Colleges Two-Year Colleges: Associate Degree Preferred! ...... 2

Central Technical College ...... 2 Do you know that nearly 50 percent of all undergraduate college students Cincinnati State Technical and begin their studies at a two-year college? Two-year colleges offer: Community College ...... 3

Clark State Community College ...... 3 • Academic Excellence

Columbus State Community College ...... 4 • Quality Faculty and Staff Cuyahoga Community College ...... 4 • Affordable Cost Eastern Gateway Community College ..... 5 • Classes Close to Home Edison Community College ...... 5 • Variety of Programs ...... 6 • Outstanding Support Services (Financial Aid, Counseling,

Lakeland Community College ...... 6 Tutoring, etc.)

Lorain County Community College ...... 7 • Personal Attention ...... 7 • State-of-the-Art Equipment and Facilities North Central State College ...... 8 • Caring Environment Northwest State Community College ...... 8 • Small Classes ...... 9 • Collegiate Environment (Student Clubs, Activities, and Sports) Rhodes State College ...... 9 • Ability to Transfer Credits Rio Grande Community College ...... 10 • Programs Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges Sinclair Community College ...... 10 and Schools Southern State Community College...... 11 Ohio’s two-year college system is made up of 23 state-assisted and ...... 11 locally autonomous technical and community colleges. In recent years, Terra State Community College ...... 12 over 200,000 students have enrolled in college credit courses at these Washington State Community College ... 12 institutions throughout Ohio. ...... 13 Two-year colleges consist of three types: technical, state community,

and community. Technical colleges provide hands-on education in a specific field. Many technical college graduates transfer to baccalaureate programs. Both state community and community colleges offer

technical programs and university parallel programs providing students

with a variety of options.

Students who choose to begin their college careers at a two-year

college cite quality of education and reasonable cost as the main benefits. Completing the first two years of a bachelor’s degree at a two- year college can save the student several thousand dollars. A variety of technical, career-oriented degrees offered by two-year colleges can lead to employment immediately after the student completes his/her associate degree.

This guide provides an up-to-date directory of programs and services offered by Ohio’s system of technical and community colleges. We hope Information in this publication was provided by members of the Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling (OACAC) and the you find it helpful! Ohio Association of Two-Year College Admission Officers (OATYCAO) was prepared at Cuyahoga Community College.

Belmont Central Ohio Cincinnati State Technical Technical College and Community College Community College

68094 Hammond Road, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950-9735 1179 University Drive, Newark, Ohio 43055 Clifton Campus: 3520 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45223 Beavercreek: 3775 Pentagon Boulevard, Beavercreek, Ohio 45431 Middletown Campus: 1 North Main Street, Middletown, OH 45042 Bellefontaine: 2280 State Route 540, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311 Profile: Belmont College offers more than 25 degrees and 20 Profile: Central Ohio Technical College is located in Newark, Ohio, and Springfield : 570 East Leffel Lane, Springfield, Ohio 45505 certificate programs. In addition, the Workforce Development and shares a 200-acre campus with The at Newark. COTC Profile: Cincinnati State is the only autonomous, comprehensive, state two-year college Xenia:334 Progress Dr, Suite 200, Xenia, Ohio 45385 offers classes at our three full-service extended campuses in Pataskala, Community Education Department offers classes for those seeking in Hamilton County. Cincinnati State offers 100 plus associate degree and certificate Mount Vernon and Coshocton. COTC offers 45 plus associate degree a specific skill set without the extended time commitment of programs in Humanities & Sciences, Business, Health & Public Safety, and Center for programs and certificates in Arts and Science, Engineering, Business and Profile: Clark State Community College offers over 125 associate degrees and completing a degree. Belmont College offers credit and non-credit Innovative Technology (Engineering & Information Technologies). In addition, Cincinnati Information Technology, Healthcare and Public Services and Safety certificates in agriculture, business, health, manufacturing, public services, and programing at the Main Campus in St. Clairsville, Ohio. The technologies. Many of our academic programs hold national or international State has strong articulation agreements with area four-year colleges and universities. The transfer. Students can also enroll in Clark State’s bachelor’s degree in College also has off-campus locations in Cadiz and Woodsfield, accreditation. COTC has a strong College Credit Plus program serving many College offers a nationally acclaimed cooperative education/clinical experience program for Manufacturing Technology Management. With four concentrations for this Ohio, as well as online classes. high schools as well as articulation agreements with both secondary career associate degree students. Information sessions offered: Clifton Campus every Tuesday at bachelor’s degree program, students will find the right specialty area to match and technical programs and area four year colleges. 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Middletown Campus 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. their career goals. Strong articulation agreements allow Clark State students to Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central and 6:30 p.m. Harrison 1st Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. For details go complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree and transfer to a four-year Association of Colleges and Schools Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central to www.cincinnatistate.edu/admission college or university as a junior. Association of Colleges and Schools Admissions Phone: 740.695.9500; Toll Free: 1.800.423.1188; Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Fax Number: 740.699.3049; Harrison County Center: 740.942.2222; Admission Phone: 740-366-9222; Toll Free: (within Ohio) 1-800-963- Association of Colleges and Schools Association of Colleges and Schools Monroe County Center: 740.472.5468; Email: admissions@belmontcol- 9275, ext. 494; Fax Number: 740-366-9160; Email: cotcadmissions@ Clifton Campus Admission Phone: 513-861-7700; Fax Number: 513- lege.edu; Website: www.belmontcollege.edu cotc.edu; Website: www.cotc.edu Admission Phone: Beavercreek: 937.429.8819; Bellefontaine: 569-1562; Middletown Campus Admission Phone: 513-217-3700; 937.328.6484; Springfield: 937.328.6028; Xenia: 937.431.7171; Fax Number: 513-217-3727; Email: [email protected]; Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. Enrollment Information: In the Fall of 2017, a total of 3,491 students www.clarkstate.edu Website: www.cincinnatistate.edu enrolled. Approximately 80% of students are part-time. Average class Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science; Associate of Applied Business; Associate of size is 13. Housing is available on and near campus. The majority of Enrollment Information: Fall 2017 enrollment is 9,500 students. Enrollment Information: In the Fall of 2018, the college enrolled 5,704 Technical Study; Associate of Arts; and Associate of Science. students commute. The average class size is 15 students. students. The average class size is 14. Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. Over thirty 2+2 and 3+1 transfer and articulation agreements with Degrees Offered: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate four-year institutions. Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied of Applied Science, Associate of Applied Business, Associate of Technical Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Applied Science, Associate of Arts, Business, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts and Associate of Study, and Associate of Individualized Study. Certificates available. Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Admissions Requirements: For placement purposes degree seeking Applied Technical Studies. Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Applied Business, and Associate of Technical Study. Certificate students with no prior college credit must complete the SAT, ACT or programs are available. ACCUPLACER Exam prior to registering. Certain programs have Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Admission Requirements: Online Application, high school and/or additional requirements. college transcripts, and the ACCUPLACER placement test, or recent ACT Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Admission Requirements: Free application available online. Submit official or SAT scores. Certain programs may have additional requirements. Admissions Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. high school transcript and/or GED. Official college transcripts are required for Please visit www.cincinnatistate.edu Admission Requirements: $15 application fee, ACT and/or SAT scores, some selective programs or for transfer credit consideration. COTC uses Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. official high school and/or college transcript (if applicable), placement Admissions Staff: Dr. Jeremy Vittek, Dean of Instruction; Holly multiple measures to place students into English and Mathematics, including testing. Certain selective admissions programs may have additional require- Admission Staff: Kelly Harper - Assistant Director of Admissions and Hall, Director of Retention; Jennifer Nippert, Registrar. prior college coursework, HS GPA, ACT, SAT or the ACCUPLACER placement ments. test. Certain programs are selective or have additional admission Director of Co-op; Cassius Grey, Tammie Larkins, Bryan Dell, Kevin

requirements. Wesselman, Hannah Held, Kristine Topmiller, Sarah Leggesse - College Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Special Services: Belmont College provides access to individual Representatives academic advising, tutoring, and advanced placement, as well as career Office Hours: Newark campus Gateway hours are Monday 8:00am to Admission Staff: Springfield: Kristin Skiles - Director, Enrollment and job placement services. Belmont College is ADA compliant. Special Services: Advanced placement, institutional testing available. 6:00pm and Tuesday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Extended Management; Raphael Allen - Admissions Specialist; Je’Michael Blanton Childcare options are available for students. LD formal programs, formal campus Gateway hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. - Admissions Specialist; Kim Martin - Administrative Assistant; Patricia College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Students must be an Ohio handicapped support services, and limited support services are avail- Shafer - Correspondence Management Technician; Beavercreek: Cami resident, attend an Ohio School in grades 7 through 12, and be college able for learning disabled and handicapped students. Special programs, Newark Campus: Sarah Morrison, Director of the Gateway; Melanie Akey - Coordinator, Student Services; Bellefontaine: Lisa Castle - ready in the area they wish to enroll. The student must take a college services and academic scholarships available for minority students. Formal Garrabrant, Manager of Admissions; Admissions Representatives: Makensey Student Services Coordinator; Xenia: Amy Russell – Coordinator, placement test (ACT, SAT, ACCUPLACER) and satisfy any prerequisite programs and limited support services, for veterans and international Balzer, Kelly Connors, Ashley Hughes, Toni Trowbridge, Nicole Thompson; Student Services requirements needed for course registration and college-readiness. students. Callum Morris, Manager of College Credit Plus. College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Placement testing, Special Services: Advanced placement and CLEP credits accepted. Annual Expenses: In-state tuition and required fees total $4,409 Special Services: COTC offers free tutoring, disability support, learning application, advising, orientation of CCP candidates by college Proficiency tests available. Support services available for students with based on two semesters at 15 hours per semester. In-state tuition only skills specialist, personal counseling, career services, prior learning personnel, current high school transcript. disabilities. Special programs and services for minority students, international per credit hour is $105.30. assessments, and mandatory academic advising. Annual Expenses: Tuition is charged at $158.64 ($317.28 non- students, and veterans.

resident) per semester hour; Books/Supplies/Fees additional. Financial Aid: Federal Student Aid is available to students who College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: COTC application, qualifying College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Students in the 7th through qualify by completing the FAFSA online at: www.fafsa.gov. Please scores on placement testing (ACCUPLACER, ACT or SAT), and official Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), academic 12th grades are eligible to apply; must prove college readiness (ACT;SAT; use school code 009941 to submit your FAFSA to Belmont College. high school transcript. and need based scholarships available deadline February, 15. Contact the placement test); signed intent form to participate; special application, Additional scholarships are available through the college online at Office of Financial Aid and scholarships at 513-569-1530 or www.cincin- advising and orientation. www.belmontcollege.edu. Contact the Financial Aid Office at: Annual Expenses: Tuition $189/credit hour (Ohio Resident); $4,536/year if natistate.edu for more information. Phone: 740.695.8510, Email: financial- [email protected] for attending full-time. Books/Supplies/Fees are additional. Annual Expenses: $163.95 per credit hour ($297.90 out-of-state) more information. Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), aid application priority date: February 15. Contact: [email protected] or call Institutional Financial Aid form, academic and need-based scholarships. (740) 366-9435. COTC has a robust scholarship program for new and contact: Financial Aid Office: 937-328-6034. continuing students. www.cotc.edu/scholarships 2 3 Belmont Central Ohio Cincinnati State Technical Clark State College Technical College and Community College Community College

