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The University of Cincinnati is responding proactively to the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and is committed to protecting the health and well-being of all its students, staff, and others in the community. The university is carrying out a range of adaptive measures to ensure that it can remain open and deliver outstanding education throughout this and the next academic year.
The university has decided to adopt a responsive educational strategy that combines a number of platforms including online, hybrid, and face-to-face program offerings. This is in addition to an amended academic calendar and enhanced health and safety protocols across the institution. Each academic department is rapidly developing online versions of available courses and working to ensure that UC’s track record on delivering academic excellence continues.
UC has over 20 years of experience with online and distanced learning, and a global reputation for experiential and co-curricular education. These elements will continue to benefit UC students and support the university’s core academic mission, all while placing the health of students and faculty at the highest priority. A number of teams across the university including UC Online, the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, the Faculty Enrichment Center, and IT@UC are working well to ensure that all students’ learning needs can be met under a range of public health scenarios.
Current high school students (including those with college credit earned while in high school) or high school graduates who have not attended a college/university.
Students who have earned college credit since graduating from high school.
Current high school students (including those with college credit earned while in high school) or high school graduates who have not attended a college/university.
Current high school students (including those with college credit earned while in high school) or high school graduates who have attended a college/university.
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The Accelerated College English Program (ACE) is offered by the university to students who wish to study at the institution and improve their English proficiency. By beginning in this program students don’t add an extra year of study, but rather, enhance their first year with English as a second language courses. The program is divided into two semesters that focus on providing English as a second language courses and instruction in some major course subjects that are used as credit towards a degree program. Full completion of the one-year program allows students to gain guaranteed admission to a degree program as a second-year student. Scholarship awards are available to reduce the cost of tuition after the completion of the first year.
Students have the option to select from over 100 major course subjects when studying the Accelerated College English Program (ACE). In addition, they are well-supported by academic advisors, with progress continually monitored and the provision of academic resources. Admission to the program requires students to:
In order to be accepted into the program the following proof of English language proficiency is required:
The University of Cincinnati offers students the opportunity to participate in the institution’s unique co-op and internships program. The co-op program is based on the co-operative educational model that see students pursue alternate semesters of academic study with full-time work in their subject area and field. Students spend between 15 and 18 weeks at an employer in a semester rotation, with full pay, working 35-hour weeks. It’s an ideal way of combining theory and practice, meaning students develop critical skills and competencies in professional settings.
The UC co-op and internships program is ranked at number one amongst public universities in the U.S. by the U.S. News & World Report. Students can take advantage of over 6,000 co-op placements a year with over 1,300 companies based in the U.S. and abroad. Some of the companies include well-known names like Apple, Microsoft, Nike, Disney and Toyota.
The university hosts the third largest co-op program in the world and allows UC students to collectively earn USD 75 million every year. Rather than stopping at these achievements, UC is pressing ahead with developing the next generation of co-ops and internships to ensure that its students are riding the wave of applied learning innovation. This dedication to future-focused, competitive experience-based learning ensures that the university’s students will thrive in the digital knowledge economy and global marketplace.
The University of Cincinnati prides itself on its fantastically diverse and exciting international community. UC invests a huge amount of time and resources into making sure that every visitor to UC has an unforgettable student experience and departs with unbeatable professional potential.
The university supports UC International, a specialized service which develops a wide range of opportunities for international work and learning experiences, as well as cultural and social exchange. The service offers round the clock support for over 3,500 international students every year who make Cincinnati their home from home. In addition to this, the university lives up to its reputation as a global institution by consistently driving transnational collaboration and innovation through strategic partnership and community investment.
The university’s International Services helps international students and visitors in understanding the culture of the United States and the unique community of UC, in addition to the various rules and procedures that apply to students and life in the United States more generally. This assistance includes helping students acclimatize to life in America, managing their visa, securing employment, paying taxes, having fun and making friends.
The university also hosts a large number of student-led groups and social events on its campuses, so international students have no shortage of opportunities to make friends. UC’s dedicated International Partners and Leaders (IPALs) program connects international and domestic students for a personalized experience, cultural exchange and extra English language experience.
At the University of Cincinnati students can rest assured that their safety, security, good health and wellbeing are protected round the clock by expert staff. The university’s Department of Public Safety works closely with local authorities and community partners on crime prevention, safety services and other support for students and staff. This integrated approach combined with high levels of training and excellent resourcing means that students at UC are able to flourish.
The university’s safety services understand that secure living in a bustling urban environment also requires participation and responsibility on a personal basis. The university’s Bearcat Guardian mobile app delivers safety notifications, direct communication with campus security, and safety tips straight to students 24/7.
In addition to this, the university’s safety and security personnel provides a number of regular services to students and staff. This includes:
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