Ashland University

What you'll study

This is not a taught degree; instead the transfer process determines how your existing college‑level courses and, if applicable, high‑school coursework will map onto Ashland degree requirements. Ashland accepts college‑level credit with a C‑ or better from regionally accredited institutions and adjusts credits from quarter calendars to a semester basis. Most associate degree requirements transfer as the equivalent of 64 semester hours and grant junior status. Credits from non‑regionally accredited institutions may be accepted provisionally on a course‑by‑course basis.

Entry requirements

Key admission points drawn from Ashland's published requirements:

• Minimum cumulative 2.25 GPA in previous college work.
• Must be in good standing at previous institution(s) and not dismissed for academic or social reasons.
• Submit official college transcripts from every college attended; if fewer than 30 semester hours of college credit, also submit a high‑school transcript.
• Sending ACT, CLT or SAT scores is optional for all majors except nursing.
• Official transcripts should be mailed to Ashland University, Office of Admissions, 401 College Ave., Ashland, OH 44805, or sent electronically to au-transcripts@ashland.edu via approved providers.
• For provisional transfer credit from non‑regionally accredited institutions, students must pass 15 semester hours at Ashland with C grades or better before up to 64 semester hours may be accepted.

Career prospects

Because this process facilitates entry into Ashland’s undergraduate programs, career outcomes depend on the specific major you complete after transfer. The transfer pathway itself does not prescribe careers; successful transfer typically allows students to continue toward bachelor‑level qualifications that lead to profession‑specific roles aligned with their chosen degree.

Scholarships & funding angle

Admitted transfer students are eligible for grants and scholarships; award notices are sent shortly after admission. Applying early can assist with financial aid processing, class scheduling and credit evaluation. Use Ashland’s Transfer Credit Calculator for an unofficial preview of how courses may apply before submitting transcripts for an official evaluation.