

Columbus City Schools Department of Adult & Community Education

Columbus • ccsoh.us/ace

614-365-6000

C-TEC

Newark • c-tec.edu

740-364-2333 or 740-364-2832

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center

Brecksville • cvccworks.edu

440-526-5200

Delaware Area Career Center

Delaware • delawareareacc.org

740-548-0708

Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools

Groveport • eastland-fairfield.com

614-836-4530

EHOVE Career Center

Milan • ehove.net

419-499-4663

Four County Career Center

Archbold • fourcounty.net

800-589-3334 or 419-267-3331

Grant Career Center

Bethel • grantcareer.com

513-734-6222

Great Oaks Career Campuses

Cincinnati • greatoaks.com

513-771-8840

Diamond Oaks Campus

Cincinnati

513-574-1300

Laurel Oaks Campus

Wilmington

800-752-5480 or 937-382-1411

Live Oaks Campus

Milford • 513-575-1900

Scarlet Oaks Campus Cincinnati • 513-771-8810

Greene County Career Center

Xenia • greeneccc.com

937-372-6941

Hannah E. Mullins School of Practical Nursing Salem • hemspn.edu

330-332-8940 info@hemspn.edu

Knox County Career Center Mount Vernon • knoxcc.org

740-397-5820

Lorain County JVS Oberlin • lcjvs.com 440-986-6601 info@lcjvs.com

Madison Adult Career Center Mansfield mlsd.net/adultcareercenter_home.aspx 419-589-6363

Mahoning County Career & Technical Center Canfield • mahoningctc.com

330-729-4100

Maplewood Career Center Ravenna • mwood.cc

330-296-2892 ext. 551010 info@mwood.cc or Medina County Career Center Medina • mcjvs.edu

330-725-8461 info@mcjvs.edu

Miami Valley Career Technology Center

Englewood • mvctc.com

800-716-7161 or 937-854-6297

Mid-East Career & Technology Centers

Zanesville • mid-east.k12.oh.us

800-551-1548 or 740-455-3111

Millstream Career Center Findlay

fcs.org/millstream-career-center

419-427-5488

Penta Career Center

Perrysburg • pentacareercenter.org

419-661-6555

Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center

Chillicothe • pickawayross.com

740-642-1288

Circleville Campus

740-642-1277

Ross County Aspire/GED

Chillicothe • 740-779-2035

Pike County Career Technology Center

Piketon • pikectc.org

740-289-2282 or 740-289-4172

Pioneer Career & Technology Center

Shelby • pctc.k12.oh.us/adult-education

877-818-7282 or 419-347-7744

Polaris Career Center

Middleburg Heights • polaris.edu

440-891-7600 • dmiller@polaris.edu

Portage Lakes Career Center

Uniontown • plcc.edu

330-896-8200 • krobinson@plcc.edu

Sandusky Career Center

Sandusky • scs-k12.net/ sanduskycareercenter

419-984-1100

Scioto County Career Technical Center

Lucasville • sciototech.org

740-259-5526

Southern Hills Career & Technical Center Georgetown • shctc.us

937-378-6131

Toledo Public Schools – Career Tech Toledo

tps.org/find-your-school/career-tech 419-671-0001

Tolles Career & Technical Center

Plain City • tollestech.com

614-873-4666 ext. 4248

Tri-County Career Center

Nelsonville

tricountyadultcareercenter.org

800-637-6508 or 740-753-3511 info@tricountyhightech.com

Tri-Rivers Career Center Marion • tririvers.com

740-389-4681

Trumbull Career & Technical Center Warren • tctchome.com

330-847-0503

Upper Valley Career Center

Piqua • uppervalleycc.org

937-778-1980

Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers vscc.k12.oh.us • 419-332-2626 admincenter@vsctc.org

Adult Education

Fremont • 419-334-6901 adultweb@vsctc.org

Sentinel – SCTC

Tiffin • 419-448-1212 sentinel@vsctc.org

Vanguard Tech Center Fremont • 419-332-2626 vanguard@vsctc.org

Vantage Career Center

Van Wert • vantagecareercenter.com

419-238-5411

Warren County Career Center

Lebanon • mywccc.org

513-932-8145

Washington County Career Center

Marietta • thecareercenter.net

740-373-6283

Wayne County Schools Career Center

Smithville • wayne-jvs.k12.oh.us

330-669-7070

aeinfo@wscc.org

Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools –Career and Technical Education

Willoughby weschools.org/careerandtechnical 440-283-4300 Visit

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