UC Blue Ash College Viewbook: 2020-21

VIEWBOOK 2020-21

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WE ARE INCLUSIVE. SUPPORTIVE. ENGAGING. CLOSE TO HO

WELCOME

from the Dean

Welcome to UC Blue Ash College, where you get the benefits of attending a nationally recognized public university while enjoying the advantages of a small college, including our scenic campus, small class sizes and low tuition.

I am proud that we are the most diverse college within the University of Cincinnati. In the pages of this Viewbook you can learn more about how we celebrate our diversity, and how we are working together to adapt to the unique challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. You can also hear directly from our students, faculty, staff and alumni, and find details about our 50-plus degree and certificate programs, including bachelor’s degrees.

There is a lot of great information inside. I hope you enjoy learning more about UC Blue Ash and I look forward to seeing you soon on our campus!

Sincerely,

Robin Lightner, PhD Dean, UC Blue Ash College

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Our Mission The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College provides an excellent and accessible education for students from a wide array of educational and cultural backgrounds. Our student-centered approach to teaching and comprehensive services engage students so that they can acquire the knowledge and skills needed to succeed academically, personally, and professionally. We promote innovative scholarship and creative works, free inquiry, lifelong learning, and service beyond the classroom.

Our Vision The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College will be a recognized leader in providing exceptional teaching that inspires students to unlock their potential and contribute to the local and global communities.

Our Core Values The faculty, staff, and students of the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College work together to carry out the college’s mission and vision, guided by a special set of core values that are the foundation of who we are and what we want to become.

We value...

• the individual talents of our students, faculty & staff.

• student-centered teaching that challenges & inspires.

• comprehensive education that develops critical thinking and an engaged citizenry.

• rigorous, accredited programs of study.

• accessible and affordable education.

• diversity in experiences and perspectives.

• innovative scholarship and creative works.

• service to the broader community.

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Choose from more than 50 academic degree and certificate programs:

Biological Sciences Chemistry

ART, COMMUNICATION & SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Chemistry–ACS Communication Public Relations

Apply via Communication

English Environmental Studies

Law (Pre)

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Liberal Arts

Mortuary Science (Pre) Neuroscience (starting Fall 2021)

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BUSINESS, LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS

Accountancy

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Business Administration (Pre) Business Management Technology • • • • •

Accounting Financial Services Management Marketing Real Estate

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Organizational Leadership (Pre) Sport Administration (Pre) Early Childhood Education (Pre)

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Middle Childhood Education (Pre) • • • • • •

Language Arts & Math Language Arts & Natural Science Language Arts & Social Studies Math & Natural Science Social Studies & Math Social Studies & Natural Science

Secondary Education (Pre) • Chemistry • Life Sciences • Social Studies & History

Secondary Education (Pre) • Language Arts • Math

Special Education (Pre)

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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 Arts & Sciences – complete bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – complete Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – complete Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – complete bachelor’s degree in Communication Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – complete bachelor’s degree in Public Relations Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – complete bachelor’s degree in English Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – complete bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – complete bachelor’s degree in History Pre-professional track. Choose Liberal Arts.

Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – complete bacehelor’s degree in one of 30 programs on the Uptown campus.

Specialized area of study provides an extra credential upon graduation.

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Applied Administration (BTAS)+

WHERE IT’LL TAKE YOU

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. **

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Media Criticism & Journalism

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

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Applied Graphic Communication

History

ASSOCIATE DEGREE

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE

ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE

UC Blue Ash College Degree & Certificate Programs

WHAT YOU’LL EARN NON-DEGREE

CHOOSE A PROGRAM

Transfer to: Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (CCMS) – complete bachelor’s degree in Mortuary Science Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences

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

Advance your career: Communication, community & leadership skills ***This program will go fully online with the start of the fall 2020 semester.*** Transition to: Carl H. Lindner College of Business – complete Bachelor of Business Administration degree** Begin your career: Entry level accounting positions Begin your career: Insurance Agent, Customer Service Rep, Financial Planning Begin your career: Business Manager Begin your career: Retail Sales, Sales Promotion, Sales Management Begin your career: Real Estate Agent / Broker Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – complete bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) – complete bachelor’s degree in Sport Administration**

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

Visit ucblueash.edu/academics for program details and requirements.

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Communication Sciences and Disorders (Pre) Dental Hygiene Technology*

Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA)

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HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS

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Apply via Pre Health Professions.

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TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

SOCIAL SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Full- & part-time programs. Apply via Pending Vet Tech.