68094 Hammond Road, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950-9735 1179 University Drive, Newark, Ohio 43055 Clifton Campus: 3520 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45223 Beavercreek: 3775 Pentagon Boulevard, Beavercreek, Ohio 45431 Middletown Campus: 1 North Main Street, Middletown, OH 45042 Bellefontaine: 2280 State Route 540, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311 Profile: Belmont College offers more than 25 degrees and 20 Profile: Central Ohio Technical College is located in Newark, Ohio, and Springfield : 570 East Leffel Lane, Springfield, Ohio 45505 certificate programs. In addition, the Workforce Development and shares a 200-acre campus with The Ohio State University at Newark. COTC Profile: Cincinnati State is the only autonomous, comprehensive, state two-year college Xenia:334 Progress Dr, Suite 200, Xenia, Ohio 45385 offers classes at our three full-service extended campuses in Pataskala, Community Education Department offers classes for those seeking in Hamilton County. Cincinnati State offers 100 plus associate degree and certificate Mount Vernon and Coshocton. COTC offers 45 plus associate degree a specific skill set without the extended time commitment of programs in Humanities & Sciences, Business, Health & Public Safety, and Center for programs and certificates in Arts and Science, Engineering, Business and Profile: Clark State Community College offers over 125 associate degrees and completing a degree. Belmont College offers credit and non-credit Innovative Technology (Engineering & Information Technologies). In addition, Cincinnati Information Technology, Healthcare and Public Services and Safety certificates in agriculture, business, health, manufacturing, public services, and programing at the Main Campus in St. Clairsville, Ohio. The technologies. Many of our academic programs hold national or international State has strong articulation agreements with area four-year colleges and universities. The transfer. Students can also enroll in Clark State’s bachelor’s degree in College also has off-campus locations in Cadiz and Woodsfield, accreditation. COTC has a strong College Credit Plus program serving many College offers a nationally acclaimed cooperative education/clinical experience program for Manufacturing Technology Management. With four concentrations for this Ohio, as well as online classes. high schools as well as articulation agreements with both secondary career associate degree students. Information sessions offered: Clifton Campus every Tuesday at bachelor’s degree program, students will find the right specialty area to match and technical programs and area four year colleges. 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Middletown Campus 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. their career goals. Strong articulation agreements allow Clark State students to Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central and 6:30 p.m. Harrison 1st Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. For details go complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree and transfer to a four-year Association of Colleges and Schools Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central to www.cincinnatistate.edu/admission college or university as a junior. Association of Colleges and Schools Admissions Phone: 740.695.9500; Toll Free: 1.800.423.1188; Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Fax Number: 740.699.3049; Harrison County Center: 740.942.2222; Admission Phone: 740-366-9222; Toll Free: (within Ohio) 1-800-963- Association of Colleges and Schools Association of Colleges and Schools Monroe County Center: 740.472.5468; Email: admissions@belmontcol- 9275, ext. 494; Fax Number: 740-366-9160; Email: cotcadmissions@ Clifton Campus Admission Phone: 513-861-7700; Fax Number: 513- lege.edu; Website: www.belmontcollege.edu cotc.edu; Website: www.cotc.edu Admission Phone: Beavercreek: 937.429.8819; Bellefontaine: 569-1562; Middletown Campus Admission Phone: 513-217-3700; 937.328.6484; Springfield: 937.328.6028; Xenia: 937.431.7171; Fax Number: 513-217-3727; Email: [email protected]; Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. Enrollment Information: In the Fall of 2017, a total of 3,491 students www.clarkstate.edu Website: www.cincinnatistate.edu enrolled. Approximately 80% of students are part-time. Average class Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science; Associate of Applied Business; Associate of size is 13. Housing is available on and near campus. The majority of Enrollment Information: Fall 2017 enrollment is 9,500 students. Enrollment Information: In the Fall of 2018, the college enrolled 5,704 Technical Study; Associate of Arts; and Associate of Science. students commute. The average class size is 15 students. students. The average class size is 14. Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. Over thirty 2+2 and 3+1 transfer and articulation agreements with Degrees Offered: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate four-year institutions. Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied of Applied Science, Associate of Applied Business, Associate of Technical Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Applied Science, Associate of Arts, Business, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts and Associate of Study, and Associate of Individualized Study. Certificates available. Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Admissions Requirements: For placement purposes degree seeking Applied Technical Studies. Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Applied Business, and Associate of Technical Study. Certificate students with no prior college credit must complete the SAT, ACT or programs are available. ACCUPLACER Exam prior to registering. Certain programs have Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Admission Requirements: Online Application, high school and/or additional requirements. college transcripts, and the ACCUPLACER placement test, or recent ACT Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Admission Requirements: Free application available online. Submit official or SAT scores. Certain programs may have additional requirements. Admissions Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. high school transcript and/or GED. Official college transcripts are required for Please visit www.cincinnatistate.edu Admission Requirements: $15 application fee, ACT and/or SAT scores, some selective programs or for transfer credit consideration. COTC uses Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. official high school and/or college transcript (if applicable), placement Admissions Staff: Dr. Jeremy Vittek, Dean of Instruction; Holly multiple measures to place students into English and Mathematics, including testing. Certain selective admissions programs may have additional require- Admission Staff: Kelly Harper - Assistant Director of Admissions and Hall, Director of Retention; Jennifer Nippert, Registrar. prior college coursework, HS GPA, ACT, SAT or the ACCUPLACER placement ments. test. Certain programs are selective or have additional admission Director of Co-op; Cassius Grey, Tammie Larkins, Bryan Dell, Kevin

requirements. Wesselman, Hannah Held, Kristine Topmiller, Sarah Leggesse - College Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Special Services: Belmont College provides access to individual Representatives academic advising, tutoring, and advanced placement, as well as career Office Hours: Newark campus Gateway hours are Monday 8:00am to Admission Staff: Springfield: Kristin Skiles - Director, Enrollment and job placement services. Belmont College is ADA compliant. Special Services: Advanced placement, institutional testing available. 6:00pm and Tuesday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Extended Management; Raphael Allen - Admissions Specialist; Je’Michael Blanton Childcare options are available for students. LD formal programs, formal campus Gateway hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. - Admissions Specialist; Kim Martin - Administrative Assistant; Patricia College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Students must be an Ohio handicapped support services, and limited support services are avail- Shafer - Correspondence Management Technician; Beavercreek: Cami resident, attend an Ohio School in grades 7 through 12, and be college able for learning disabled and handicapped students. Special programs, Newark Campus: Sarah Morrison, Director of the Gateway; Melanie Akey - Coordinator, Student Services; Bellefontaine: Lisa Castle - ready in the area they wish to enroll. The student must take a college services and academic scholarships available for minority students. Formal Garrabrant, Manager of Admissions; Admissions Representatives: Makensey Student Services Coordinator; Xenia: Amy Russell – Coordinator, placement test (ACT, SAT, ACCUPLACER) and satisfy any prerequisite programs and limited support services, for veterans and international Balzer, Kelly Connors, Ashley Hughes, Toni Trowbridge, Nicole Thompson; Student Services requirements needed for course registration and college-readiness. students. Callum Morris, Manager of College Credit Plus. College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Placement testing, Special Services: Advanced placement and CLEP credits accepted. Annual Expenses: In-state tuition and required fees total $4,409 Special Services: COTC offers free tutoring, disability support, learning application, advising, orientation of CCP candidates by college Proficiency tests available. Support services available for students with based on two semesters at 15 hours per semester. In-state tuition only skills specialist, personal counseling, career services, prior learning personnel, current high school transcript. disabilities. Special programs and services for minority students, international per credit hour is $105.30. assessments, and mandatory academic advising. Annual Expenses: Tuition is charged at $158.64 ($317.28 non- students, and veterans.

resident) per semester hour; Books/Supplies/Fees additional. Financial Aid: Federal Student Aid is available to students who College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: COTC application, qualifying College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Students in the 7th through qualify by completing the FAFSA online at: www.fafsa.gov. Please scores on placement testing (ACCUPLACER, ACT or SAT), and official Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), academic 12th grades are eligible to apply; must prove college readiness (ACT;SAT; use school code 009941 to submit your FAFSA to Belmont College. high school transcript. and need based scholarships available deadline February, 15. Contact the placement test); signed intent form to participate; special application, Additional scholarships are available through the college online at Office of Financial Aid and scholarships at 513-569-1530 or www.cincin- advising and orientation. www.belmontcollege.edu. Contact the Financial Aid Office at: Annual Expenses: Tuition $189/credit hour (Ohio Resident); $4,536/year if natistate.edu for more information. Phone: 740.695.8510, Email: financial- [email protected] for attending full-time. Books/Supplies/Fees are additional. Annual Expenses: $163.95 per credit hour ($297.90 out-of-state) more information. Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), aid application priority date: February 15. Contact: [email protected] or call Institutional Financial Aid form, academic and need-based scholarships. (740) 366-9435. COTC has a robust scholarship program for new and contact: Financial Aid Office: 937-328-6034. continuing students. www.cotc.edu/scholarships 2 3 Columbus State Cuyahoga Eastern Gateway Edison Community Community College Community College Community College College

Columbus Campus: 518 E. Spring Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 Western Campus - 11000 Pleasant Valley Rd., Parma, OH 44130 4000 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville, Ohio 43952 1973 Edison Drive, Piqua, Ohio 45356 Delaware Campus: 5100 Cornerstone Drive, Delaware, Ohio 43015 Metropolitan Campus - 2900 Community College Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115 Eastern Campus - 4250 Richmond Rd., Highland Hills, OH 44122 Eastern Gateway Community College serves the residents of Columbiana, Profile: Features interconnected buildings, handicap-accessible, on 130 Profile: Columbus State is a public, state-assisted community Westshore Campus - 31001 Clemens Road, Westlake, OH 44145 Jefferson, Mahoning and Trumbull counties by offering associate degree, scenic acres in Piqua, near intersection of 1-75 and US 36. Offers college, offering over 200 associate degrees or certificates in career short-term certificate, and transfer programs. friendly atmosphere, small classes, and faculty committed to student and technical and transfer programs. Technical degrees and Profile: Two-year community college providing high quality, accessible, and learning. Strong university-transfer program (first two years of a four- certificates are offered in the areas of business, health, human affordable educational opportunities and services that promote individual Profile: The College offers technical training in over 60 programs leading to year degree) and a variety of career programs (poplar programs are services, public services, and engineering technologies. Transfer development and improve the overall quality of life in a multicultural certificates and/or associate degrees. College programs lead to careers in: Agriculture Science, Business Management, Computer Information programs allow students to complete the first two years of a community. health technologies, business technologies,engineering technologies, Technologies, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nursing, Medical bachelor’s degree. information technologies, and public services as well as programs leading to Lab Tech, Physical Therapy Assisting). Partnerships with selected Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central an Associate of Technical Study. Eastern Gateway Community College also universities add the option of obtaining a four-year degree and Master's Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has transfer agreements with major colleges and universities across the degree at the Piqua campus (also have campus locations in Greenville Association of Colleges and Schools state. and Troy). Sports: NJCAA men's and women's basketball, volleyball, Admission Phone: 216-987-6000; Website: www.tri-c.edu; softball, and baseball. Admissions Office Phone/Email: Columbus Campus, 614-287-5353; Visit: www.tri-c.edu/visit Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Delaware Campus, 740-203-8345; Toll Free: 1-800-621-6407. Association of Colleges and Schools Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Fax Number: Columbus Campus, 614-287-6019; Delaware Campus, Enrollment Information: Fall 2018, approximately 23,340 students Association of Colleges and Schools 740-203-8143; Email: Columbus Campus, [email protected]; enrolled. All students commute. Admission Phone: Jefferson Campus - Steubenville, OH: 740-266-9993; Delaware Campus, [email protected]; Website: www.cscc.edu; Toll Free: 1-800-68-COLLEGE Fax Number: 740-266-2944; Valley Admission Phone: 937-778-8600; Fax Number: 937-778-4692; Visit: www.cscc.edu/admissions/visit Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. Center- Youngstown, OH: 330-480-0726; Fax Number: 330-480-0817; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.edisonohio.edu Warren Center: 330-393-0330;Website: www.egcc.edu Enrollment Information: Fall of 2017 a total of 3,966 students Enrollment Information: Fall 2018 enrollment was 26,935. The Degrees Offered: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of enrolled. The average class size is 22-25. All students commute. average class size is 20 Applied Science, Associate of Applied Business, and Associate of Technical Enrollment Information: Inthe Fall of 2013, a total of 2,904 students Study. enrolled. There were 1,476 part-time and 1,428 full-time students. Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. 75 percent of students receive financial aid. Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Degrees Offered: Associate ofArts, Associate of Science,Associate of Degrees Offered: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Academic Calendar: Semester. Rolling admission. Applied Business, Associate of Applied Science, and Associate of Technical Applied Science, and Associate of Technical Studies. Admission Requirements: Online application; placement in English and Study. math via ACT/SAT, Next-Generation ACCUPLACER or ALEKS placement Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. exam(s), or transferred credit; official transcripts from all previous post- Business, Associate of Technical Study, Associate of Arts, Associate of Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. secondary institutions. Certain programs may have additional requirements Science, and Associate of Individualized Study. Admission Requirements: Online application, an official, final high including selective admission. Admission Requirements: A high school transcript, ACT, SAT, or school transcript or a GED transcript; placement in English and math via Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. ACCUPLACER. Non-high school graduates submit GED report and ACT, SAT, Compass, or transferred credit, official transcripts from all Office Hours: Monday & Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday & Transfer info is available on our website and on the CAS (Course participate in academic assessment for class placement. Certain previous post-secondary institutions. There are some selective admission programs may have additional requirements including selective programs which have additional requirements. Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Applicability System at www.transferology.com). admission. Admission Staff: Angela Johnson – Vice President of Access and Admission Requirements: An official, final high school transcript or a Office Hours: Columbus Campus, M, T, Th, 8a-5 p; W, 8a - 6p, F, 9:30a Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 am – 6 pm; Friday, 8 am - 4 pm Completion; Heidi Nicholas – Director, Enrollment Management & College GED transcript; placement in English and math via ACT, SAT, Compass, -4:30p, Last Sat of month, 9a–12p. Delaware Campus, call 740-203-8345. Summer hours: Monday-Thursday, 7 am – 6pm; closed Friday-Sunday. Credit Plus; Kathy McMahon - Director (West); Angela Moore – Director or transferred credit, official transcripts from all previous post-secondary Admission Staff: Director of Admissions – Justin Grote; Supervisor – (East); Rena Mason - Director (Metro); Karen Dickerson, Director institutions. Certain programs may have additional requirements including AdvisingStaff: Velina Bogart - Coordinator of CCP and Disabilities; Leanna Buker; Program Coordinator – Pamela Bullock; Admissions (Westshore). selective admission. Amy Borgert - Coordinator of CCP; Morgan Abney – Coordinator of Representatives –Alleigh Bradley, Danielle Sanborn; Director of International Student Success and Career Services; Amber Selhorst – Admissions - JoYin Tang; International Specialist - Diane Brackbill; Special Services: CLEP, AP, prior learning credit and institutional Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Any extended Coordinator of Student Success/Success Advisor/Veterans. International Student Admissions Advisor - Candace Allen; Immigrant testing is available. Support services are available for students with hours are listed at egcc.edu. Admissions Representative - Richard Turski disabilities. Special programs and services available for minority Special Services: Advanced placement, CLEP, institutional testing, (multicultural) students as well as international, military and veterans Special Services: Advanced placement and institutional testing available. ACT- Prep, and credit for prior learning available. Formal Special Needs Special Services: CLEP, AP, prior learning credit and institutional testing students. Support services for learning disabled and handicapped students include: support services, support services for international students and is available. Support services are available for students with disabilities. formal handicapped programs and limited support services. Special pro- veterans, career and search services are available. Special programs and services available for minority (multicultural) students College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Academic placement testing, grams, and services available for minority (multicultural) students. Limited as well as military and veterans students. online application form, online Authorization to Attend form support services available for international students. College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Academic placement complete by student and school approver, middle school or high school testing, signed statement from parent of student participation. College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Registration into College transcript, and academic counseling/advising by college personnel. Annual Expenses: In-state-Tuition $3,510; Fees $150; Books/Supplies Admission advising of candidates by college personnel. Scheduling Credit Plus requires application to the college, qualifying scores on the $1,400. dependent upon a variety of factors. Acceptance into program based college academic placement test or ACT test, signed responsibility Annual Expenses: Per credit hour, $114.43, in county; $144.08, in- statement of student/family, advising by high school guidance office on assessment. Email: [email protected]. state residents; $271.19, out of state residents. Financial Aid: Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA), Single and/or college personnel, and college orientation. file Form (USA Funds), FA Estimator, and academic scholarships. Contact Annual Expenses: Fees $156.62 per semester credit hour; Books/ Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Person: Kelly Wilson, Director of Financial Aid, 740-264-5591, ext. 1635. Supplies $600 (per semester). Payment plans available. Annual Expenses: Tuition $157.93 per credit hour (Ohio Resident), academic scholarships. http://www.tri-c.edu/paying-for-college $323.03 per credit hour (Non-resident), $383.24 per credit hour Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), (International). academic scholarships, veteran benefits. Financial aid application priority deadline: May 1. Contact: Student Financial Aid Office, by Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), scholar- calling Edison State at 937-778-8600. ships, and veterans’ benefits. Contact: Financial Aid Office, 614-287-2648. 4 5 Columbus State Cuyahoga Eastern Gateway Edison Community Community College Community College Community College College

