Cincinnati Online

Applying to the University of Cincinnati's Online Programs

This is an Undergraduate Application. If you are trying to apply to a graduate program, please visit the Graduate Admissions website.

Please use your current, full legal name.
Your legal name is the name you use for official purposes, not a nickname. For example, your name as listed on your driver's license or passport.
This information becomes part of your student record.
If you don't have an email address, you can get a free email account from many web-based mail services.
Items marked with * are required fields

Biographical/Contact Information

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Preferred First Name (Please leave this field blank if you wish to be addressed by your First Name)

Other/Former Last Names Used
If you do not provide all previous names, it could prevent matching documents to your application and delay processing time.
If you have no former last names, leave this field blank.

Permanent Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Email Address*

Daytime Phone Number*

Mobile Phone Number

Opting into text messaging is not required and you may opt-out at any time. Message frequency will vary. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help and STOP to opt-out. UC Privacy Statement Policy.

I consent to receiving informational text messages from the University of Cincinnati.

Birthdate*

Legal Sex (for state and federal reporting purposes)*

Primary Citizenship*

Are you a U.S. Permanent Resident?*

Yes

No

Social Security Number, required if applying for financial aid via FAFSA (omit dashes)

Race/Ethnicity
Colleges and Universities are required to report race and ethnicity data for federal and state reporting. In order to respond to these requests, we ask that you answer the following two questions.

Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

No

Regardless of your answer to the prior question, please check one or more of the following groups in which you consider yourself to be a member:

Residency

The term "Ohio resident" for tuition purposes may differ from other definitions of Ohio residency. A person who has an Ohio driver's license/vehicle registration or who is an Ohio resident for tax, voting, or welfare purposes may have established legal residence in the state but may not necessarily be considered a resident for tuition purposes.

To be reclassified as an Ohio resident for tuition purposes, a student must meet the residency guidelines established by State of Ohio Law and Ohio Department of Higher Education. Students are strongly advised to fully apprise themselves of the criteria established by the state of Ohio prior to seeking classification as an Ohio resident for tuition purposes.

More information regarding Ohio residency for tuition purposes is available here.

Do you believe you may qualify for in-state tuition?*

Are you a resident of Ohio?*

How long have you lived in Ohio?*

Do you have a driver's license or state identification card?*

State of Issuance*

Approximate Date Issued*

The questions in this section pertain to the individual who would qualify you for in-state status at this college (who has provided your personal/household financial support for the past 12 months).

For the past 12 months, who has been responsible for providing your personal/household financial support?*

What is the nature of your relationship to this person (i.e., aunt, cousin, clergy member, principal, etc.)?*

Is this person a resident of Ohio?*

How long has this person lived in Ohio? (Please indicate length of time)*

When did this person begin living at his/her current address? (Choose earliest year available if older)*

Is this person a US Citizen?*

Is this person an Active Duty member of the US Armed Services, or a Veteran of the US Armed Services?*

Did this person file a state tax return last year?*

State of Filing*

Did this person claim you on a state tax return last year?*

Will this person file a state tax return this year, or have they already filed this year?*

State of Filing*

Will this person claim you on a state tax return this year?*

Parent Information

Parent 1 Type

Parent 1 First Name

Parent 1 Last Name

Parent 1 Highest Education Level

Parent 2 Type

Parent 2 First Name

Parent 2 Last Name

Parent 2 Highest Education Level

Tell us about your education history

You must answer this question in order to proceed with the application and select your intended program and start term.

I am*:

still in high school OR I've graduated high school but have not taken any college level courses since graduation

already graduated from high school AND I have taken courses at one or more colleges since graduation

Schools

List all high schools, colleges and universities you have previously attended or currently attend, including University of Cincinnati.

Failure to list all previous high schools or colleges may delay the processing of your application and/or financial aid.

