FAQs

Ohio students grade 7-12 that meet our admission requirements are eligible to participate in the UC CCP program. Meeting admissions and eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission to the program and a holistic review of the student is taken into consideration.

Once you have been admitted to the Dual Enrollment program, your admission remains valid until you graduate high school. There is no need to reapply. 

Yes, you are eligible to participate in the Dual Enrollment program while you're in high school. However, once you graduate and apply to college, you will be classified as an international student.

No. However, ACT or SAT scores may be used to satisfy certain course prerequisites instead of required placement test scores. You can talk to your advisor about which specific courses this applies to! You can send your ACT Score through act.org.

You can find all information about the Dual Enrollment application process on our Apply page. If you still have questions, you are welcome to contact us at launch@uc.edu.

If you want to change to taking courses online or at a UC campus, please submit the Change of Modality Request Form. 

After receiving your admissions decision you will receive the following communication from the Launch UC office to your personal email:

• 1 day after receiving decision: Welcome to Dual Enrollment email with a basic overview of your next steps
• 5 days after receiving decision: Receive your UC log- in information
• 6 days after receiving decision: Next Steps email with links to begin accessing UC platforms and resources
• 7 Days after receiving decision: Placement Test Information
• 14 Days after receiving decision: Invitation to access Dual Enrollment Canvas Orientation

Summer 2026 New Applicants:  

• Admission decision:  Typically within one week of receipt of all materials. 

REMINDER: You can check the status of your application here, including receipt of requirement materials.

• CCP Orientation Invitation:  You will receive access to the Dual Enrollment Canvas Orientation within two weeks of receipt of login credentials. 

REMINDER:  You will receive an email with your login credentials 3-5 days after offer of admission. You will need these log in credentials to access the Canvas Orientation

• Advisor Assignment:  Typically within two weeks of successful completion of the mandatory Dual Enrollment Orientation. If you believe you have successfully completed orientation, please re-review the last module and ensure you have completed all of the required forms/ Exit Ticket. You will not be assigned an advisor if all of these have not been completed.

Fall 2026 New Applicants:

• Admission decision:  Our admissions staff are currently prioritizing Summer admission. Please be patient while we complete Summer admission.  You will be processed in the order received when we pivot to Fall admission.

REMINDER: You can check the status of your application , including receipt of requirement materials.

• Dual Enrollment Orientation Invitation:  NEW Fall applicants offered admission will not be added to Dual Enrollment Orientation until May 2025. 

• Advisor Assignment:  Typically within two weeks of completion of the mandatory Dual Enrollment Orientation.

To reset your central login password, please visit UC's Password Self Service.

You are assigned an advisor within two weeks after completing the Dual Enrollment orientation. Once you are assigned an advisor, they will contact you through your UC email. You can locate your advisor in Catalyst by clicking on the "My Academics" tile and looking in the "Academic Profile" box. You may also locate your advisor and schedule an appointment with them through My Bearcat Network. 

UC's current semester course schedule may be found in the Catalyst Course Search. If future semester offerings are available, select a different term in the Term drop down box.

For the first 15 credit hours, students must take Level 1 courses as deemed by State House Bill 49. After this requirement has been met, students can take courses outside of the Level 1 course list as agreed upon with their advisor during an advising appointment. Restrictions and pre-requisites may limit student’s ability to take courses both on and off of the Level 1 course list. 

Dual Enrollment students can take up to a maximum of 15 credits per semester. We suggest students take between 1-4 courses, depending on their high school schedule. This can be discussed with both your advisor and your high school counselor!

You will not be able to register for courses until you meet with your advisor and complete your semesterly mandatory advising requirement. During this appointment, your advisor will help you identify the courses you will register for and can answer any registration questions you may have! For more information on how to register for courses, please visit the Registrar's Office FAQ page.

A prerequisite is generally a requirement that a student must complete before enrolling in a course. Different choices of prerequisites may be listed. For example, for UC's CHEM 1040/Introduction to Chemistry, students may satisfy the course prerequisite by taking a math course like MATH 1021, OR by scoring a 55 or higher on the ALEKS placement test. Some courses may require more than one prerequisite.

A corequisite is another type of requirement that may be listed to enroll in a course. Common corequisites include enrollment in a particular program or major at UC. Example: ‘COMM-DL Only’ or ‘Cincinnati Online’ listed on the enrollment requirements. 

Some courses, such as Math, Science, English and Foreign Languages, may require a student to complete a placement assessment before enrolling in a course.

ENGLISH: If you are planning to take English Composition (ENGL 1001), an English Assessment score (or ACT ENGL or SAT EBRW) must be on your academic record to satisfy the course prerequisite.

The self-assessment is fully online and will take approximately 10 minutes to complete; it includes a short reading.

You may access the English Assessment in your Bearcat Portal Tasks or Portal Additional Resources

MATH/SCIENCE: If you are planning to take a math or science course, a Math Placement Test (or ACT MATH or SAT MATH) must be on your academic record to satisfy course prerequisites. ALEKS is an un-proctored test is available online and may be taken at any time; however, one the test is started, you have 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete it.

You may access the Math Placement Test in your Bearcat Portal Tasks or Portal Additional Resources

FRENCH/SPANISH: For French and Spanish courses, check out the French and Spanish Placement Questionnaire in your Bearcat Portal Tasks or Portal Additional Resources.

Please contact your advisor with additional questions regarding placement tests and subsequent scores.

Dual Enrollment students are required to meet with their assigned advisor prior to each semester they plan to enroll at UC. A hold is placed on students accounts until they meet this requirement. You may schedule an appointment in My Bearcat Network. If you believe you have satisfied you mandatory advising appointment requirement and still have an advising hold, please contact your advisor.