Columbus Campus: 518 E. Spring Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 Western Campus - 11000 Pleasant Valley Rd., Parma, OH 44130 4000 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville, Ohio 43952 1973 Edison Drive, Piqua, Ohio 45356 Delaware Campus: 5100 Cornerstone Drive, Delaware, Ohio 43015 Metropolitan Campus - 2900 Community College Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115 Eastern Campus - 4250 Richmond Rd., Highland Hills, OH 44122 Eastern Gateway Community College serves the residents of Columbiana, Profile: Features interconnected buildings, handicap-accessible, on 130 Profile: Columbus State is a public, state-assisted community Westshore Campus - 31001 Clemens Road, Westlake, OH 44145 Jefferson, Mahoning and Trumbull counties by offering associate degree, scenic acres in Piqua, near intersection of 1-75 and US 36. Offers college, offering over 200 associate degrees or certificates in career short-term certificate, and transfer programs. friendly atmosphere, small classes, and faculty committed to student and technical and transfer programs. Technical degrees and Profile: Two-year community college providing high quality, accessible, and learning. Strong university-transfer program (first two years of a four- certificates are offered in the areas of business, health, human affordable educational opportunities and services that promote individual Profile: The College offers technical training in over 60 programs leading to year degree) and a variety of career programs (poplar programs are services, public services, and engineering technologies. Transfer development and improve the overall quality of life in a multicultural certificates and/or associate degrees. College programs lead to careers in: Agriculture Science, Business Management, Computer Information programs allow students to complete the first two years of a community. health technologies, business technologies, engineering technologies, Technologies, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nursing, Medical bachelor’s degree. information technologies, and public services as well as programs leading to Lab Tech, Physical Therapy Assisting). Partnerships with selected Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central an Associate of Technical Study. Eastern Gateway Community College also universities add the option of obtaining a four-year degree and Master's Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has transfer agreements with major colleges and universities across the degree at the Piqua campus (also have campus locations in Greenville Association of Colleges and Schools state. and Troy). Sports: NJCAA men's and women's basketball, volleyball, Admission Phone: 216-987-6000; Website: www.tri-c.edu; softball, and baseball. Admissions Office Phone/Email: Columbus Campus, 614-287-5353; Visit: www.tri-c.edu/visit Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Delaware Campus, 740-203-8345; Toll Free: 1-800-621-6407. Association of Colleges and Schools Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Fax Number: Columbus Campus, 614-287-6019; Delaware Campus, Enrollment Information: Fall 2018, approximately 23,340 students Association of Colleges and Schools 740-203-8143; Email: Columbus Campus, [email protected]; enrolled. All students commute. Admission Phone: Jefferson Campus - Steubenville, OH: 740-266-9993; Delaware Campus, [email protected]; Website: www.cscc.edu; Toll Free: 1-800-68-COLLEGE Fax Number: 740-266-2944; Valley Admission Phone: 937-778-8600; Fax Number: 937-778-4692; Visit: www.cscc.edu/admissions/visit Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. Center - Youngstown, OH: 330-480-0726; Fax Number: 330-480-0817; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.edisonohio.edu Warren Center: 330-393-0330; Website: www.egcc.edu Enrollment Information: Fall of 2017 a total of 3,966 students Enrollment Information: Fall 2018 enrollment was 26,935. The Degrees Offered: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science,Associate of enrolled. The average class size is 22-25. All students commute. average class size is 20 Applied Science, Associate of Applied Business, and Associate of Technical Enrollment Information: In the Fall of 2013, a total of 2,904 students Study. enrolled. There were 1,476 part-time and 1,428 full-time students. Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. 75 percent of students receive financial aid. Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Degrees Offered: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Degrees Offered: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Academic Calendar: Semester. Rolling admission. Applied Business, Associate of Applied Science, and Associate of Technical Applied Science, and Associate of Technical Studies. Admission Requirements: Online application; placement in English and Study. math via ACT/SAT, Next-Generation ACCUPLACER or ALEKS placement Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. exam(s), or transferred credit; official transcripts from all previous post- Business, Associate of Technical Study, Associate of Arts, Associate of Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. secondary institutions. Certain programs may have additional requirements Science, and Associate of Individualized Study. Admission Requirements: Online application, an official, final high including selective admission. Admission Requirements: A high school transcript, ACT, SAT, or school transcript or a GED transcript; placement in English and math via Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. ACCUPLACER. Non-high school graduates submit GED report and ACT, SAT, Compass, or transferred credit, official transcripts from all Office Hours: Monday & Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday & Transfer info is available on our website and on the CAS (Course participate in academic assessment for class placement. Certain previous post-secondary institutions. There are some selective admission programs may have additional requirements including selective programs which have additional requirements. Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Applicability System at www.transferology.com). admission. Admission Staff: Angela Johnson – Vice President of Institutional Admission Requirements: An official, final high school transcript or a Office Hours: Columbus Campus, M, T, Th, 8a-5 p; W, 8a - 6p, F, 9:30a Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 am – 6 pm; Friday, 8 am - 4 pm Research & Enrollment Management; Heidi Nicholas – Director, GED transcript; placement in English and math via ACT, SAT, Compass, -4:30p, Last Sat of month, 9a–12p. Delaware Campus, call 740-203-8345. Summer hours: Monday-Thursday, 7 am – 6pm; closed Friday-Sunday. Enrollment Management & College Credit Plus; Kathy McMahon - or transferred credit, official transcripts from all previous post-secondary Admission Staff: Director of Admissions – Justin Grote; Supervisor – Director (West); Angela Moore – Director (East); Rena Mason - Director institutions. Certain programs may have additional requirements including Advising Staff: Velina Bogart - Coordinator of CCP and Disabilities; Leanna Buker; Program Coordinator – Pamela Bullock; Admissions (Metro); Karen Dickerson, Director (Westshore). selective admission. Amy Borgert - Coordinator of CCP; Morgan Abney – Coordinator of Representatives –Alleigh Bradley, Danielle Sanborn; Director of International Student Success and Career Services; Amber Selhorst – Admissions - JoYin Tang; International Specialist - Diane Brackbill; Special Services: CLEP, AP, prior learning credit and institutional testing Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Any extended Coordinator of Student Success/Success Advisor/Veterans. International Student Admissions Advisor - Candace Allen; Immigrant is available.Supportservicesareavailable forstudentswith disabilities. hours are listed at egcc.edu. Admissions Representative - Richard Turski Special programsand services available for minority (multicultural) Special Services: Advanced placement, CLEP, institutional testing, students as well as international, military and veterans students. Special Services: Advanced placement and institutional testing available. ACT- Prep, and credit for prior learning available. Formal Special Needs Special Services: CLEP, AP, prior learning credit and institutional testing Support services for learning disabled and handicapped students include: support services, support services for international students and is available.Supportservicesareavailable forstudentswith disabilities. College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Academic placement testing, formal handicapped programs and limited support services. Special pro- veterans, career and search services are available. Special programs and services available for minority (multicultural) students special online application form, online Authorization to Attend form grams, and services available for minority (multicultural) students. Limited as well as military and veterans students. complete by student and school approver, middle school or high school support services available for international students. College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Academic placement transcript, and academic counseling/advising by college personnel. testing, signed statement from parent of student participation. College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Registration into College Annual Expenses: In-state-Tuition $3,510; Fees $150; Books/Supplies Admission advising of candidates by college personnel. Scheduling Credit Plus requires application to the college, qualifying scores on the Annual Expenses: Per credit hour, $114.43, in county; $144.08, in- $1,400. dependent upon a variety of factors. Acceptance into program based college academic placement test or ACT test, signed responsibility state residents; $271.19, out of state residents. statement of student/family, advising by high school guidance office on assessment. Email: [email protected]. Financial Aid: Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA), Single and/or college personnel, and college orientation. Financial Aid: FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), file Form (USA Funds), FA Estimator, and academic scholarships. Contact Annual Expenses: Fees $156.62 per semester credit hour; Books/ academic scholarships. http://www.tri-c.edu/paying-for-college Person: Kelly Wilson, Director of Financial Aid, 740-264-5591, ext. 1635. Supplies $600 (per semester). Payment plans available. Annual Expenses: Tuition $157.93 per credit hour (Ohio Resident), $323.03 per credit hour (Non-resident), $383.24 per credit hour Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), (International). academic scholarships, veteran benefits. Financial aid application priority deadline: May 1. Contact: Student Financial Aid Office, by Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), scholar- calling Edison State at 937-778-8600. ships, and veterans’ benefits. Contact: Financial Aid Office, 614-287-2648. 4 5 Hocking Lakeland Lorain County Marion College Community College Community College Technical College

3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, Ohio 44094 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035 1467 Mount Vernon Avenue, Marion, Ohio 43302