Criminal Justice (Pre)

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Deaf Studies Psychology Social Work (Pre)

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Electronic Media Technology

Interactive Web Multimedia

Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences – complete bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences** Pre-professional track. Choose Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or Health Sciences (Pre).

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

Advance your career: Supervisory role in radiation science field

This is a fully online baccalaureate program. For program requirements and complete details, call 866-665-4187 to speak with an enrollment advisor.

Begin your career: Radiologic Technologist Pre-professional track. Choose Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or Health Sciences (Pre).

Veterinary Technology*

Information Technology

Begin your career: Medical Assistant ***This program will switch to a one-year certificate program in fall 2020.***

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Radiologic Technology*

Animation

Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences – complete bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences**

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

(fully online)

Veterinary Medicine (Pre)

Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) – complete bachelor’s degree in Health Education**

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Radiation Science Technology

Apply via Pre Health Professions.

At the completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the written and didactic EFDA board examination to become a fully registered EFDA.

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Nursing, RN Technology* Pharmacy (Pre)

Begin your career: Dental Hygienist

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

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Medical Assisting Services*

Apply via Pre Health Professions.

Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences – complete bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders**

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Pre-Athletic Training • Pre-Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy • Pre-Physical Therapy • Pre-Physician Assistant

Medicine (Pre)

Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences – complete bachelor’s degree in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology**

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Health Sciences (Pre)

Medical Laboratory Science (Pre)

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.

Pre-professional track. Choose Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or Health Sciences (Pre).

Health Promotion and Education (Pre) Health Professions (Pre)

CAREER PROGRAMS:

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

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** Some UC colleges or programs within them have selective admissions or specific GPA requirements; transition eligibility is not guaranteed.

Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (Pre)

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TRANSITION PROGRAMS:

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

Begin your career: Veterinary Technician or continue in a Veterinary Technologist program Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) – complete bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Provides certification for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – complete bachelor’s degree in Psychology Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences – complete bachelor’s degree in Social Work** Specialized area of study provides an extra credential upon graduation.

Begin your career: Publishing, TV, Advertising, Photography, Motion Pictures Transition to: College Conservatory of Music (CCM)** Begin your career: Computer Networking, Database Management Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services** Specialized area of study provides an extra credential upon graduation.

+ Associate degree in Applied or Technical Studies from an accredited institution required to apply to this program. * These programs participate in a selective admissions process. Contact the department for detailed information.

Please note there are earlier application deadlines for the selective admissions programs.

• Business • Health Care • Information Technology

Dentistry (Pre)

WHERE IT’LL TAKE YOU

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

Technical Studies (ATS)

Apply via Pre Health Professions.

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

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ASSOCIATE DEGREE

Exploratory Studies (Undecided)

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE

UC Blue Ash College Degree & Certificate Programs

ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE

WHAT YOU’LL EARN NON-DEGREE

CHOOSE A PROGRAM

WE ARE WELCOMING. ACCESSIBLE. A GREAT VALUE.

AFFORDABLE. HALF THE PRICE. ALL THE VALUE.

Our tuition is about half that of most other colleges and universities. That means you’ll get an authentic University of Cincinnati education at a great value -and will graduate with considerably less debt.

OUR TUITION GUARANTEE

MORE THAN

$1 million

When you confirm your admission, the tuition rates are frozen for you, and will remain the same throughout the completion of your degree – even if tuition rates should increase at the university.

In scholarships and grants are available to UC Blue Ash students each year.

PART-TIME

FULL-TIME

FULL-TIME

$231

$2,760

$5,520

$19

$233

$466

General Fee (includes parking) ITIE Fee (Information Technology) Ohio Resident Total*

(per year)

$11

$135

$270

$261

$3,128

$6,256

Non-Resident Surcharge

$366

$4,399

$8,798

Non-Resident Total*

$627

$7,527

$15,054

PART-TIME

FULL-TIME

FULL-TIME

BTAS Ohio Resident Total*

$351

$4,232

$8,464

BTAS Non-Resident Total*

$732

$9,230

$18,460

BRST Ohio Resident Total*

$505

$6,069

$12,138

BRST Non-Resident Total*

$520

$6,249

$12,498

UCBA Bachelor’s Programs

(per cr. hr.)

(per term)

(per year)

Bachelor of Technical & Applied Studies (BTAS)

Bachelor of Radiation Science Technology (BRST)

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UCBA ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

$12,138

Instructional Fee

(per term)

$12,138

(per cr. hr.)