Check with your high school counselor to verify that any course you take as a Dual Enrollment student satisfies a particular high school graduation requirement. UC does not have the authority to determine course applicability to high school graduation requirements.

Contact your advisor and explore various academic support resources available to UC students such as the Learning Commons and the UC Writing Center.

Discuss academic and financial implications of dropping or withdrawing from a course with your high school counselor, CCP advisor, and family.

Follow up with your CCP advisor for specific instructions for how to drop or withdraw from a course.

Failing or withdrawing from a Dual Enrollment course has consequences at both the college and high school level. At UC, failing and withdrawing from a course will result in a permanent mark on your college transcript. A failed grade will carry a 0.0 GPA on your college transcript, while a withdrawal has no GPA impacts. Individual high schools have their own policies regarding failed and withdrawn Dual Enrollment courses. There can be impacts to your transcript, GPA and potential required tuition refunds from the student/ family. Please contact your high school to determine their specific policy. 

Log into your College Board Account. Above your scores, you will click on a button that says, "Send my scores to schools". Please include the University of Cincinnati. This score will be able to be seen by all 3 UC campuses.

Yes, Dual Enrollment students are responsible for purchasing their own textbooks unless otherwise agreed upon by their high school.

You can check your course listing in Catalyst to see if your books are available. If no textbook information is available, select "email me when coursework is available".

You can check your course listing in Catalyst for information about required books. If no textbook information is available, select "email me when coursework is available". Materials are usually also listed under your course(s) in Canvas.

You can order textbooks directly from the UC Bookstore on your campus. If ordering your books online, please follow these instructions. If purchasing your books in-store, remember to bring your Bearcat Card or photo ID and mention your CCP status at checkout.

You should have received instructions from your academic advisor on how to resolve textbook issues. If you continue to have issues, please send a screenshot of your error message to your advisor.

If ordering online, books listed as being in backorder may still be ordered. The order will be fulfilled when the book is back in stock. If a book is listed as out of stock, please email your campus bookstore:

• Clifton Campus: 0032txt@follett.com
• UC Blue Ash Campus: 0030mgr@follett.com
• UC Clermont Campus: 0029mgr@follett.com

If ordering in-store, a bookstore associate will provide a special order form for you to fill out. The bookstore will notify you by phone, once the book is back in stock, usually within 3-4 business days, except when book is in backorder from the publisher.

If the following message appears in the course materials information section of your course in Catalyst, your main course textbook will be available in your Canvas course at the first day of class:

“Above item is part of a program where course materials are included in a course charge or tuition”

There may be additional required lab books, workbooks, or supplemental textbooks for the class that you will need to acquire from the bookstore. Please check Catalyst or your course syllabus for a listing of any additional required materials. Contact us at launch@uc.edu if you have questions regarding the difference between textbooks and materials.

If your course materials listed through the bookstore include digital textbooks or an online access code, you may add these items to your bookstore cart and proceed to purchase. The access code will be either mailed to you (if you have ordered online) via printed card or envelope, or printed on your bookstore receipt (if you acquire in store). Please do not discard your receipt or your physical access card!

If you are a public or non-public school student, you will need to work with your school counselor/school district to purchase textbook access.

No. Students enrolled in dual-enrollment programs are not eligible for University on-campus housing.

No. Dual Enrollment students are not permitted to participate in study abroad programs as they are beyond the scope of this program.

If you are taking a course on a UC campus, you will need to arrange your own transportation and parking. Neither transportation nor parking is covered by the Dual Enrollment program. Parking passes and parking information for each campus can be found on the Parking and Transportation Services website.

While Dual Enrollment students are not eligible to officially join registered student organizations (RSOs) as non-matriculated students, you are welcome to attend campus events, utilize the Bearcat Promise Career Studio, Learning Commons or connect with the Center for Community Engagement for Volunteer Opportunities. Dual Enrollment students can access a range of resources and services. However, some restrictions may apply depending on the particular resource. If you have questions about a particular service, please reach out to your academic advisor. 

UC has an Accessibility Resources office located on each campus. This office provides full and equal access to students, employees, and visitors with disabilities. You can register with Accessibility Resources to receive academic accommodations in your UC courses, regardless of course modality. IEPs and 504s used in your high school will not automatically transfer to UC. In addition, your high school counselor or parent/guardian will not be permitted to reach out to UC on your behalf. To receive accommodations, you will need to register with UC’s Accessibility Resources team.

If you completed your Dual Enrollment coursework at UC and you plan to attend UC, you do not need to send a transcript.

If you plan to attend college elsewhere and you need an official UC transcript, you will need to access your Catalyst Portal. Transcripts can be ordered on the “My Academics” page under “Grades/Transcript/Enroll Cert.”

Yes. All students must apply to UC Undergraduate Admissions as a first-time freshman student. Participating in UC Dual Enrollment does not guarantee automatic admission into any degree program at the University of Cincinnati. However, Dual Enrollment students will be able to apply to UC for free!

Yes. All incoming freshmen, including former Dual Enrollment students, are required to attend orientation. There are no exceptions to this rule. This is where you will meet your new academic advisor with whom you will work with after leaving the Dual Enrollment program.

If you took Dual Enrollment credit at another institution, please search UC's transfer equivalency database and work with your current academic advisor to determine how your credits may transfer to UC.

If you plan to attend college outside of UC, please contact a representative from the institution you plan to attend. State that you are interested in applying and ask how the course(s) in question will transfer and apply toward your intended degree.