Profile: Hocking College offers students a unique college experience Profile: Offers 130 programs (54 associate degrees and 71 certificates) Profile: Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the Profile: Marion Technical College is located in Marion, Ohio and has that revolves around strong academic programs taught by highly qualified in state-of-the-art facilities on a beautiful 400-acre campus. In addition, first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For more provided local students with quality higher education options for more faculty, active student life, intercollegiate and intramural athletics, and rich Lakeland’s university parallel programs and articulation agreements with than five decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of the greater than 40 years. With more than 60 majors, transfer programs, associate residential communities. With more than 50 associate degree and certifi- colleges and universities promote seamless transfer into bachelor degree Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education degree and certificate programs in business, IT, health care, and the cate programs and the ability to live campus, Hocking provides a terrific programs. Lakeland’s Holden University Center located across the street and now serves more than 11,000 students each year. Driving student arts and sciences, MTC makes it easy for students to earn a degree and platform for student growth and achievement. Hocking College’s 2,300- from the main campus in Kirtland, provides an affordable and convenient success, fostering equity, stimulating economic growth, and inspiring transfer to a four-year college. By starting local, MTC helps students acre main campus is set in the scenic town of Nelsonville, Ohio with other opportunity to earn bachelors and master’s degrees closer to home. community engagement are the College’s leading strategic priorities. achieve career success and save money – as much as two hundred locations in New Lexington, Ohio and Logan, Ohio. Whether a student’s Nearly 90% of graduates live and work in . LCCC was dollars per credit hour. desired outcome is to move into the professional world or continue toward Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central named first in the nation for Excellence in Student Success by the a bachelor degree, the Hocking Advantage gives students great flexibility Association of Colleges and Schools American Association of Community Colleges. Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central and employable outcomes at very affordable cost. Association of Colleges and Schools Admission Phone: 440.525.7100; Toll Free: 1.800.589.8520; Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Fax Number: 440.525.7651; Email: [email protected]; Association of Colleges and Schools Admission Phone: 740-389-4113; Fax Number: 740-389- 6136; Association of Colleges and Schools Website: www.lakelandcc.edu Email: [email protected]; Website: www.mtc.edu Admission Phone: 1-800-995-5222; Fax Number: 440-366-4167; Admission Phone: 740-753-7050; Toll Free: 1-877-HOCKING Enrollment Information: In the Fall of 2017, a total of 7,571 students Website: www.lorainccc.edu E-mail: [email protected] Enrollment Information: In the Fall of 2018, approximately Fax Number: 740-753-7065; Website: www.hocking.edu were enrolled. Of these, 29% students attended full-time and 71% 2400 students enrolled. Average class size is 17. All students Email: [email protected] attended part- time. The average class size is 22. Enrollment Information: In the Fall of 2018, 11,000 students enrolled. commute. Local and student only housing available near An additional 3,000 students enrolled through the University Partnership. campus. Enrollment Information: Fall 2017, approximately 3300 students Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. All students commute. Housing is available nearby. enrolled. Housing available on campus. 72% of our students commute Academic Calendar: Semester. Applicants areadmittedon a rolling Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. Degrees Offered: Associate of Arts; Associate of Science; Associate Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. basis, however limited enrollment program may have early deadlines. of Applied Business; Associate of Applied Science; Associate of Technical Prospective HS seniorsare encouragedtoapply foradmissionand Degrees Offered: Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Applied Studies. Degrees Offered: Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied scholarships prior to May 1. Business, Associate in Technical Study, and Associate in Individualized Business, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science, Studies, Associate of Science, and Associate of Arts. Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Associate of Individualized Studies, Associate of Technical Studies, Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied One-Year and Short-Term Certificates, Applied Bachelors Business and Associate of Technical Study, Associate of Arts and Associate Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Admissions Requirements: 1) $15 Application fee; 2) Official high school of Science Transfer Module and Transfer Assurance Guides (TAGs): Ohio transcript reflecting a graduation date from a regionally accredited high Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Department of Higher Education approved. Admission Requirements: No fee to apply. Certain programs may have school; or college transcript reflecting at least 15 earned credit hours from a regionally accredited institution; or GED; 3) official college transcripts additional requirements including selective admission. Admission Requirements: High School transcript or GED, placement Admissions Requirements: $20 fee, official high school transcript, from all institutions attended; 4) ACT/SAT scores and/or LCCC placement assessment and application. Certain programs may have additional ACT (Only certain limited enrollment programs require the ACT). Certain test. Certain programs may have additional requirements, including Admission Staff: Robert Weiler, Enrollment Manager; Katie Walters, requirements. No application fee. programs may have additional requirements for selective admission. Enrollment Manager; Stephen Powell, Enrollment Navigation Manager; selective admissions for all Health Technologies programs. Jessica Smith, Enrollment Navigation Manager Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. -to 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Office Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m. – a.m. to 5 p.m. 5 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: Closed. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. by appointment. Admission Staff: Tony Box, Director of Admission & Recruitment; Saturday visits by appointment only. Enrollment Staff: Marisa Vernon White, Associate Provost Enrollment Kristi Butler, Admission Counselor; Sheryl Rossi, Admission Specialist Admissions Staff: Tracey Cooper-Director of Admissions/Registrar; Management and Student Success; Cindy Kushner, Director of School Stephanie Brown-Associate Director; Jami Diemer-CCP Program Special Services: Advanced placement, CLEP, JVS articulation, and Community Partnerships; Alison Musser, Director, Strategic Special Services: Advanced Placement, institutional testing and life Coordinator; Debbie Weber - Veterans Affairs Coordinator; Linda Spence- institutional testing, and Access Center services for students with Community Engagement and Initiatives; Nadia Leary, Coordinator, experience credit available. First year advising center with tutoring and Health Technologies Admissions Coordinator; Peggy Guinn-International disabilities. Support services available for international students. Recruitment and College Credit Plus mentoring programs. Special academic scholarships are available for Students Admissions Coordinator/Advisor. College Tech Prep graduates. Special scholarships available for current year high school graduates ranked in top 50% of class. College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Academic placement testing Special Services: Credits of prior learning (Advanced Placement, CLEP, Special Services: Institutional testing, CLEP, GED, ACT and PEP testing into college level math and English; special application form; signed letter credit by exam, credit by experience, credit by articulation) accepted. available. Support services available to learning and physically of intent to high school CCP counselor; admission counseling/advising of Support services for students with disabilities. Free bus service available to challenged students. Special programs/services for multicultural College Credit Plus (CCP) Guidelines: Application, CCP participation CCP candidate by college personnel. students enrolled in credit classes. students. form, current high school transcript, student eligibility assessment testing. Students must score college ready on student eligibility Annual Expenses: Tuition $4,390 ($183 per credit hour); Room & Board College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Academic placement testing College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Academic placement assessment testing or score within the "Range to be Considered" and $4,850-$6,330; Fees $650-$1000; Books/Supplies $945. into college-level English; online application form; signed statement of testing, special application form, admission counseling or advising of have a minimum 3.0 GPA. parent/student participation in high school CCP counseling; admissions CCP candidates by college personnel, current high school transcripts. Financial Aid: Hocking College participates in federal financial aid counseling/advising of CCP candidates by college personnel. Annual Expenses: $180.00 per credit hour; programs: Pell Grant, Supplemental Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Annual Expenses: $134.04 per credit hour for Lorain County Out of State $260 per credit hour Work-Study (FWS), and the William D. Stafford Direct Loan program for Annual Expenses: Tuition (In-district) $3,340; Fees $395. residents, $159.22 for out of county residents and $310.79 for out of students and parents. Institutional scholarships are offered as well: state residents. Students register for 13 to 18 credit hours and pay for Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Presidential Award, Transfer Student Award, District Scholars and Bordering Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), only 13. Institutional Financial Aid forms and academic scholarships. Financial aid States. Please visit us at www.hocking.edu for more information, or you Institutional Financial Aid form, and academic scholarship application. priority deadline: May 1 Contact Person: Deb Langdon, 740-389-4636, may contact a Financial Aid Representative at 740.753.7061, or by email Financial aid priority deadline: March 1. Contact: Melissa Amspaugh, Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and ext. 281 or send email [email protected]. to [email protected]. Director for Financial Aid & Enrollment Support at 440.525.7070. academic scholarships. Contact person: Valerie Fultz, Financial Services Interim Director. (440) 366-4034.

6 7 Hocking Lakeland Lorain County Marion College Community College Community College Technical College

3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, Ohio 44094 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035 1467 Mount Vernon Avenue, Marion, Ohio 43302

Profile: Hocking Collegeoffers students a unique college experience Profile: Offers 130 programs (54 associate degrees and 71 certificates) Profile: Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the Profile: Marion Technical College is located in Marion, Ohio and has that revolves around strong academic programs taught by highly qualified in state-of-the-art facilities on a beautiful 400-acre campus. In addition, first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For more provided local students with quality higher education options for more faculty, active student life, intercollegiate and intramural athletics, and rich Lakeland’s university parallel programs and articulation agreements with than five decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of the greater than 40 years. With more than 60 majors, transfer programs, associate residential communities. With more than 50 associate degree and certifi- colleges and universities promote seamless transfer into bachelor degree Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education degree and certificate programs in business, IT, health care, and the cate programsand theabilitytolive campus, Hocking providesa terrific programs. Lakeland’s Holden University Center located across the street and now serves more than 11,000 students each year. Driving student arts and sciences, MTC makes it easy for students to earn a degree and platform for student growth and achievement. Hocking College’s 2,300- from the main campus in Kirtland, provides an affordable and convenient success, fostering equity, stimulating economic growth, and inspiring transfer to a four-year college. By starting local, MTC helps students acre main campus is setin thescenic town of Nelsonville,Ohio with other opportunity to earn bachelors and master’s degrees closer to home. community engagement are the College’s leading strategic priorities. achieve career success and save money – as much as two hundred locationsin New Lexington, Ohio and Logan, Ohio. Whethera student’s Nearly 90% of graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. LCCC was dollars per credit hour. desired outcome is to move into the professional world or continue toward Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central named first in the nation for Excellence in Student Success by the a bachelor degree, the Hocking Advantage gives students great flexibility Association of Colleges and Schools American Association of Community Colleges. Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central and employable outcomes at very affordable cost. Association of Colleges and Schools Admission Phone: 440.525.7100; Toll Free: 1.800.589.8520; Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Fax Number: 440.525.7651; Email: [email protected]; Association of Colleges and Schools Admission Phone: 740-389-4113; Fax Number: 740-389- 6136; Association of Colleges and Schools Website: www.lakelandcc.edu Email: [email protected]; Website: www.mtc.edu Admission Phone: 1-800-995-5222; Fax Number: 440-366-4167; Admission Phone: 740-753-7050; Toll Free: 1-877-HOCKING Enrollment Information: Inthe Fall of 2017,a total of 7,571 students Website: www.lorainccc.edu E-mail: [email protected] Enrollment Information: In the Fall of 2018, approximately Fax Number: 740-753-7065; Website: www.hocking.edu were enrolled. Of these, 29% students attended full-time and 71% 2400 students enrolled. Average class size is 17. All students Email: [email protected] attended part- time. The average class size is 22. Enrollment Information: In the Fall of 2018, 11,000 students enrolled. commute. Local and student only housing available near An additional 3,000 students enrolled through the University Partnership. campus. Enrollment Information: Fall 2017, approximately 3300 students Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. All students commute. Housing is available nearby. enrolled. Housing available on campus. 72% of our students commute Academic Calendar: Semester. Applicants are admitted on a rolling Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. Degrees Offered: Associate of Arts; Associate of Science;Associate Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. basis, however limited enrollment program may have early deadlines. of Applied Business; Associate of Applied Science; Associate of Technical Prospective HS seniors are encouraged to apply for admission and Degrees Offered: Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Applied Studies. Degrees Offered: Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied scholarships prior to May 1. Business, Associate in Technical Study, and Associate in Individualized Business, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science, Studies, Associate of Science, and Associate of Arts. Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Associate of Individualized Studies, Associate of Technical Studies, Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied One-Year and Short-Term Certificates, Applied Bachelors Business and Associate of Technical Study, Associate of Arts and Associate Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Admissions Requirements: 1) $15 Application fee; 2) Official high school of Science Transfer Module and Transfer Assurance Guides (TAGs): Ohio transcript reflecting a graduation date from a regionallyaccreditedhigh Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Department of Higher Education approved. Admission Requirements: No fee to apply. Certain programs may have school; or college transcript reflecting at least 15 earned credit hours from a regionally accreditedinstitution; or GED;3) official collegetranscripts additional requirements including selective admission. Admission Requirements: High School transcript or GED, placement Admissions Requirements: $20 fee, official high school transcript, from all institutions attended; 4) ACT/SAT scores and/or LCCC placement assessment and application. Certain programs may have additional ACT (Only certain limited enrollment programs require the ACT). Certain test. Certain programs may have additional requirements, including Admission Staff: Robert Weiler, Enrollment Manager; Katie Walters, requirements. No application fee. programs may have additional requirements for selective admission. Enrollment Manager; Stephen Powell, Enrollment Navigation Manager; selective admissions for all Health Technologies programs. Jessica Smith, Enrollment Navigation Manager Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. -to 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Office Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m. – a.m. to 5 p.m. 5 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: Closed. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. by appointment. Admission Staff: Tony Box, Director of Admission & Recruitment; Saturday visits by appointment only. Enrollment Staff: Marisa Vernon White, Associate Provost Enrollment Kristi Butler, Admission Counselor; Sheryl Rossi, Admission Specialist Admissions Staff: Tracey Cooper-Director of Admissions/Registrar; Management and Student Success; Cindy Kushner, Director of School Stephanie Brown-Associate Director; Jami Diemer-CCP Program Special Services: Advanced placement, CLEP, JVS articulation, and Community Partnerships; Alison Musser, Director, Strategic Special Services: Advanced Placement, institutional testing and life Coordinator; Debbie Weber - Veterans Affairs Coordinator; Linda Spence- institutional testing, and Access Center services for students with Community Engagement and Initiatives; Nadia Leary, Coordinator, experience credit available. First year advising center with tutoring and Health Technologies Admissions Coordinator; Peggy Guinn-International disabilities. Support services available for international students. Recruitment and College Credit Plus mentoring programs. Special academic scholarships are available for Students Admissions Coordinator/Advisor. College Tech Prep graduates. Special scholarships available for current year high school graduates ranked in top 50% of class. College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Academic placement testing Special Services: Credits of prior learning (Advanced Placement, CLEP, Special Services: Institutional testing, CLEP, GED, ACT and PEP testing into college level math and English; special application form; signed letter creditby exam, credit by experience,credit by articulation) accepted. available. Support services available to learning and physically of intent to high school CCP counselor; admission counseling/advising of Support services for students with disabilities. Free bus service available to challenged students. Special programs/services for multicultural College Credit Plus (CCP) Guidelines: Application, CCP participation CCP candidate by college personnel. students enrolled in credit classes. students. form, current high school transcript, student eligibility assessment testing. Students must score college ready on student eligibility Annual Expenses: Tuition $4,390 ($183 per credit hour); Room & Board College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Academic placement testing College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Academic placement assessment testing or score within the "Range to be Considered" and $4,850-$6,330; Fees $650-$1000; Books/Supplies $945. into college-level English; online application form; signed statement of testing, special application form, admission counseling or advising of have a minimum 3.0 GPA. parent/student participation in high school CCP counseling; admissions CCP candidates by college personnel, current high school transcripts. Financial Aid: Hocking College participates in federal financial aid counseling/advising of CCP candidates by college personnel. Annual Expenses: $180.00 per credit hour; programs: Pell Grant, Supplemental Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Annual Expenses: $134.04 per credit hour for Lorain County Out of State $260 per credit hour Work-Study (FWS), and the William D.StaffordDirectLoan program for Annual Expenses: Tuition (In-district) $3,340; Fees $395. residents, $159.22 for out of county residents and $310.79 for out of students and parents. Institutional scholarships are offered as well: state residents. Students register for 13 to 18 credit hours and pay for Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Presidential Award, Transfer Student Award, District Scholars and Bordering Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), only 13. Institutional Financial Aid forms and academic scholarships. Financial aid States. Please visit us at www.hocking.edu formore information, or you Institutional Financial Aid form, and academic scholarship application. priority deadline: May 1 Contact Person: Deb Langdon, 740-389-4636, may contact a Financial Aid Representative at 740.753.7061,or by email Financial aid priority deadline: March 1. Contact: Melissa Amspaugh, Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and ext. 281 or send email to [email protected]. to [email protected]. Director for Financial Aid & Enrollment Support at 440.525.7070. academic scholarships. Contact person: Valerie Fultz, Financial Services Interim Director. (440) 366-4034.