$8,464

UCBA Standard Programs

$6,256

For detailed information, visit: admissions.uc.edu/tuition-aid/tuition-guarantee

UCBA BTAS UCBA BRST BACHELOR’S ONLINE DEGREE BACHELOR’S PROGRAM DEGREE PROGRAM

UC UPTOWN

*Tuition and fees are for 12-18 hours per semester. This does not include additional costs such as books, lab/college/program fees, the first year student success fee and health insurance premiums. Some UCBA technology and health care programs may have additional program fees. Visit www.ucblueash.edu/fees for complete details.

UCBA students registering as part-time students with Uptown campus courses will be charged appropriate Uptown campus fees. Full-time students matriculated at UCBA pay full-time UCBA fees; however, if taking 7 or more credit hours of Uptown courses, students will be charged a differential fee. Fees are subject to change by the UC Board of Trustees.** Tuition rates as of August 2019.

We make it possible. You make it happen.

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Financial Aid Checklist

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID Students interested in applying for financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA is available starting October 1. Because some aid programs are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, an early application receives priority consideration for limited funding sources.

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.

Complete a FAFSA online at fafsa.ed.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 Catalyst portal for your aid status.

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

Scholarships Academic Achievement Scholarship The Academic Achievement Scholarship is awarded automatically to incoming freshmen. To qualify, you must: • have not previously attended another college or university as a degree-seeking student; • have a final 3.2 min. (unweighted) high school GPA; • enroll as a full-time, degree-seeking student at UC Blue Ash College; • submit a completed admission application (including transcript & application fee) by December 1 of your senior year; • confirm your admission on or before May 1; • submit your official, final high school transcript showing date of graduation by July 1.

For details, visit: ucblueash.edu/scholarships UC Blue Ash Honors Scholarship All students enrolled in the UC Blue Ash Honors program automatically receive a $500 scholarship for every semester they are in the program. Students also have the opportunity to apply for special scholarships available to Honors students. ucblueash.edu/academics/success/honors Other UCBA Scholarships Over $70,000 in scholarships are available to UCBA students each year! ucblueash.edu/scholarships

Grants Awarded based on need, grants do not require repayment. Find our list of grant programs at: financialaid.uc.edu/aid/grants.html Cincinnati Pride Grant Graduates of Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) who have not attended college can be considered for the Cincinnati Pride Grant (CPG). The Cincinnati Pride Grant recognizes UC’s long-standing partnership with the Cincinnati Public School System and reaffirms its commitment to CPS’s graduates.

Eligibility & Application After applying for admission to UC, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). CPS students who have a high school GPA over 2.2 and are determined to be Federal Pell Grant-eligible will automatically be considered for CPG. The CPG program ensures that the overall combination of federal, state and institutional aid will equal the full cost of tuition and a book allowance for graduates of Cincinnati Public Schools who might not otherwise be able to afford a college education. financialaid.uc.edu/sfao/cpg

Loans Federal Subsidized & Unsubsidized Direct Loans • Max. combined amounts based on need:

Freshman Sophomore Junior/Senior

Dependent Independent $5,500 $9,500 $6,500 $10,500 $7,500 $12,500

Federal Subsidized Direct Loan • Federally funded long-term loan certified and transmitted by UC • Based on financial need Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan • Federally funded long-term loan certified and transmitted by UC • Based on FAFSA • Interest accrues when loan is disbursed.

You may choose to pay interest while enrolled or allowing it to capitalize onto principal Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) • Federally funded long-term loan certified and transmitted by UC • Parent/Step-parent of dependent student; credit approval following completion of promissory note • Maximum amount cannot exceed budgeted cost of attendance less other aid

Work Study/Federal Work-Study • For information on UC Blue Ash student positions, email kristy.otten@uc.edu • Federally subsidized employment program awarded by UC • Based on financial need; early aid application • Earning eligibility to $3,000 • Will receive biweekly paycheck based on hours worked; hourly wage depends on job

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WE ARE HANDS-ON. EXPERIENTIAL. CREATIVE.

INSPIRED.

From art installations to clinical rotations to undergraduate research presentations, our students learn by doing.

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We make it possible. You make it happen.

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ACADEMIC DEGREE & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Access more than 50 academic programs at our college and hundreds more at UC Uptown – many nationally ranked – all with opportunities for real-world learning.

