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HIGHER ACCESS. HIGHER EARNINGS.

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED

The Carnegie Classi cation of Institutions of Higher Education named UC Blue Ash as an Opportunity College – a national model for advancing student success.

ONLY THE TOP 16% OF U.S. COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES RECEIVE THIS DESIGNATION

MEDIAN EARNINGS OF GRAD

Discover what’s next at UC Blue Ash College! Whether you’re exploring career options or have a clear vision for your future, you will find a welcoming campus community that is nationally recognized for advancing student success. We combine the resources and academic excellence of the University of Cincinnati with low tuition, small class sizes and the personal attention that will help you thrive!

The Strength of UC– Here for You.

Robin Lightner, PhD, Dean, UC Blue Ash College

UC Blue Ash College Degree & Certificate Programs

Applied Graphic Communication

Biological Sciences

Chemistry–AA*

Chemistry–ACS*

Communication (online option)

Communication: Public Relations

Engineering (Pre)

English

Environmental Studies

History*

Law (Pre)

Liberal Arts

Media Criticism & Journalism

Mortuary Science (Pre)

Accountancy

Applied Administration (BTAS) (online)

Business Administration (Pre) (online option)

Business Management Technology

Accounting / Financial Services / Management / Marketing

Hospitality Management (online)

Organizational Leadership (Pre)

Sport Administration (Pre)

Early Care and Education

Elementary Education (Pre)

Middle Childhood Education (Pre)

Language Arts / Mathematics / Natural Sciences / Social Studies

Secondary Education (Pre) Chemistry / Life Sciences / Social Studies-History

Secondary Education (Pre) Language Arts / Math

Special Education (Pre)

Exploratory Studies (Undecided)

Technical Studies (ATS) Business / Health Care / Information Technology

Choose from more than 50 academic degree and certificate programs:

TRANSITION PROGRAMS:

Transition-oriented associate degrees are aligned with specific bachelor’s degree programs at UC colleges.

CAREER PROGRAMS:

Career-oriented associate degrees prepare you for entrance into specific careers after two years of study.

• Begin your career: Graphic Designer, Production Artist Transition to: College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning—after first year may apply to the bachelor’s program in communication design

• Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – bachelor’s in biological sciences

• Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – bachelor’s in chemistry (BA)

• Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – bachelor’s in chemistry (BS)

• Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – bachelor’s in communication

• Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – bachelor’s in public relations

• Transition to: College of Engineering & Applied Science – bachelor’s in engineering

• Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – bachelor’s in English

• Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – bachelor’s in environmental studies

• Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – bachelor’s in history

• Pre-professional track – choose liberal arts

• Transition to: any bachelor’s degree program at College of Arts & Sciences, including bachelor’s in liberal arts

• Specialized area of study – provides an extra credential upon graduation

• Transfer to: Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (CCMS) – bachelor’s in mortuary science

• Provides certification for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree

• Advance your career: Communication, community & leadership skills

• Transition to: Carl H. Lindner College of Business – bachelor’s in business administration

• Begin your career: Entry level accounting positions, insurance agent, customer service rep., financial planning, business manager, retail sales, sales promotion, sales management

• Begin your career: Hospitality management

• Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – bachelor’s in organizational leadership

• Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) –bachelor’s in sport administration

• Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) –bachelor’s in early childhood care and education

• Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) –bachelor’s in education

A bachelor’s degree in education is the minimum educational requirement for entering the teaching profession. These programs provide the first two years toward completion of the corresponding bachelor’s degree at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH). Students must be admitted into the CECH cohort through a selective admissions process for completion of the bachelor’s degree and teacher licensure.

These one-year programs (non-degree) provide the first year of the baccalaureate program at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH). Students completing the first year must apply to and be accepted into the program at CECH.

For students who have not selected a program, Exploratory Studies provides core classes for the first year of study before transitioning into selected program.

For graduates of Ohio Technical Center programs, this associate degree completion program translates technical program clock hours into free block technical credit toward a general associate degree.

UC Blue Ash College Degree & Certificate Programs

Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (Pre)

Applied Administration: Healthcare Leadership (BTAS) (online)

Dental Hygiene Technology Apply via Pre Health Professions.

Dentistry (Pre)

Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA)

Apply via Pre Health Professions.

Exercise Science

Health Care Support Technician

Health Professions (Pre)

Health Sciences (Pre) Pre-Athletic Training / Pre-Medicine / Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Occupational Therapy / Pre-Physician Asst.

Medical Assisting Services

Medical Laboratory Science (Pre)*

Medicine (Pre)

Nutrition and Dietetics (Pre)

Nursing, RN Technology Apply via Pre Health Professions.

Pharmacy (Pre)

Public Health (online)

Radiologic Imaging Technology Apply via Pre Health Professions.

Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences (Pre)*

Veterinary Medicine (Pre)

Veterinary Technology Apply via Pending Vet Tech.

Criminal Justice (Pre)

Deaf Studies

Neuroscience (Pre)

Psychology

Social Work (Pre)

Sociology Track within the Liberal Arts degree

Animation

Applied Media Communications

Applied Media Communications (certificate)

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Information Technology

TRANSITION PROGRAMS:

Transition-oriented associate degrees are aligned with specific bachelor’s degree programs at UC colleges.

CAREER PROGRAMS:

Career-oriented associate degrees prepare you for entrance into specific careers after two years of study.

• Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences – bachelor’s in advanced medical imaging tech.

• Advance your career: Communication, community & healthcare leadership skills

• Begin your career: Dental Hygienist

Pre-professional track – choose biological sciences, chemistry, or health sciences (pre)

• Advance your career: Graduates will be eligible to sit for the written and didactic EFDA board examination to become a fully registered EFDA.

• Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor’s degree

• Begin your career: Health care support technician

• Students wishing to apply to the Dental Hygiene, EFDA, Nursing and Radiologic Technology programs apply via this program.

• Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences – bachelor’s in health sciences

• Begin your career: Medical assistant

• Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences – bachelor’s in medical laboratory sciences

• Pre-professional track – choose biological sciences, chemistry, or health sciences (pre)

• Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences – bachelor’s in nutrition and dietetics

• Begin your career: Registered Nurse or Transition to: College of Nursing –complete bachelor’s degree in RN–BSN mobility program

• Transition to: College of Pharmacy – apply to the PharmD program

• Transition to: UC’s College of Medicine (CoM) – bachelor’s in public health

• Begin your career: Radiologic technologist

• Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences – bachelor’s in speech language & hearing sciences

• Pre-professional track – choose biological sciences, chemistry, or health sciences (pre)

• Begin your career: Veterinary technician or continue in a veterinary technologist program

• Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) –bachelor’s in criminal justice

• Provides certification for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree

• Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – bachelor’s in neuroscience

• Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – bachelor’s in psychology

• Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences – bachelor’s in social work

• Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences, bachelor’s in sociology or liberal arts

• Specialized area of study – provides an extra credential upon graduation.

• Begin your career: publishing, television, advertising, photography, motion pictures

Transition to: College Conservatory of Music (CCM)

• Begin your career: publishing, television, advertising, photography, motion pictures

• Begin your career: AI specialist

Transition to: Continue your education in a variety of disciplines related to business analytics, computer science, information technology, mathematics or statistics.

• Begin your career: computer networking, database management

Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services

CUTTING-EDGE PROGRAMS

We continue to expand our program offerings with new in-demand majors like:

• Artificial Intelligence

• Early Care & Education

• Hospitality Management

Our most popular programs:

• Pre-Business Administration

• Pre-Health Professions

• Pre-Engineering

• Information Technology

• Psychology

RIGOROUS ACADEMICS– HERE FOR YOU.

EXPERT INNOVATIVEFACULTY.PROGRAMS.

Our award-winning faculty work, research and innovate - on our campus and around the world. Scan the QR code to meet some of our program faculty and learn about their programs.

Our Honors program allows our most driven students to reach their full potential by engaging in special honors seminars, research projects, creative and leadership experiences and study abroad opportunities.ucblueash.edu/honors

DEGREE & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Nearly all of our programs allow you to transition to a bachelor’s degree program on our campus or at UC’s Uptown campus. We also offer programs that prepare you to start your career in just two years.

For a full listing of our academic programs, visit ucblueash.edu/academics

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94% of students say they would recommend UC Blue Ash to a friend or family member.

5,100+

STUDENT ENROLLMENT

UC Blue Ash continues to be one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio.

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Our average class size is just 20 students.

Nearly half of our students are the first in their family to attend college 50%

FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS

26,000+

More than 26,000 UC Blue Ash alumni are making an impact around the world and right here in Greater Cincinnati.

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MEET OUR STUDENTS & ALUMNI. Our bright and ambitious students come from all walks of life, and we make their education just as unique as they are. Scan the QR code to meet some of our recent students and learn how they found success at UC Blue Ash.

GIVES YOU AN EDGE. Our students benefit from real-world experience through on-campus clinics and community business partnerships –giving them the skills they need to succeed.

GET INVOLVED!

Join one of our fun student organizations, attend our college-wide events, and find a community that will help you prosper with your education –and make some friends along the way.

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE AT UC BLUE ASH

600+

REGISTERED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AT UC 200+

EVENTS & STUDENT ORGANIZATION MEETINGS HOSTED EACH YEAR

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BIG EXPERIENCES–HERE FOR YOU.

BE A PART OF IT ALL AT UC.

BIG XII Athletics. Libraries. Exhibits & Performances. Student Organizations.

Fraternities & Sororities. Art. Culture. And our new 1819 Innovation Hub. Feel the pulse of the city and experience all that comes with being a UC student.

EXPERIENCE CAMPUS LIVING

UC Blue Ash students can apply for housing on the Uptown campus. Housing applications will only be guaranteed to be open through May 1. Limited space is reserved for UC Blue Ash students. uc.edu/campus-life/housing/apply

MORE THAN 600 UC BLUE ASH STUDENTS LIVE IN CAMPUS HOUSING AT UC’S UPTOWN CAMPUS

Our free shuttle allows students to easily connect between our campus and UC’s Uptown campus–for classes, study, or fun!

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Average GPA for UC Blue Ash students in their first year after transitioning to the UC Uptown campus.

Each year, hundreds of students transition from UC Blue Ash to the UC Uptown campus. Their performance after transition speaks volumes about the level of preparation they receive from our college.

LOW TUITION, EASY ADMISSION–HERE FOR YOU. BECOME

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

Students interested in applying for financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at studentaid.gov.

List UC’s Title IV Code (003125) when filling out the FAFSA to ensure that UC’s Financial Aid office receives your information. Also remember that applying for financial aid is an annual process.

Financial Aid Checklist

Complete a FAFSA online at studentaid.gov. UC FAFSA code is 003125. Allow 4-6 weeks for processing.

Once you receive your Student Aid Report (SAR), review for corrections. If none are needed, keep in a file for future use.

Once you have been admitted and you receive your SAR, check your Bearcat Portal/Catalyst for your aid status.

Once your aid has been accepted, complete loan counseling, and sign promissory notes online by visiting uc.edu/enrollment-services.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Enrollment Services for questions regarding tuition and financial aid.

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