6 7 North Central Northwest State Owens Community Rhodes State State College Community College College College

2441 Kenwood Circle, Mansfield, Ohio 44906-1546 22600 State Route 34, Archbold, Ohio 43502-9542 Three Locations: 1.) Toledo-area: 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg, OH, 43551 4240 Campus Drive, Lima, Ohio 45804 2.) Findlay-area: 3200 Bright Rd., Findlay, OH, 45840 Profile: North Central State College, a public two-year community-based Profile: A progressive, two-year, state-supported institution serving seven 3.) Downtown Toledo: 1301 Monroe St., Toledo, OH, 43604 Profile: Rhodes State College, a two-year public college, offers over educational institution serving the residents of north central Ohio, offers counties in northwest Ohio. Approximately 4,500 students enroll in associate 90 associate degrees and certificates in allied health, business, high quality, technical education in more than 60 associate degree and degree and certificate programs in the Arts & Sciences, Allied Health, Profile: Owens Community College offers more than 100 career-oriented nursing, public services, information and engineering technologies, certificate programs in Health, Business, Public Service, and Engineering Business, and Public Services, Science, Technology, Engineering, and technical degrees and certificates, transfer programs, and the first two and associate of arts and associate of science transfer degrees. Technologies, as well as customized workforce training programs. The Col- Mathematics, Industrial Technologies, and Nursing Divisions. NSCC’s years of a bachelor’s degree. Day, evening, online, and weekend classes Students can start their first two years at Rhodes State while taking lege enrolls approximately 3500 students per semester and is the largest workforce development branch, Custom Training Solutions enrolls 2,400 are offered. Programs are available in business, arts and sciences, health, advantage of lower tuition and transfer to a four-year institution public college within a 75 mile radius. Chartered in 1961, NC State was students. Northwest State Community College offers the Associate of Arts nursing, public service and emergency preparedness, industrial and through Rhodes State’s bachelor degree completion programs and awarded the maximum reaccreditation by the Academic Quality Improve- and Associate of Science Degrees for those students wishing to transfer to a engineering technologies, fine and performing arts, natural sciences, articulation agreements. Rhodes students are offered a variety of four-year institution. ment Program (AQIP) of the NCA’s Higher Learning Commission and is a skilled trades, and transportation. services including free tutoring, career services, student activities

Leader College for the National Achieving the Dream initiative for student and athletics, all on a beautiful 565-acre campus. The College offers Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central success. Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central both day and evening courses as well as a variety of distance Association of Colleges and Schools Association of Colleges and Schools education options. Privately managed, student – centered housing Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central options are available near campus. Admission Phone: 419-267-1320; Fax Number: 419-267-5745; Association of Colleges and Schools Office of Admissions Contact Information: 567-661-7777 Website: www.northweststate.edu Email: [email protected]; Website: www.owens.edu Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Admission Phone: 419-755-4761; Toll Free: 1-888-755-4899 Fax Num- Enrollment Information: In the Fall of 2018, approximately 4500 Association of Colleges and Schools ber: 419-755-4757 Website: www.ncstatecollege.edu Enrollment Information: In the Fall of 2018, 9,600 students enrolled. students enrolled; 82% were part-time. Average class size is 14. Housing is available near campus. All students commute. Average class Admission Phone: 419-995-8320; Fax Number: 419-995-8098 Enrollment Information: In the Fall of 2018, a total of 3,719, of size was 14 students. Academic Calendar: Semester, and eight-week summer session. Email: [email protected]; Website: www.rhodesstate.edu which 74% were part-time. Students commute or use campus Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. housing. Degrees Offered: Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Business, Enrollment Information: Fall 2017 enrollment was 3,760 students Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Individualized Studies, Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied Associate of Science and Associate of Technical Studies. Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. Business, Associate of Technical Study, Associate of Arts, and Associate Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied of Science Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied Business, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Business, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Technical Studies, Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Admission Requirements: Open Admission, High school transcript or Technical Studies. Engineering Tech. GED, mandatory ACT scores or ACCUPLACER assessment for academic Admission Requirements: Open Admissions. High school transcript or placement, and new student orientation (SOAR program) are required Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. equivalent, ACT or SAT may be required for health students. Certain Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. for first time students seeking a degree or certificate. Certain programs programs may have additional selective admission requirements. may have additional requirements including selective admission. Admission Requirements: Open Admission, high school transcript or Admissions Requirements: $25 application fee, high school transcript GED, Mandatory ACT scores or COMPASS assessment for academic Office Hours: Monday through Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm; Friday: 9 am – or GED, ACCUPLACER placement test may be required depending on a Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday 8-6, Wednesday, Thursday 8-4:30 placement, and new student orientation are required for first time students 4:30 pm. Select Saturdays: 9 am – 1 pm. Hours may vary by semester student’s ACT/SAT scores. Certain programs may have additional Friday 8 - 4 seeking a degree or certificate. Certain programs may have additional and/or location. requirements for testing. requirements including selective admission. Admission Staff: Terri Lavin, Director; Nichole Gerschutz, CCP Admissions Staff: Amy Giordano, Vice President – Student Services; Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m Advisor; Ann Fether, CCP Advisor; Cayla Walker, Admissions Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Meghan Schmidbauer – Assistant Dean, Admissions and K-12 Recruiter; Makayla Windau, Admissions Recruiter; Alex Mangotic, Partnerships; Erin Kramer – Director of Admissions Enrollment Staff: Chad Teman - Assistant Director of Admissions, Enrollment Specialist; Kristi Von Deylen, Administrative Support - Admission Staff: Thomas Mansperger, Director of Admission; April Meena Gupta - Admissions Counselor, David Morman - CCP Admissions & Marketing; Gregory, Enrollment Advisor; Special Services: Placement testing is available to all new students. Recruitment, Rita Totty - Administrative Assistant Professional/certification testing is available. NCTA Consortium member. Satellite Locations: Toledo: UT/Scott Park Campus: 2225 Nebraska Special Services: CLEP, and institutional testing available. Support Support services are available for students with disabilities. Academic Avenue Special Services: Advanced placement and institutional testing, learning services for learning disabled and handicapped students. Limited support support services for all students. Military friendly school. STEM Jobs assistance and accommodative services. Military friendly. International services for international students. TRiO Student Support Services program Special Services: Tutoring, e-tutoring, accessibility services, Prior school. student admission. serving 140 low-income, first generation and/or student with disabilities. Learning Assessments, apprenticeships and internships. Student success coaching, including advising and counseling services is College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Placement testing, College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Formerly known as PSEO, special applications, counseling or advising by college personnel, and provided for at-risk and college-ready students. College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: A unique opportunity for students must submit a CCP admissions application form signed by the special CCP orientation. Orientation is available in-person and highly motivated students in grades 7-12 to get a jump start on their student and parent in order to participate in the program. Students must College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Academic placement testing, online. future! Students enrolled in this program are able to earn college and submit a transcript and attend a CCP orientation. Some courses may special application, admission counseling and advising by college high school credit at the same time. College Credit Plus not only gives require placement testing or ACT scores. personnel, current high school transcript. Annual Expenses: In-state tuition totals $2,282 based on a 14-credit hour students the opportunity to challenge themselves academically, it also semester. Fees vary based on credit hours and courses. Net Price gives them a jump start on completing their college degree. - See more Annual Expenses: Tuition $3,844 (12 credit hours/term). Annual Expenses: $166.60 per credit hour; Net Price Calculator calculator available online. at: http://northweststate.edu/college- credit-plus at www.ncstatecollege.edu/cms/financialaid/cost Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Net Price Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Financial Annual Expenses: Tuition $172.33 per credit hour, Books/Supplies $1,200 Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Calculator and academic scholarships. Andrea Morrow, Director of Finan- Aid application priority deadline: May 1. Contact: Director of Financial Aid, Institutional Financial Aid form, FA Estimator, and various scholarships. 419-995-8393. Scholarship information available online. Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA code cial Aid, 1-800-GO-OWENS. Contact: Mr. James Phinney - Director of Financial Aid, 419-755-4720. 008677), FA Estimator, Presidential Scholarship, Dean’s Scholarship, Fackler Scholarship for Henry County students and numerous NSCC Foundation Scholarships. Contact Person: Amber Yocom, Director of Financial Aid, 419-267-1333, [email protected] 8 9 North Central Northwest State Owens Community Rhodes State State College Community College College College

