Transfer & Transition Admissions Requirements

See below for admission requirements by program.
Program GPA** Math Requirement*
Accounting, Business Economics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems, Insurance & Risk Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Real Estate, Industrial Management 2.5 Math 1044 with a C- or better OR Math 1046 with a D- or better OR Math 1061 with a C- or better
Business Analaytics  2.5 Math 1056, 1060 or 1061 with a C- or better
Fashion Business 2.75 No math requirement

*Math requirement: There is a math requirement for most of the majors in the Lindner College of Business. 

  • For transfer students (from institutions outside the University of Cincinnati), the exact math classes required of each student depends on the number of transferrable credits they are bringing to UC. If you have questions about what math class you need to complete before transferring, please contact the admissions team at businessug@uc.edu.
  • For transition students (those changing majors or colleges within the University of Cincinnati) you must have completed the first class in the chart above with a C- or better.

**GPA Requirements are cumulative GPA requirements inclusive of college work earned while in high school. If you have coursework from other institutions, your UC GPA must be above a 2.0 in addition to your cumulative GPA meeting the above requirements.

Transfer Students

What is a transfer student?

A transfer student is an individual who has completed some college coursework and is seeking to transfer to another learning institution to complete their desired degree program. Our transfer students take advantage of the same resources and opportunities as our freshman and graduate students.

Application Requirements

  • If less than 24 hours of transferrable credit, final high school transcript.
  • Transcripts for all college coursework (including College Credit Plus or Dual Enrollment).
  • If you earned college work in high school, you must request the official transcript from the college or university that awarded the credit.
  • All official AP or IB test score reports sent from the testing agency.

After admission

Once you have made your decision to attend UC, you should confirm your admission to UC.

Within one week of confirming, Lindner's Advising Office will reach out to you with information about how to complete the required orientation and enroll in classes.  

Please email Lindner's Undergraduate Enrollment team with questions.

Transition Students

What is a transition student?

A transition student is an individual who falls in one of two categories:

  • Begins coursework at one of our regional campuses, UC Blue Ash or UC Clermont. 
  • Changes majors within the university. 

Students from a regional campus typically begin an associate's degree program with the expectation of transitioning to UC's Uptown Campus to complete the bachelor's degree program.

Information sessions are typically offered every semester to allow interested students to explore a major in business, review a business degree audit (advisement report) and/or receive individual advising. Sessions are virtual, and are open to Main Campus, Blue Ash and Clermont students.

The Lindner College of Business admits transition students for the start of the fall, spring or summer semester.

The Change of College Form must be submitted by the following application deadlines:  

  • Fall semester: July 1
  • Spring semester: November 1
  • Summer semester: March 1
transition advising center

We invite you to review common questions about the transition admission process. All students are on their own unique path and not all questions may be captured below. If you have additional questions, please email our Transition Admission team.  

  1. What if my GPA is close to the minimum requirement and I am currently enrolled in classes?
    1. If you are currently enrolled in courses, our admission team assumes the possibility of being unsuccessful in your current courses. If this assumption drops your GPA below the minimum requirement, and you are applying for a spring or fall semester, your application will be placed on hold until grades post. We are unable to hold for grades for summer semester applications.
  2. What if I am currently registered for the required math course for admission?  
    1. If you are currently registered for the required math class for your desired Lindner program, your application is placed on hold until grades post and the minimum grade is achieved. Holds are only for fall and spring applications. We are unable to hold for math courses for summer semester applications.  
  3. How many credit hours must I have completed to apply to Lindner?  
    1. Students with fewer than the equivalent of 30 semester hours of earned college-level course will have their application evaluated based on the relevant first-year admission criteria (including ACT or SAT scores, high school GPA, and rank in class) and the applicable transfer admission requirements.  
    2. Students with more than 30 semester hours will need to meet the GPA and math requirements for admission.
  4. How will submitting a Grade Replacement affect my application?  
    1. Admission decisions are made using the GPA posted at the time the decision is made. Pending intended Grade Replacements will not be factored into the admission decision. We recommend that all UC Grade Replacements are processed before students apply to transition. 
  5. What does it mean if I receive communication that my application is on hold? 
    1. Applications may be placed on hold for fall or spring semesters if deemed that your GPA could fall below the 2.5 minimum or if you are currently registered for the required math course for admission. Once final grades are posted in Catalyst, a final review of your application will be made and the decision communicated with you through My Bearcat Network.  
  6. What happens after I apply for admission to Lindner?   
    1. Application queries are run approximately every 10 business days, followed by an admission decision. Applicants can expect communication through My Bearcat Network (if admitted or on hold) or through the utility (if denied) within 2-3 weeks of their application submission.   
  7. Prior to admission, what Lindner classes can I register for in an upcoming semester?
    1. Non-Lindner students can register for most 1000-2000-level Lindner courses with the exception of those coded as Honors or BA2080.  
  8. Is orientation required for admission to Lindner?  
    1. Yes, all students who are admitted must attend an orientation session to complete the admission process. Students receive orientation dates in their admission email through My Bearcat Network and will register for one date. At orientation, students will confirm their new Lindner program and officially become part of the Lindner College of Business.  
    2. Students admitted to an online BBA program will complete an asynchronous orientation.

Information Sessions & Drop-in Advising Hours

Both information sessions and drop-In advising times can be accessed via Zoom.

Note that information sessions begin at the start time, however, you may join drop-in advising anytime during the timeframe.

Information sessions

Come learn about Lindner, the programs we offer and the process to apply.

  • Monday, February 2, 2-3 p.m.
  • Wednesday, February 25, 10-11 a.m.
  • Thursday, March 26, 1-2 p.m.
  • Tuesday, April 21, 1-2 p.m.

Drop-in advising

This is for non-Lindner students to stop in and ask quick questions regarding admission, or courses for Lindner undergraduate majors.

  • Friday, February 13, 9-10:30 a.m.
  • Friday, April 10, 9-10:30 a.m.