Please list the high school from which you graduated (or currently attend)*:

Dates Attended:

Start Date*

End Date*

Graduation Date*

Please list your current or most recent college or university*:

Start Date*

End Date*

Degree*

Date Conferred or Expected*

Level of Study*

Have you attended any other colleges or universities?*

Please list your previously attended college or university*:

Start Date*

End Date*

Degree*

Date Conferred or Expected*

Level of Study*

Have you attended any other colleges or universities?*

Please list your previously attended college or university *:

Start Date*

End Date*

Degree*

Date Conferred or Expected*

Level of Study*

Have you attended any other colleges or universities?*

Please list your previously attended college or university*:

Start Date*

End Date*

Degree*

Date Conferred or Expected*

Level of Study*

Have you attended any other colleges or universities?*

Please list your previously attended college or university*:

Start Date*

End Date*

Degree*

Date Conferred or Expected*

Level of Study*

Please contact the Office of Admissions if you need to report additional schools.

Education Plans

Please select your program below*:

This program is only for applicants who have completed an Associate degree. If you have completed a Bachelor's degree or higher, please visit this webpage to learn more about the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program.

In which term would you like to start?*

Some states have restrictions regarding the delivery of distance education to out-of-state residents, and University of Cincinnati is not able to accept applications to distance education programs from students residing in those states.

Do you reside in one of these states?

Louisiana
Massachusetts
Oregon
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Washington

Some states have restrictions regarding the delivery of distance education to out-of-state residents, and University of Cincinnati is not able to accept applications to distance education programs from students residing in those states.

Do you reside in one of these states?

Louisiana
Massachusetts
Oregon
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Washington

Yes

No

Are you a part of a registered teacher apprenticeship?

Yes

No

Current Employer

Current Job Title

Do you have prior fire industry experience?

Yes

No

You've selected a program that the University of Cincinnati is not able to accept applications to from applicants residing in your state.

If you choose to proceed with your application and your application is denied due to your state of residency, please note that we are unable to refund the application fee.

Please view the Accreditations and State Licensures information to verify the program you've selected is eligible to be offered in your state.

Questions may be directed to stateauthorization@uc.edu

The Applied Administration Healthcare Leadership Online (BTAS) program requires that you hold current certification and/or licensure in your area of practice. Please upload a copy of your documentation.

The Health Sciences (Pre-Occupational Therapy Online) program requires prior licensure. Please add your license number and expiration date below. In addition, you may also upload a copy of your license if you wish (only Word documents or PDF files may be uploaded).

COTA License Number

COTA License Expiration Date

The Radiation Science Technology program requires that you have an Associate degree in radiography, sonography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine AND that you possess a professional certification from either the ARRT, ARDMS, or NMTCB. In order to expedite the processing of your application, please upload a copy of your credentials here (only Word documents or PDF files may be uploaded.)

Certification Number

Certification Expiration Date

The Respiratory Therapy Online program requires that you have either a CRT or RRT credential. If you have a state license, please provide your state license number and expiration date below. In order to expedite the processing of your application, please upload a copy of your NBRC credentials (only Word documents or PDF files may be uploaded).

State License Number

State License Expiration Date

The Medical Laboratory Science Online program requires that you have an Associate’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent and a national MLT certification (AAB, AMT accepted; ASCP preferred). In order to expedite the processing of your application, please upload a copy of your national MLT certification.

For the following questions, please note national certification and state licensure are separate credentials.

Do you hold national MLT certification (AAB, AMT accepted; ASCP preferred)?*

If you are state licensed instead of or in addition to national certification, please enter your state license information below.

State MLT License Number

State MLT License Number Expiration Date

Do you currently work in a medical laboratory performing human specimen testing?*

Essential Functions
Essential functions and technical standards represent the essential non-academic requirements that students must master to successfully participate in and complete the program. Please consider your ability to meet these functions as you read through the list below of the technical abilities and skills that MLS students must possess.

Manual Dexterity: Ability to use hand(s) or prosthetic devices with coordination in order to carry out all aspects of laboratory testing procedures.*

Fine Motor Skills: Ability to manipulate small objects with fingertips or adaptive devices.*

Mobility: Ability to maneuver in the laboratory and around instruments and in patient-care settings.*

Vision: Ability to distinguish red, yellow and blue colors; distinguish clear from cloudy; and distinguish objects through a microscope; ability to adapt with corrective lenses (glasses, contacts, etc.)*

Hearing: Ability to adapt with assistive devices (i.e., phone receivers, hearing aid, etc.).*

Communication: Demonstrate verbal and oral proficiency in the English language, including the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.*

Communication Skills: Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with faculty, classmates, physicians, and other health care personnel.*

Please indicate any areas of concern related to meeting the essential functions:*

Disciplinary Information

Disciplinary or criminal history responses and information are never shared with application reviewers. They are reviewed confidentially by a small committee of senior staff before moving to the application review stage. An answer of "yes" to either of these questions is not an automatic disqualification. Disciplinary and criminal history incidents are seldom a factor in determining admission.