2441 Kenwood Circle, Mansfield, Ohio 44906-1546 22600 State Route 34, Archbold, Ohio 43502-9542 Three Locations: 1.) Toledo-area: 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg, OH, 43551 4240 Campus Drive, Lima, Ohio 45804 2.) Findlay-area: 3200 Bright Rd., Findlay, OH, 45840 Profile: North Central State College, a public two-year community-based Profile: A progressive, two-year, state-supported institution serving seven 3.) Downtown Toledo: 1301 Monroe St., Toledo, OH, 43604 Profile: Rhodes State College, a two-year public college, offers over educational institution serving the residents of north central Ohio, offers counties in northwest Ohio. Approximately 4,500 students enroll in associate 90 associate degrees and certificates in allied health, business, high quality, technical education in more than 60 associate degree and degree and certificate programs in the Arts & Sciences, Allied Health, Profile: Owens Community College offers more than 100 career-oriented nursing, public services, information and engineering technologies, certificate programs in Health, Business, Public Service, and Engineering Business, and Public Services, Science, Technology, Engineering, and technical degrees and certificates, transfer programs, and the first two and associate of arts and associate of science transfer degrees. Technologies, as well as customized workforce training programs. The Col- Mathematics, Industrial Technologies, and Nursing Divisions. NSCC’s years of a bachelor’s degree. Day, evening, online, and weekend classes Students can start their first two years at Rhodes State while taking lege enrolls approximately 3500 students per semester and is the largest workforce development branch, Custom Training Solutions enrolls 2,400 are offered. Programs are available in business, arts and sciences, health, advantage of lower tuition and transfer to a four-year institution public college within a 75 mile radius. Chartered in 1961, NC State was students. Northwest State Community College offers the Associate of Arts nursing, public service and emergency preparedness, industrial and through Rhodes State’s bachelor degree completion programs and awarded the maximum reaccreditation by the Academic Quality Improve- and Associate of Science Degrees for those students wishing to transfer to a engineering technologies, fine and performing arts, natural sciences, articulation agreements. Rhodes students are offered a variety of four-year institution. ment Program (AQIP) of the NCA’s HigherLearning Commissionand is a skilled trades, and transportation. services including free tutoring, career services, student activities Leader College for the National Achieving the Dream initiative for student and athletics, all on a beautiful 565-acre campus. The College offers Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central success. Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central both day and evening courses as well as a variety of distance Association of Colleges and Schools Association of Colleges and Schools education options. Privately managed, student – centered housing Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central options are available near campus. Admission Phone: 419-267-1320;Fax Number: 419-267-5745; Association of Colleges and Schools Office of Admissions Contact Information: 567-661-7777 Website: www.northweststate.edu Email: [email protected]; Website: www.owens.edu Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Admission Phone: 419-755-4761; Toll Free: 1-888-755-4899 Fax Num- Enrollment Information: In the Fall of 2018, approximately 4500 Association of Colleges and Schools ber: 419-755-4757 Website: www.ncstatecollege.edu Enrollment Information: In the Fall of 2018, 9,600 students enrolled. students enrolled; 82% were part-time. Average class size is 14. Housing is available near campus. All students commute. Average class Admission Phone: 419-995-8320; Fax Number: 419-995-8098 Enrollment Information: In the Fall of 2018, a total of 3,719, of size was 14 students. Academic Calendar: Semester, and eight-week summer session. Email: [email protected]; Website: www.rhodesstate.edu which 74% were part-time. Students commute or use campus Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. housing. Degrees Offered: Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Business, Enrollment Information: Fall 2017 enrollment was 3,760 students Associate of AppliedScience,Associate of IndividualizedStudies, Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied Associate of Science and Associate of Technical Studies. Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. Business, Associate of Technical Study, Associate of Arts, and Associate Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied of Science Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied Business, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Business, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Technical Studies, Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Admission Requirements: Open Admission, High school transcript or Technical Studies. Engineering Tech. GED, mandatory ACT scores or ACCUPLACER assessment for academic Admission Requirements: Open Admissions. High school transcript or placement, and new student orientation (SOAR program) are required Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. equivalent, ACT or SAT may be required for health students. Certain Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. for first time students seeking a degree or certificate. Certain programs programs may have additional selective admission requirements. may have additional requirements including selective admission. Admission Requirements: Open Admission, high school transcript or Admissions Requirements: $25 application fee, high school transcript GED, Mandatory ACT scores or COMPASS assessment for academic Office Hours: Monday through Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm; Friday: 9 am – or GED, ACCUPLACER placement test may be required depending on a Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday 8-6, Wednesday, Thursday 8-4:30 placement, and new student orientation are required for first time students 4:30 pm. Select Saturdays: 9 am – 1 pm. Hours may vary by semester student’s ACT/SAT scores. Certain programs may have additional Friday 8 - 4 seeking a degree or certificate. Certain programs may haveadditional and/or location. requirements for testing. requirements including selectiveadmission. Admission Staff: Terri Lavin, Director; Nichole Gerschutz, CCP Admissions Staff: Amy Giordano, Vice President – Student Services; Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m Advisor; Ann Fether, CCP Advisor; Cayla Walker, Admissions Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Meghan Schmidbauer – Assistant Dean, Admissions and K-12 Recruiter; Makayla Windau, Admissions Recruiter; Alex Mangotic, Partnerships; Erin Kramer – Director of Admissions Enrollment Staff: Chad Teman - Assistant Director of Admissions, Enrollment Specialist; Kristi Von Deylen, Administrative Support - Admission Staff: Thomas Mansperger, Director of Admission; April Meena Gupta - Admissions Counselor, David Morman - CCP Admissions & Marketing; Gregory, Enrollment Advisor; Special Services: Placement testing is available to all new students. Recruitment, Rita Totty - Administrative Assistant Professional/certification testing is available. NCTA Consortium member. Satellite Locations: Toledo: UT/Scott Park Campus: 2225 Nebraska Special Services: CLEP, and institutional testing available. Support Support services are available for students with disabilities. Academic Avenue Special Services: Advanced placement and institutional testing, learning services for learning disabled and handicapped students. Limited support support services for all students. Military friendly school. STEM Jobs assistance and accommodative services. Military friendly. International services for international students. TRiO Student Support Services program Special Services: Tutoring, e-tutoring, accessibility services, Prior school. student admission. serving 140 low-income, first generation and/or student with disabilities. Learning Assessments, apprenticeships and internships. Student success coaching, including advising and counseling services is College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Placement testing, College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Formerly known as PSEO, special applications, counseling or advising by college personnel, and provided for at-risk and college-ready students. College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: A unique opportunity for students must submit a CCP admissions application form signed by the special CCP orientation. Orientation is available in-person and highly motivated students in grades 7-12 to get a jump start on their student and parent in order to participate in the program. Students must College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Academic placement testing, online. future! Students enrolled in this program are able to earn college and submit a transcript and attend a CCP orientation. Some courses may special application, admission counseling and advising by college high school credit at the same time. College Credit Plus not only gives require placement testing or ACT scores. personnel, current high school transcript. Annual Expenses: In-state tuition totals $2,282 based on a 14-credit hour students the opportunity to challenge themselves academically, it also semester. Fees vary based on credit hours and courses. Net Price gives them a jump start on completing their college degree. - See more Annual Expenses: Tuition $3,844 (12 credit hours/term). Annual Expenses: $166.60 per credit hour; Net Price Calculator calculator available online. at: http://northweststate.edu/college- credit-plus at www.ncstatecollege.edu/cms/financialaid/cost Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Net Price Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Financial Annual Expenses: Tuition $172.33 per credit hour, Books/Supplies $1,200 Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Calculator and academic scholarships. Andrea Morrow, Director of Finan- Aid application priority deadline: May 1. Contact: Director of Financial Aid, Institutional Financial Aid form, FA Estimator, and various scholarships. 419-995-8393. Scholarship information available online. Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA code cial Aid, 1-800-GO-OWENS. Contact:Mr. James Phinney - Directorof Financial Aid, 419-755-4720. 008677), FA Estimator, Presidential Scholarship, Dean’s Scholarship, Fackler Scholarship for Henry County students and numerous NSCC Foundation Scholarships. Contact Person: Amber Yocom, Director of Financial Aid, 419-267-1333, [email protected] 8 9 Rio Grande Sinclair Southern State Stark State Community College Community College Community College College

Rio Grande, Ohio 45674 444 West Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402-1460 Central Campus - 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 6200 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton, OH 44720

Profile: Rio Grande Community College was established in 1974 to meet Profile: Public, two-year community college serving Montgomery County Profile: The College has four locations in Hillsboro, Mt. Profile: Stark State is conveniently adjacent to Interstate 77 in the need for technical education in the four county district of Gallia, Jack- and the Miami Valley region. In addition to the Dayton Campus, the Orab, Washington Court House and Wilmington. Approximately 2,500 North Canton with satellite locations in Akron, downtown Canton, son, Vinton, and Meigs Counties. Rio Grande Community College offers a college offers over 240 academic programs through its regional locations students are enrolled in a variety of technical and general study Barberton and Alliance. The College offers more than 230 associate wide range of services including associate degrees, technical programs, in Mason, Centerville, Englewood, Huber Heights, Wright Patterson Air programs. Placement rates for technical graduates approach 100 degrees and certificates for in-demand careers in business and transfer programs, and continuing education. Rio Grande Community Force Base and online. Sinclair remains the Southwest Ohio Region's percent. Extensive adult and developmental programs allow students to entrepreneurial studies, education, liberal arts, mathematics, College has a unique partnership with the , a four- primary choice for college education having awarded more degrees and start classes at an appropriate skill level. engineering technologies, information technology, health and public year independent liberal arts college, for students to continue on to certificates than any other Ohio Community College over the last 5 years services, and sciences. Transfer agreements with more than 40 receive a bachelor’s degree. 100% of credits from the Community College (Source: Ohio Board of Regents). With enrollment of 32,000 students, Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central colleges and universities offer students an affordable start to a transfer to the University of Rio Grande. Sinclair is among the largest community colleges in America. Sinclair Association of Colleges and Schools bachelor’s degree. also is proud to be a member of the board of the League for Innovation Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central in the Community College. Admission Phone: 937-393-3431; Toll Free: 1-800-628-7722 Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Fax Number: 937-393-6682; Email: [email protected] Association of Colleges and Schools Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Website: www.sscc.edu Admission Phone: 740-245-7208; Toll Free: 1-800-282-7201, ext. 7208 Association of Colleges and Schools Admission Phone: 330-494-6170, Ext. 4228 Email: [email protected]; Website: www.rio.edu Enrollment Information: In the Fall of 2018, a total of 2,455 Toll Free: 1-800-79-STARK; Fax Number: 330-966-6598 Admission Phone: 937-512-3675; Toll Free: (in Ohio) 1-800-315-3000 students enrolled. There were 1,687 part-time and 768 full-time Website: www.starkstate.edu Enrollment Information: In Fall 2018, 1666 were enrolled in our Website: www.sinclair.edu students. The average class size is 15. All students commute. academic programs. The average class size is 12. Housing is Enrollment Information: In the Fall of 2017, a total of 11,154 students enrolled. The average class size is 22. All students commute. available on campus; 86 percent of the students commute. Enrollment Information: In Fall 2017, 18,470 students were enrolled Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. with an average class size of 19 students. Housing is available near Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. campus. All students commute. Degrees Offered: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Business, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Associateof Applied Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied Academic Calendar: Fall 2019, Spring 2020 and Summer 2020 Technical Study, and Certificate programs. Business, Associate of Technical Studies, Associate of Arts and Associate Business, and Associate of Technical Study, and semesters with rolling admission. of Science. one-year certificate programs. Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Degrees Offered: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Technical Study, AdmissionRequirements:No application fee, ACCUPLACER Associate of Individualized Study, One Year Technical Certificate assessment, high school transcript. Certain programs may have Admission Requirements: Application, academic placement assessment Admissions Requirements: Official high school transcript/high and Short-Term Technical Certificate. additional requirements including selective admissions. or recent ACT, official high school transcript, official college transcript(s), if school equivalence (such as a GED), and official college transcripts applicable, and $95 processing fee. Certain programs may have additional (if applicable) are required for general admission. Certain programs Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and by appointment. requirements. may have additional requirements, including selective admissions. Office Hours: Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Thursday Open enrollment. No Application Fee. Admission Requirements: No application fee. First term registration Admission Staff: James Bland-VP of Student Affairs and Enrollment and Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. fee - $20. Mandatory assessment in Math and English for degree and Management; Jim Barnett III-Recruiter; Lauri Bolitho- Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. certificate seeking students. Certain programs may have additional Admissions Assistant Admission Staff: J.P. Cooney, Executive Director, Admissions and requirements. Enrollment Strategies. Jackie Hostetler, Assistant Director of Admission Staff: Kristie Russell - Director of Admissions, Michelle Special Services: Advanced placement, CLEP and institutional testing Admissions. Nate Cooks, Enrollment Representative. Rebecca Danner, Kennedy – Coordinator of Community Outreach and Recruitment, Emily Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. available. Full support services for learning disabled and handicapped Enrollment Representative. Sarah Fiddler, Enrollment Representative. Thomas – Senior Admissions Representative, Brandon Bias and Corey students. Limited support service are available for international Michael Otto, Enrollment Representative. Jeanette Russ, Enrollment Harris – Admissions Representatives, Ciara Small, College Credit Plus Enrollment Staff: Korrin Ziswiler, Director of Admissions; Robin students. Coordinator Representative. Ryan Palmer, Recruitment Representative. Brandi Rucker, Manager of Adult Admissions; Marquez Young, Manager of High Walthall, Recruitment Representative. School Admissions; Michelle Crawford, Manger of Enrollment College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Qualifying scores on Special Services: Advanced Placement, CLEP and institutional testing Communications; Brian Hart, Communications Specialist; Tabitha ACCUPLACER placement test or state approved exam eligibility test, CCP Special Services: Support services available for students with available. Accessibility and Counseling Services. Tutoring and Shuey, New Student Orientation and Campus Visit Coordinator; application form, admission counseling or advising of CCP candidates by disabilities. Special programs, services and academic scholarships Learning Center support are among several free services available to Admissions Counselors - Brandon Davis, Sarah Humphreys, Ethan college personnel, current high school transcript. available for minority (multicultural) students. Support services available for all students. Tauscher, Molly Moretti, Morgan Saylors and Natalie Bowers. international students. Advanced placement scores for certain subject Annual Expenses: Tuition $4,682; Books/Supplies $2,050 areas and CLEP credits accepted. Special Services: Advanced placement, Prior Learning Assessment College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Academic placement and Institutional testing available. Accessibility and Counseling Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid College Credit Plus Requirements: Complete College Credit Plus testing, special application form, current high school transcript, special Services, Veteran Services, International Education, Tutoring and (FAFSA), FA Estimator, and scholarships. Contact: application, submit academic placement assessment or ACT scores and CCP orientation. Learning Center support are among several free support services to Financial Aid Office, 1-800-628-7722, ext. 2610. high school transcript. If taking courses on campus, student must also all students. submit on-campus permission form and schedule a meeting with an Annual Expenses: Tuition $126.16 per credit hour; Room and Board admissions counselor. $11,166; Fees $600; Books/Supplies $1200. Annual Expenses: Total tuition and fees per credit hour: $116.03 In County; $163.28 Out of County-In State; $299.40 Out of State Annual Expenses: Tuition: $174.60 per credit hour; Books/Supplies: Financial Aid: Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA), residents. $1,500 institutional Financial Aid form and academic scholarships. 85% of students Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and receive some form of financial aid. Contact Person: Meghann Fraley, Financial Aid: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid academic scholarships. Contact Financial Aid and Registration, 330-494- Director of Financial Aid, 800-282-7201, ext. 7267. (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Sinclair’s school code is 003119. Contact: 6170, ext. 4301. Financial Aid & Scholarships office, 937-512-3000 or [email protected]. 10 11 Rio Grande Sinclair Southern State Stark State Community College Community College Community College College

