Steps to Transfer
1 Select a Transfer Program
- Review List of Transfer Concentrations & Pathways
- Explore Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways
- Use Transferology to explore transfer options
- Meet with a Career & Transfer Services Advisor about career and transfer options
*If you are unsure about a transfer program, talk with your Owens Academic Advisor or a Career & Transfer Services Advisor about taking Ohio Transfer 36 general education courses.
*If you are looking to take only a course or two at Owens and transfer back to your home institution, you are considered a Transient/Visiting Student. View our transient student admissions and registration process here.
2 Choose a Transfer Institution
- Consider factors such as: your desired major, location, size, support services, learning opportunities (internships, research, program/class format (ex. online, in-person, evening/weekend)
- Investigate Express Programs
- Explore college websites
- Attend the Owens Transfer Fair to gather information about colleges from transfer representatives
*If you know what major you want to pursue but are unsure about which transfer institution, talk with your Owens Academic Advisor about taking Transfer Assurance Guide (TAG) courses.
3 Meet with Transfer Representative at Your Desired Institution
- Schedule appointment
- Ask about transferable courses
- Inquire about the application process, timeline and scholarships
- Apply for admission at your transfer institution at least one semester before you plan to transfer
- Meet with your Owens Academic Advisor to discuss Owens degree requirements
4 Complete your Transfer
- Apply for graduation at Owens via Ozone on the Education Planning card
- Request Owens transcript be sent to transfer institution using the Request Official Transcript link in Ozone on the Student Information card
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