“UC Blue Ash is large and diverse enough to build an inclusive learning community. Everyone is friendly, open-minded, and supportive of one another.”

Biological sciences major Aqsa Raja is an Honors program Ambassador who expands her classroom learning by working with Professor Yoshi Odaka on a research project developing a drug against brain-eating amoeba. She was also selected for the Women in Science and Engineering summer fellowship program, a very competitive university-wide program.

OHIO VIRTUALY ACADEM GR ADUATE

2,103 Students made the Dean’s List (GPA of 3.4 or higher) in 2019-20

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BY THE NUMBERS

5,172

Dental hygiene student Erika Troutman drives nearly 2 hours from her home in Columbus, OH each day to attend classes at UC Blue Ash. After a career in the Marines, this wife and mother researched multiple schools, and found the best in Blue Ash.

STUDENT ENROLLMENT

UC Blue Ash is one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio.

TOP 10 PROGRAMS

“No other program offered the support I needed during my transition to civilian life.�

Our most popular programs, by enrollment: Pre-Business Administration Pre-Health Professions Exploratory Studies Information Technology Psychology Biological Sciences Pre-Criminal Justice Business Management Technology Nursing Technology Electronic Media Technology

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Our average class size is just 20 students.

93% SATISFIED

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We make it possible. You make it happen.

More than 93% of graduating students believe UC Blue Ash helped them reach their educational goals.

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Biology professor Mark Tran engages with students in real-world research on campus, and works with them to present their findings at national scholarly conferences.

“Research opportunities help students make a name for themselves before they even graduate.”

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STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO Our low student to faculty ratio ensures small class sizes and personalized instruction.

“I immediately felt at home in the small yet impactful community at UC Blue Ash. It was just a feeling of ‘this is where I need to be.’”

Juanita Lackey is studying to become a speech pathologist and credits our affordable tuition – along with the generous Eric C. Broyles Student Success Scholarship that she earned – with helping make her dreams a reality.

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WE ARE CARING. PATIENT. FRIENDLY.

SUPPOR “UC Blue Ash is a college that makes you feel at home and allows you to work on being a better version of yourself. “ Stella Roll (Pre-Psychology) had a lot of anxiety about what came after high school. In fact, she nearly made a last-minute decision not to attend college. Instead she found that UC Blue Ash offered the perfect blend of rigorous academics, individual support and opportunities for personal growth.

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We’re here to support you – no matter what challenges we may face.

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced us to move classes and services online in spring 2020, our faculty and staff were quick and thoughtful about ensuring student needs would continue to be met.

Through online advising appointments, 1:1 counseling, and extra academic supports, we made it through a trying time. And we stand ready for whatever may come in the future.

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We make it possible. You make it happen.

Learn about UC’s pandemic response and get updates.

Read about our nursing faculty and alumni on the COVID-19 front lines.

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RTIVE.

Two years later, we celebrated Stella as our 2020 Honor Student of the Year. In addition to excelling in academics, Stella served as a Student Orientation Leader and Student Ambassador on campus.

She credits her involvement in Student Life activities with her success, along with a dedicated effort to create and seek out support systems.

Alumnus Ryan Thomas (e-Media, 2015) followed his passion after graduation and co-founded Subvrsive – a groundbreaking virtual reality and media technology company. He was named to the 2020 edition of the prestigious Forbes 30 under 30 list.

“I was lucky to have wonderful professors during my time at UCBA – they made such an impact on me and my professional growth.”

“UCBA has taught me a lot about myself and how much I am capable of. I’m so excited about my future now and it’s all because of this college.”

Watch Stella’s Honor Student of the Year video, and learn how she used support systems to succeed.

We know college can be challenging – and even more so in today’s unprecedented and ever-changing global climate.

We’re commited to helping you succeed with in-person and online resources: • Free Academic Labs & Tutoring • Academic Advising Services • Dedicated Accessibility Resources • Counseling/Mental Health Services • Library support and freely available resources for research

Allied Health professor Heather Vilvens is program director for our Pre-Health Promotion and Education program, preparing students to pursue a career in a variety of fields related to public health. UC plans to add a Public Health bachelor’s degree beginning in fall 2021.

Vilvens says the entry level epidemiology course she teaches is one of her favorites.

Each year she finds a public health issue to use as an example for her students. In spring 2020, COVID-19 spread quickly and unfortunately it provided a realtime look at a pandemic.