Rio Grande, Ohio 45674 444 West Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402-1460 Central Campus - 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 6200 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton, OH 44720

Profile: Rio Grande Community College was established in 1974 to meet Profile: Public, two-year community college serving Montgomery County Profile: The College has four locations in Hillsboro, Mt. Profile: Stark State is conveniently adjacent to Interstate 77 in the need for technical education in the four county district of Gallia, Jack- and the Miami Valley region. In addition to the Dayton Campus, the Orab, Washington Court House and Wilmington. Approximately 2,500 North Canton with satellite locations in Akron, downtown Canton, son, Vinton, and Meigs Counties. Rio Grande Community College offers a college offers over 240 academic programs through its regional locations students are enrolled in a variety of technical and general study Barberton and Alliance. The College offers more than 230 associate wide range of services including associate degrees, technical programs, in Mason, Centerville, Englewood, Huber Heights, Wright Patterson Air programs. Placement rates for technical graduates approach 100 degrees and certificates for in-demand careers in business and transfer programs, and continuing education. Rio Grande Community Force Base and online. Sinclair remains the Southwest Ohio Region's percent. Extensive adult and developmental programs allow students to entrepreneurial studies, education, liberal arts, mathematics, College has a unique partnership with the University of Rio Grande, a four- primary choice for college education having awarded more degrees and start classes at an appropriate skill level. engineering technologies, information technology, health and public year independent liberal artscollege,forstudents to continue on to certificates than any other Ohio Community College over the last 5 years services, and sciences. Transfer agreements with more than 40 receive a bachelor’s degree. 100% of credits from the Community College (Source: Ohio Board of Regents). With enrollment of 32,000 students, Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central colleges and universities offer students an affordable start to a transfer to the University of Rio Grande. Sinclair is among the largest community colleges in America. Sinclair Association of Colleges and Schools bachelor’s degree. also is proud to be a member of the board of the League for Innovation Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central in the Community College. Admission Phone: 937-393-3431; Toll Free: 1-800-628-7722 Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Fax Number: 937-393-6682; Email: [email protected] Association of Colleges and Schools Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Website: www.sscc.edu Admission Phone: 740-245-7208; Toll Free: 1-800-282-7201, ext. 7208 Association of Colleges and Schools Admission Phone: 330-494-6170, Ext. 4228 Email: [email protected]; Website: www.rio.edu Enrollment Information: In the Fall of 2018, a total of 2,455 Toll Free: 1-800-79-STARK; Fax Number: 330-966-6598 Admission Phone: 937-512-3675; Toll Free: (in Ohio) 1-800-315-3000 students enrolled. There were 1,687 part-time and 768 full-time Website: www.starkstate.edu Enrollment Information: In Fall 2018, 1666 were enrolled in our Website: www.sinclair.edu students. The average class size is 15. All students commute. academic programs. The average class size is 12. Housing is Enrollment Information: In the Fall of 2017, a total of 11,154 students enrolled. The average class size is 22. All students commute. available on campus; 86 percent of the students commute. Enrollment Information: In Fall 2017, 18,470 students were enrolled Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. with an average class size of 19 students. Housing is available near Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. campus. All students commute. Degrees Offered: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Business, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied Academic Calendar: Fall 2019, Spring 2020 and Summer 2020 Technical Study, and Certificate programs. Business, Associate of Technical Studies, Associate of Arts and Associate Business, and Associate of Technical Study, and semesters with rolling admission. of Science. one-year certificate programs. Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. DegreesOffered: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Technical Study, Admission Requirements: No application fee, ACCUPLACER Associate of Individualized Study, One Year Technical Certificate assessment, high school transcript. Certain programs may have Admission Requirements: Application, academic placement assessment Admissions Requirements: Official high school transcript/high and Short-Term Technical Certificate. additional requirements including selective admissions. or recent ACT, official high school transcript, official college transcript(s), if school equivalence (such as a GED), and official college transcripts applicable, and $95 processing fee. Certain programs may have additional (if applicable) are required for general admission. Certain programs Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and by appointment. requirements. may have additional requirements, including selective admissions. Office Hours: Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Thursday Open enrollment. No Application Fee. Admission Requirements: No application fee. First term registration Admission Staff: James Bland-VP of Student Affairs and Enrollment and Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. fee - $20. Mandatory assessment in Math and English for degree and Management; Jim Barnett III-Recruiter; Lauri Bolitho- Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. certificate seeking students. Certain programs may have additional Admissions Assistant Admission Staff: J.P. Cooney, Executive Director, Admissions and requirements. Enrollment Strategies. Jackie Hostetler, Assistant Director of Admission Staff: Kristie Russell - Director of Admissions, Michelle Special Services: Advanced placement, CLEP and institutional testing Admissions. Nate Cooks, Enrollment Representative. Rebecca Danner, Kennedy – Coordinator of Community Outreach and Recruitment, Emily Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. available. Full support services for learning disabled and handicapped Enrollment Representative. Sarah Fiddler, Enrollment Representative. Thomas – Senior Admissions Representative, Brandon Bias and Corey students. Limited support service are available for international Michael Otto, Enrollment Representative. Jeanette Russ, Enrollment Harris – Admissions Representatives, Ciara Small, College Credit Plus Enrollment Staff: Korrin Ziswiler, Director of Admissions; Robin students. Coordinator Representative. Ryan Palmer, Recruitment Representative. Brandi Rucker, Manager of Adult Admissions; Marquez Young, Manager of High Walthall, Recruitment Representative. School Admissions; Michelle Crawford, Manger of Enrollment College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Qualifying scores on SpecialServices: AdvancedPlacement, CLEP and institutional testing Communications; Brian Hart, Communications Specialist; Tabitha ACCUPLACER placement test or state approved exam eligibility test, CCP Special Services: Support services available for students with available. Accessibility and Counseling Services. Tutoring and Shuey, New Student Orientation and Campus Visit Coordinator; application form, admission counseling or advising of CCP candidates by disabilities. Special programs, services and academic scholarships Learning Center support are among several free services available to Admissions Counselors - Brandon Davis, Sarah Humphreys, Ethan college personnel, current high school transcript. available for minority (multicultural) students. Support services available for all students. Tauscher, Molly Moretti, Morgan Saylors and Natalie Bowers. international students. Advanced placement scores for certain subject Annual Expenses: Tuition $4,682; Books/Supplies $2,050 areas and CLEP credits accepted. SpecialServices: Advanced placement, Prior Learning Assessment College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Academic placement and Institutional testing available. Accessibility and Counseling Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid College Credit Plus Requirements: Complete College Credit Plus testing, special application form, current high school transcript, special Services, Veteran Services, International Education, Tutoring and (FAFSA), FA Estimator, and scholarships. Contact: application, submit academic placement assessment or ACT scores and CCP orientation. Learning Center support are among several free support services to Financial Aid Office, 1-800-628-7722, ext. 2610. high school transcript. If taking courses on campus, student must also all students. submit on-campus permission form and schedule a meeting with an Annual Expenses: Tuition $126.16 per credit hour; Room and Board admissions counselor. $11,166; Fees $600; Books/Supplies $1200. Annual Expenses: Total tuition and fees per credit hour: $116.03 In County; $163.28 Out of County-In State; $299.40 Out of State Annual Expenses: Tuition: $174.60 per credit hour; Books/Supplies: Financial Aid: Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA), residents. $1,500 institutional Financial Aid form and academic scholarships. 85% of students Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and receive some form of financial aid. Contact Person: Meghann Fraley, Financial Aid: Complete the FreeApplication for Federal StudentAid academic scholarships. Contact Financial Aid and Registration, 330-494- Director of Financial Aid, 800-282-7201, ext. 7267. (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Sinclair’s school code is 003119. Contact: 6170, ext. 4301. Financial Aid & Scholarships office, 937-512-3000 or [email protected]. 10 11 Terra State Washington State Zane State State of Community College Community College College Ohio Transfer

2830 Napoleon Road, Fremont, Ohio 43420-9600 710 Colegate Drive, Marietta, Ohio 45750 1555 Newark Road, Zanesville, Ohio 43701