Have you ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at any educational institution you have attended from the 9th grade (or the international equivalent) forward, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct that resulted in a disciplinary action, or are there any disciplinary actions or investigations currently pending against you?

These actions could include, but are not limited to: probation, suspension, removal, dismissal, or expulsion from the institution.

Select One*

Disciplinary Explanation

Please give the approximate date of each incident, explain the circumstances and reflect on what you learned from the experience.*

Have you ever pled guilty or been convicted of a criminal offense, other than a traffic violation, or are there any criminal charges currently pending against you?

Note that you are not required to answer "yes" to this question, or provide an explanation, if the criminal adjudication or conviction has been expunged, sealed, annulled, pardoned, destroyed, erased, impounded, or otherwise ordered by a court to be kept confidential.

Select One*

Criminal History Explanation

Please give the approximate date of each incident, explain the circumstances (including criminal charges, type of penalty, and county/state of incident), and reflect on what you learned from the experience.

Have you ever been found responsible for a violation of a school’s code of conduct or disciplinary policy at any educational institution you have attended from the 9th grade (or the international equivalent) forward, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct that resulted in an official disciplinary action, or are there any disciplinary actions or investigations pending against you when you left the institution? These actions could include, but are not limited to: probation, suspension, removal, dismissal, expulsion or other similar sanction from the institution.

A suspension means you were temporarily removed from school as a formal disciplinary consequence.
An expulsion means you were permanently removed or “kicked out.”
Disciplinary probation means you were placed under a formal period of monitored conduct status by the institution.

You DO need to report probation, suspension, dismissal, or expulsion that resulted from disciplinary violations.

You DO need to report any disciplinary matter that was open, pending, or unresolved at the time you departed an institution — including situations where you withdrew, transferred, or otherwise left the school before a formal disciplinary decision was issued.

You do NOT need to answer “Yes” for detentions, warnings, informal reprimands, or other minor disciplinary actions that did not result in an official sanction.

You do NOT need to answer “Yes” for academic suspension, dismissal, or probation due exclusively to low grades or failure to meet academic standing requirements.

Since you answered Yes to "Have you ever been found responsible for a violation of a school’s code of conduct or disciplinary policy?", please provide the following information for each incident.

The name of the school, the approximate date of the incident, and the sanction imposed (disciplinary probation, suspension, dismissal, expulsion or other similar sanction from the institution.)
Whether the sanction is currently active or has been fully completed. If completed, provide the approximate date it ended.
A brief description of what happened and what you learned from the experience (300 words or fewer).

Have you ever pled guilty to or been convicted of a criminal offense, other than a minor traffic violation? Are there any criminal charges currently pending against you?

You are not required to answer “Yes” or provide an explanation for any offense that has been expunged, sealed, annulled, pardoned, or otherwise ordered by a court to be kept confidential.

Note: Serious traffic offenses such as DUI, reckless driving, or vehicular assault should be reported.

Since you answered Yes to "Have you ever pled guilty to or been convicted of a criminal offense, other than a minor traffic violation?", please provide the following information. If you have multiple charges, please provide a separate response for each one.

The name of the charge(s), whether it is a misdemeanor or felony, the county and state where it occurred, and the approximate date.
The sentence imposed (for example: fine only, probation, community service, jail or prison time, or a combination).
Is this sentence currently active?
- If no: When was your sentence fully completed? (month and year)
- If yes: If you are currently serving probation, parole, or community control, when did supervision begin and when is it expected to end? (month and year) Applicants who are currently serving a sentence — including probation, parole, or community control — may not be eligible for admission until the sentence is completed or a minimum of four years have passed since supervision began. Accurate dates allow the committee to make the most informed determination on your application.
Do you have any criminal charges that are still pending and have not yet been resolved? If yes, briefly describe the charge(s) and provide the expected resolution date if known.
Briefly describe the circumstances and what you learned from the experience (300 words or fewer).