“My students were able to see first-hand many of the principles of epidemiology in action. Risk assessments, incidence rates, public health policies, travel bans, quarantine, and more came to life right before our eyes!”

Professor Vilvens received UC’s 2020 Provost Award for Faculty Excellence – a recognition for embodying the principles of a just community through civility, honor, inclusion, integrity and the promotion of justice.

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“The Student Life office has allowed me to get involved in ways I couldn’t imagine and I love the staff that work there so much.”

Josh King (Pre-Sport Administration) is a Student Ambassador, welcoming new students to campus and serving at countless college events. He also has been instrumental in kicking off the college’s intramural sports program.

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE ON CAMPUS AND COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED

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Lead By Example

Connect with peers, staff and faculty through: • Leadership workshops • Mentoring opportunities • Campus leadership roles

Find Your Niche

Dozens of student groups are active on our campus – allowing you to share common interests through events and activities.

Get Physical

Utilize the Campus Recreation Center at the Uptown campus or the Blue Ash Rec Center.* * UCBA student membership pricing.

Go Greek

Participate in social and service fraternities and sororities.

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#WeAreOne

PRIDE

We stand with all of our students in the struggle for equality. Our Multicultural Affairs team helps provide a campus where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and care.

Students who identify as LGBTQ+ find support, advocacy and resources they need to thrive.

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UC Blue Ash is the most diverse of all UC colleges.

Caucasian/White: 60% African American: 21% Asian: 6% Hispanic/Latino 5% Multi-Race: 5% Other/Unknown: 3%

DIFFERENT COUNTRIES

46%

Learn more about diversity & inclusion at UC Blue Ash.

FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS

Nearly half of our students are the first in their families to attend college, and our faculty and staff make it our mission to support these trailblazers.

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E-Media Communication students have earned prestigious regional awards from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the past 12 years.

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WE ARE GLOBAL. COMPASSIONATE. ACCESSIBLE.

INCLUSIVE. Our students, staff, and faculty span a wide variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, gender, ability, socioeconomic, and ideological identities, among others. We are committed to holding challenging conversations across campus that highlight and bridge the gaps between those intersectional identities.

Molly Scruta, Program Manager of Inclusion and Involvement in the Student Life office oversees multicultural initiatives and programming on campus. She serves as a point of contact for our college’s chapters of Latinos en Acción (LEA) and the LGBTQ+ Alliance and works in collaboration with our Men of Color Collaborative and Sister Circle student groups to support African American students on campus.

“A diverse array of voices in the room strengthens outcomes—and UCBA’s diversity enriches and strengthens our learning community exponentially. You matter. You belong here.

Welcome home, Bearcats!”

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The university does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on these bases and takes steps to ensure that students, employees, and third parties are not subject to a hostile environment in university programs or activities.

The university responds promptly and effectively to allegations of discrimination, harassment,

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WE ARE EXCITING. DRAMATIC. CURIOUS. STUDIOUS. ATHLETIC. BOLD.

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Athletics. Libraries. Exhibits & Performances.

Student Organizations. Fraternities & Sororities.

Art. Culture. And our new 1819 Innovation Hub.

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Feel the pulse of the city and experience all that comes with being a UC student.

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“Starting my college career at UC Blue Ash has enabled me to jump start my career as an aspiring economist through scholarship and opportunity!”

An international student from Germany, Daniel Posmik has been a UC Blue Ash Student Ambassador, Honors student, and President of the UC Blue Ash Sustainability Club. In 2019, he traveled to Washington, D.C. as a UC representative for the Citizen’s Climate League. As part of the 2019 International Climate Conference, he met with senators and their aides and lobbied in congress for the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (H.R. 763).

FREE CAMPUS SHUTTLE

Our free shuttle travels between UC Blue Ash and UC’s Uptown campus throughout the day to keep you connected – weekdays during fall and spring semesters.

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FOR CO-OPS & INTERNSHIPS U.S. News & World Report (2018)

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WORLD’S MOST INNOVATIVE UNIVERSITIES Reuters (2018)

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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.

3.0

Average GPA for UC Blue Ash students in their 1st year after transitioning to UC Uptown.

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ADMISSION DEADLINES

Fall

July 1

August 1

December 1 for Academic Scholarship Consideration

Applications must be submitted by the following deadlines:

August

May 1 for Academic Scholarship Consideration

Spring

November 15

December 15

Summer

March 15

April 15

January Varies (several sessions)

HOW TO APPLY We offer three types of admission opportunities at UC Blue Ash College.