Profile: Terra State Community College is a residential two-year college Profile: Located in historic Marietta, Ohio, Washington State Profile: Zane State College offers a 179-acre main campus in The Ohio Board of Regents, following the directiveof the Ohio General located in Fremont, Ohio (just south of the Ohio Turnpike). Serving Community College is a public, state-supported institution that offers Zanesville, Ohio shared with – Zanesville, a 125- Assembly, has developed a statewide policy to facilitate movement of Northwest Ohio for fifty years, Terra State has 52 degree programs and both transfer and technical education programs. The associate of acre natural resource center, and a branch campus in Cambridge, students and transfer credits from one Ohio public college or university to certificates in the academic focus areas of Allied Health, Applied Arts, arts and associate of science degrees are designed for students who Ohio. Featuring more than 30associate degrees and certificates, another. The purpose of the State Policy is to avoid duplication ofcourse Business, Computer Systems, Engineering Technology/Manufacturing, wish to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree locally, students can complete their technical education or a transfer requirements and to enhance student mobility throughout Ohio’s higher Human Services and Transfer. Terra State boasts a safe campus, affordable and then transfer to a four-year college or university. The technical degree to take with them to a four-year college or university. Fully education system. Since independent colleges and universities in Ohio may tuition, and exceptional faculty. In August of 2018, Terra State opened its education programs prepare graduates with knowledge and skills for online as well as flexible classroom-based programs are available ormay not be participatingin the transfer policy, students interested in first 220 bed residence hall providing access to students across the state. employment in in-demand fields. in small classes designed for personalized attention. transferring to an independent institution are encouraged to check with the college or university of their choice regarding transfer agreements. Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Association of Colleges and Schools Association of Colleges and Schools The Ohio Board of Regents’ Transfer and Articulation policy established the Transfer Module, which is a specificsubset orthe entire setof a college or Admission Phone: 419-559-2349; Toll Free: 1-866-AT-TERRA Admission Phone: 740-568-1900; Fax Number: 740-376-0257 Admission Phone: 740-588-5000; Toll Free: 1-800-686-8324 university’s general education requirements. The Transfer Module contains Fax Number: 419-559-2352; Email: [email protected] Admission Email: [email protected]; Website: www.wscc.edu Fax Number: 740-454-0035; Website: www.zanestate.edu; 36-40 semester hours of specified course credits in English composition, Website: www.terra.edu Visit: www.terra.edu/visit E-mail: [email protected] mathematics, fine arts, humanities, social science,behavioral science, Enrollment Information: In the Fall 2017, a total of 1,710 students natural science, physical science, and interdisciplinary course work. Enrollment Information: In the Fall of 2018, a total of 2248 enrolled. The average class size is 15. All student commute. Campus Visits: By appointment at www.zanestate.edu/visitus or A transfer module completed at one college or university will automatically students enrolled. The average class size is 16. Housing available calling the Admissions Office at 740-588-5000. meet the requirements of the transfer module at the receiving institution, through at Landings at Terra Village, a 220 bed on-campus Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. once the student is accepted. Students may be required, however, to residence hall. Enrollment Information: Fall of 2018 enrollment was 2,275. Zane meet additional general education requirements that are not included in the Degrees Offered: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of State College awarded 395 Associate Degrees and 107 certificates Transfer Module. Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. Applied Science, Associate of Applied Business, Associate of Individualized during the 17-18 year. Studies, and Associate of Technical Studies. Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. Business, Associate of Technical Study, Associate of Individualized Studies, Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Associate of Arts and Associate of Science. Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied Admission Requirements: Application (no fee), official high school Business, Associate of Technical Study, Associate of Art, Associate of Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. transcript/high school equivalence (such as a GED), and official college Science transcripts (if applicable) are required for general admission. Selective Admission Requirements: complete admissions application (no fee), admission programs may have additional criteria, including GPA and Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. high school transcript. Certain programs may have additional ACT/SAT score requirements. requirements. Rolling admission. Admission Requirement: Application (no fee), high school/GED or Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. college transcript, and placement results for degree seeking students Office Hours: Monday and Thursday 8 am – 7 pm; Tuesday and are not required but recommended. Certain programs/scholarships may Wednesday 8 am – 5 pm; Friday, 8 am - 4 pm Admission Staff: Carrie Thrash- Director of New Student Enrollment; have additional requirements including selective admission or ACT. Jacklyn Callihan- Assistant Director of Admissions; Missy Garoza- Admission Staff: Kristen Lindsay, Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Support Specialist Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Closed Enrollment Services; Ann Warner, Assistant Director for High School Friday. Partnerships, Krista DeBlase, College Credit Plus Advisor; Tabitha Metz, Special Services: Advanced placement, CLEP, and institutional Admissions Counselor testing available. Support services available for students with Admission Staff: Molly Dunn – Director of Outreach and Recruitment; disabilities. Academic scholarships available. Megan Jones - Recruitment Coordinator; Jeannette Householder - Special Services: Support services available for students with disabilities. Admissions Records Specialist. Contact the Office of Counseling & Disability Services at 419-559-2342. College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: To be eligible for the CCP program, students must take the ACCUPLACER placement test/submit ACT Special Services: Institutional testing and advanced placement College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Students are required to scores, meet specific grade point average requirements, submit a CCP available. TRiO, tutoring, and personal counseling available. submit an application for admissions, a high school transcript, a signed application, submit a current high school transcript, meet with an academic Accessibility services for learning disabled and handicapped students. participation form, take placement tests, meet with an advisor for advisor, and attend a CCP orientation. Prospective students should contact course placement and attend a new student orientation program. Debbie Gurtis, Assistant Director of Advising and CCP Coordinator, at College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Academic placement testing, Students must score remediation free in one subject area and meet the [email protected] for more information. special application form, admission counseling or advising by college prerequisites for courses in which they plan to enroll. personnel, current high school transcript preferred, and CCP orientation. Annual Expenses: $149 per credit hour (in-state); $150 per credit Contact: Heather Shepherd, Assistant Dean to Provost Office. Email: Annual Expenses: Tuition: Part-time $176 per credit hour; Full- hour (out-of-state) [email protected] time annual tuition $4,944 Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Institution- Annual Expenses: $174 per credit hour for in-state students. Estimated Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and al Financial Aid form and academic scholarships. Reba Bartrug, Director of books/supplies $1,600 college scholarships. Financial aid priority deadline: April 1. Full and partial- Financial Aid & Government Relations; Ashley Atkinson, Assistant tuition scholarships. Contact: Financial Aid Office, 419-559-2344. Director of Financial Aid; Abby Keefer, Financial Aid Advisor. Financial Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Aid Office contact information: 740-568-1908 or [email protected]. merit and need based scholarships available. Priority deadline: May 1. Contact Financial Aid Office at 740-588-1276.

12 13 Terra State Washington State Zane State State of Community College Community College College Ohio Transfer

2830 Napoleon Road, Fremont, Ohio 43420-9600 710 Colegate Drive, Marietta, Ohio 45750 1555 Newark Road, Zanesville, Ohio 43701

Profile: Terra State Community College is a residential two-year college Profile: Located in historic Marietta, Ohio, Washington State Profile: Zane State College offers a 179-acre main campus in The Ohio Board of Regents, following the directive of the Ohio General located in Fremont, Ohio (just south of the Ohio Turnpike). Serving Community College is a public, state-supported institution that offers Zanesville, Ohio shared with Ohio University – Zanesville, a 125- Assembly, has developed a statewide policy to facilitate movement of Northwest Ohio for fifty years, Terra State has 52 degree programs and both transfer and technical education programs. The associate of acre natural resource center, and a branch campus in Cambridge, students and transfer credits from one Ohio public college or university to certificates in the academic focus areas of Allied Health, Applied Arts, arts and associate of science degrees are designed for students who Ohio. Featuring more than 30associate degrees and certificates, another. The purpose of the State Policy is to avoid duplication of course Business, Computer Systems, Engineering Technology/Manufacturing, wish to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree locally, students can complete their technical education or a transfer requirements and to enhance student mobility throughout Ohio’s higher Human Services and Transfer. Terra State boasts a safe campus, affordable and then transfer to a four-year college or university. The technical degree to take with them to a four-year college or university. Fully education system. Since independent colleges and universities in Ohio may tuition, and exceptional faculty. In August of 2018, Terra State opened its education programs prepare graduates with knowledge and skills for online as well as flexible classroom-based programs are available or may not be participating in the transfer policy, students interested in first 200 bed residence hall providing access to students across the state. employment in in-demand fields. in small classes designed for personalized attention. transferring to an independent institution are encouraged to check with the college or university of their choice regarding transfer agreements. Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Association of Colleges and Schools Association of Colleges and Schools The Ohio Board of Regents’ Transfer and Articulation policy established the Transfer Module, which is a specific subset or the entire set of a college or Admission Phone: 419-559-2349; Toll Free: 1-866-AT-TERRA Admission Phone: 740-568-1900; Fax Number: 740-376-0257 Admission Phone: 740-588-5000; Toll Free: 1-800-686-8324 university’s general education requirements. The Transfer Module contains Fax Number: 419-559-2352; Email: [email protected] Admission Email: [email protected]; Website: www.wscc.edu Fax Number: 740-454-0035; Website: www.zanestate.edu; 36-40 semester hours of specified course credits in English composition, Website: www.terra.edu Visit: www.terra.edu/visit E-mail: [email protected] mathematics, fine arts, humanities, social science, behavioral science, Enrollment Information: In the Fall 2017, a total of 1,710 students natural science, physical science, and interdisciplinary course work. Enrollment Information: In the Fall of 2017, a total of 2264 enrolled. The average class size is 15. All student commute. Campus Visits: By appointment at www.zanestate.edu/visits or calling A transfer module completed at one college or university will automatically students enrolled. The average class size is 16. Housing available the Admissions Office at 740-588-5000. meet the requirements of the transfer module at the receiving institution, through at Landings at Terra Village, a 200 bed on-campus Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. once the student is accepted. Students may be required, however, to residence hall. Enrollment Information: Fall of 2018 enrollment was 2,275. Zane meet additional general education requirements that are not included in the Degrees Offered: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science,Associate of State College awarded 395 Associate Degrees and 107 certificates Transfer Module. Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. Applied Science, Associate of Applied Business, Associate of Individualized during the 17-18 year. Studies, and Associate of Technical Studies. Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission. Business, Associate of Technical Study, Associate of Individualized Studies, Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Associate of Arts and Associate of Science. Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied Admission Requirements: Application (no fee), official high school Business, Associate of Technical Study, Associate of Art, Associate of Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. transcript/high school equivalence (such as a GED), and official college Science transcripts (if applicable) are required for general admission. Selective Admission Requirements: complete admissions application (no fee), admission programs may have additional criteria, including GPA and Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. high school transcript. Certain programs may have additional ACT/SAT score requirements. requirements. Rolling admission. Admission Requirement: Application (no fee), high school/GED or Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. college transcript, and placement results for degree seeking students Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 am - 5 pm; Friday, 8 am - 4 pm are not required but recommended. Certain programs/scholarships may Admission Staff: Carrie Thrash- Director of New Student Enrollment; have additional requirements including selective admission or ACT. Admission Staff: Heath Martin, Associate Vice President for Student Jacklyn Callihan- Assistant Director of Admissions; Missy Garoza- and Enrollment Services; Justin Veigel, Director of Admissions; Ann Enrollment Support Specialist Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Closed Warner, Assistant Director for High School Partnerships, A.J. Mehlow, Friday. College Credit Plus Advisor; Elise Emly, Admissions Recruiter; Tabitha SpecialServices: Advanced placement, CLEP, and institutional Metz, Admissions Recruiter testing available. Support services available for students with Admission Staff: Molly Dunn – Director of Outreach and Recruitment; disabilities. Academic scholarships available. Megan Jones - Recruitment Coordinator; Jeannette Householder - Special Services: Support services available for students with disabilities. Admissions Records Specialist. Contact the Office of Counseling & Disability Servicesat 419-559-2342. College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: To be eligible for the CCP program, students must take the ACCUPLACER placement test/submit ACT Special Services: Institutional testing and advanced placement College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Students are required to scores, meet specific grade point average requirements, submit a CCP available. TRiO, tutoring, and personal counseling available. submit an application for admissions, a high school transcript, a signed application, submit a current high school transcript, meet with an academic Accessibility services for learning disabled and handicapped students. participation form, take placement tests, meet with an advisor for advisor, and attend a CCP orientation. Prospective students should contact course placement and attend a new student orientation program. Debbie Gurtis, Assistant Director of Advising and CCP Coordinator, at College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Academic placement testing, Students must score remediation free in one subject area and meet the [email protected] for more information. special application form, admission counseling or advising by college prerequisites for courses in which they plan to enroll. personnel, current high school transcript preferred, and CCP orientation. Annual Expenses: $149 per credit hour (in-state); $150 per credit Contact: Heather Shepherd, Assistant Dean to Provost Office. Email: Annual Expenses: Tuition: Part-time $172 per credit hour; Full- hour (out-of-state) [email protected] time annual tuition $4128 Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Institution- Annual Expenses: $174 per credit hour for in-state students. Estimated Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and al Financial Aid form and academic scholarships. Reba Bartrug, Director of books/supplies $1,600 college scholarships. Financial aid priority deadline: April 1. Full and partial- Financial Aid & Government Relations; Ashley Atkinson, Assistant tuition scholarships. Contact: Financial Aid Office, 419-559-2344. Director of Financial Aid; Abby Keefer, Financial Aid Advisor. Financial Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Aid Office contact information: 740-568-1908 or [email protected]. merit and need based scholarships available. Priority deadline: May 1. Contact Financial Aid Office at 740-588-1276.

12 13 Colleges Two-Year Colleges: Associate Degree Preferred! Belmont College ...... 2 Central Ohio Technical College...... 2 Do you know that nearly 50 percent of all undergraduate college students Cincinnati State Technical and begin their studies at a two-year college? Two-year colleges offer: Community College ...... 3

Clark State Community College ...... 3 • Academic Excellence Columbus State Community College ...... 4 • Quality Faculty and Staff Cuyahoga Community College ...... 4 • Affordable Cost Eastern Gateway Community College ..... 5 • Classes Close to Home Edison Community College ...... 5 • Variety of Programs Hocking College...... 6 • Outstanding Support Services (Financial Aid, Counseling, Lakeland Community College...... 6 Tutoring, etc.) Lorain County Community College ...... 7 • Personal Attention Marion Technical College...... 7 • State-of-the-Art Equipment and Facilities North Central State College ...... 8 • Caring Environment Northwest State Community College ...... 8 • Small Classes Owens Community College ...... 9 • Collegiate Environment (Student Clubs, Activities, and Sports) Rhodes State College ...... 9 • Ability to Transfer Credits Rio Grande Community College ...... 10 • ProgramsAccredited by North Central Association of Colleges Sinclair Community College ...... 10 and Schools Southern State Community College...... 11 Ohio’s two-year college system is made up of 23 state-assisted and Stark State College ...... 11 locally autonomous technical and community colleges. In recent years, Terra State Community College ...... 12 over 200,000 studentshave enrolledin college credit coursesat these Washington State Community College... 12 institutions throughout Ohio. Zane State College ...... 13 Two-year colleges consist ofthree types: technical, state community, and community. Technical colleges provide hands-on education in a specific field. Many technical college graduates transfer to baccalaureate programs. Both state community and community colleges offer technical programs and university parallel programs providing students with a variety of options.

Students who choose to begin their college careers at a two-year college cite quality of education and reasonable cost as the main benefits. Completingthe first two years ofa bachelor’sdegree at a two- year collegecan savethe student several thousanddollars. A varietyof technical, career-oriented degrees offered by two-year colleges can lead to employment immediately after the student completes his/her associate degree.

This guide provides an up-to-date directory ofprogramsand services offered by Ohio’s system of technical and community colleges. We hope Information in this publication was provided by members of the Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling (OACAC) and the you find it helpful! Ohio Association of Two-Year College Admission Officers (OATYCAO) was prepared at Cuyahoga Community College.