Are you currently registered on a sex offender registry in any state, territory, or jurisdiction?

You must answer “Yes” if you are currently required to register as a sex offender under the laws of any U.S. state, territory, or jurisdiction, regardless of where the underlying offense occurred or whether it occurred in Ohio.

Since you answered Yes to "Are you currently registered on a sex offender registry in any state, territory, or jurisdiction?", please provide the following information. If you have multiple charges, please provide a separate response for each one.

Official written confirmation from the county sheriff’s office or equivalent registering authority in your jurisdiction, verifying your current registration status, tier classification, and projected end date of registration (or confirmation of lifetime registration status)
If registered in more than one jurisdiction, provide documentation from each.

All documentation should be sent to DisciplinaryReview@ucmail.uc.edu.

Application Fee Waiver

Applicants who are eligible for a Pell Grant (what is a Pell grant?) are eligible to receive an admission application fee waiver.

Applicants who are not eligible for a Pell Grant but who meet one of the following indicators of financial need may also be eligible:

Your annual family income falls within the Eligibility Guidelines set by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (To view USDA Income Eligibility Guidelines for the Free or Reduced Price Lunch Program or review FAQs related to this qualification click here).
You are enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that aids students from low income families (e.g., TRIO programs such as Upward Bound).

Do you believe you are eligible for an application fee waiver?

I am Pell Eligible

My annual family income falls within the Income Eligibility Guidelines set by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service

I am enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that aids students from low-income families (e.g., TRIO programs such as Upward Bound)

Acknowledgement

I certify the above information is true and accurate.

Employment History

Would you like to provide your current employment information?
*Mandatory for Medical Laboratory Science applicants

Yes

No

Prefer Not to Disclose

Current Employer Name*

Current Employer Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Veteran Information

Have you ever served in the U.S. Armed Forces, or are you the spouse or dependent of an active duty member or veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces?

Yes

No

Please indicate the service branch in which you, your military spouse or parent/legal guardian served or are currently serving:

What is your current Armed Forces status?

What is your expected status at the time of enrollment?

Service Start Date

Service End Date

Accessibility Resources

The Accessibility Resources Office is dedicated to empowering students with disabilities through the delivery of reasonable accommodations and support services by bridging post-secondary education with future real-world experiences.

Students with disabilities who need academic accommodations or other specialized services while attending UC will receive reasonable accommodations to meet their individual needs as well as advocacy assistance on disability-related issues. We are strongly committed to maintaining an environment that guarantees students with disabilities full access to educational programs, activities, and facilities.

Check Yes if you would like to receive information from the Accessibility Resources Office if you have a disability that may require special accommodations.

Yes

Your contact information will be shared with the Accessibility Services Office once your application has been submitted and all application materials have been received for review.

If you wish to follow up with the Accessibility Services Office at your chosen campus on your own, please see the contact information below.

Uptown (main) Campus: Accessibility Resources or 513-556-6823
Blue Ash Campus: Accessibility Resources or 513-558-9414
Clermont Campus: Accessibility Resources or 513-558-9983

Review and Signature

I certify that the information given in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that the supplemental information, including the personal statement and essay, is my own work.

I understand that submission of incomplete or inaccurate information, misrepresentation, or plagiarism may be cause for rescinding my admission, financial aid, and/or scholarship offers, or suspension from the university if discovered subsequently.

I agree to notify University of Cincinnati immediately should there be any change to the information requested in this application, including disciplinary or criminal history.

I understand that this application will not be complete until UC has received my final, official high school transcript upon my graduation (or my official, satisfactory G.E.D. test result) and, if I am a transfer applicant, all final, official post-secondary transcripts.

As an accommodation for a documented disability, the University may be willing to accept appropriate course substitutions in lieu of the required courses for admission. For more information, you may contact the Office of Admissions at (513) 556-1100.

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