HONORS PROGRAM ADMISSION This selective program is for our best and brightest students – those who are challenged by the academic rigor of our classes and who are consistent high-performers.

Requirements include a high school GPA of 3.2 or higher and an ACT score of 25 or higher or SAT score of 1200 or higher.

GENERAL ADMISSION UC Blue Ash is an open admission institution, providing access to higher education to most prospective students with a high school diploma or the equivalent.

An ACT or SAT score is required* for all applicants who graduated high school less than a year before their application is submitted. *Note: ACT/SAT score submission is optional for the 2020-21 academic year.

COLLEGE PROGRAM FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS (CPAS) CPAS is a conditional admission program that is designed for students who need additional support in adjusting to college academics. It is required for all incoming freshman students who have a high school GPA of less than 2.2.

Please note that there are limited spots available in the CPAS program; if you meet the profile for this program you are strongly encouraged to apply early.

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ENROLLMENT STEPS

Apply for Admission FRESHMEN STUDENTS: Submit application online at ucblueash.edu/admissions OR via the Common Application.

TRANSFER STUDENTS: Submit application online at ucblueash.edu/admissions.

Pay $50 Application Fee (online).

Send all official*, sealed transcripts directly to: University of Cincinnati • Office of Admissions PO Box 210091 • Cincinnati, OH 45221-0091

*Official transcripts must be sent directly from the school in a sealed envelope. See transcript requirements below.

Submit ACT/SAT scores.

(This is optional for the 2020-21 academic year.)

Allow 2-3 weeks for your application to be reviewed after all documents have been received.

Notification of admission decisions will be sent by email.

Check your status online: ucblueash.edu/status Send FINAL high school transcript AFTER graduation (before July, required for financial aid).

Apply for Financial Aid Apply at: www.fafsa.ed.gov (free) UC/UCBA Code: 003125 *Start early for best results. (Available beginning in October.)

Questions about the application?

(513)745-5700 or admissions@ucblueash.edu

Confirm Your Admission Submit confirmation form ucblueash.edu/confirm

Take Placement Tests For testing information refer to: ucblueash.edu/placement

Pay $50 confirmation/ matriculation fee (online)

Placement tests are required at no additional cost.

Testing exemptions: Applicable transfer credit, AP scores, or qualifying ACT/SAT scores.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION: Incoming first-time freshman who enroll full-time as a degree-seeking student at UCBA and have: 1) a completed admission application (to include transcript & application fee)

by December 1st of their senior year, 2) a completed admission confirmation on or before May 1st, and 3) a final high school GPA of at least 3.2, are eligible for an automatic UC Blue Ash College Academic Achievement Scholarship (amount varies).

Full details online at ucblueash.edu/ scholarships.

HONORS PROGRAM: Students with a high school GPA of at least 3.2 and an ACT score of 25 or higher qualify for the UCBA Honors Program and an Honors Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.

If you do not confirm, you will not be able to enroll. Financial aid is not possible if you do not confirm and submit a final transcript.

Questions about confirmation?

(513)745-5700 or admissions@ucblueash.edu

Please note that only ACT/SAT scores sent directly from ACT. org or collegeboard.org will be recognized as official.

UC ACT code = 3340 UC SAT code = 1833 Questions about testing?

(513)745-5783 or placementtesting@ucblueash.edu

Attend Orientation Select an orientation session online after you complete placement testing: ucblueash.edu/orientation To make your transition smooth and successful, we have several orientation programs for all new students and their parents/family members. Participants will learn about our college policies, procedures and community. During first-year orientation, students will meet with their academic advisors and register for classes.

Orientation is required for all first-year students; transfer students are strongly encouraged to attend an orientation.

Questions about orientation?

(513)745-5773 bastdlfe@uc.edu

High School Transcripts

College Transcripts

• Required or GED • FINAL transcript must be sent upon graduation— inform your high school.

• Exceptions: 30 semester or 45 quarter college credits

• Official transcripts are required from every college you have attended regardless of the number of credit hours you took or the grades you earned. This includes all postsecondary, College Credit Plus, and dual enrollment coursework.

• It is required to submit final transcripts from current coursework after completion.

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UC Blue Ash College Admissions Admissions Office Muntz Hall, Room 151 9555 Plainfield Road Cincinnati, OH 45236-1096 Dept: (513) 745-5700 Fax: (513) 936-1729 Email: admissions@ucblueash.edu Web: ucblueash.edu

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