UC Answers: How do I stand out when ACT/SAT tests are optional?
September 11, 2020
Many factors go into gaining admission into the college of your choice. Learn what that means when standardized test scores are optional.
Cincinnati Decision Day arrives with record numbers and Bearcat surprises
February 5, 2021
As UC reaches Cincinnati Decision Day on Feb. 5 — when thousands of students find out if they’ve been admitted to the university to pursue their studies — the numbers reveal that the institution is more popular than ever.
UC breaks summer enrollment record two years running
June 24, 2021
UC welcomes its largest summer class in university history by nearly 500 students. Preliminary summer 2021 enrollment is at 20,618 students, up 2.4% from 2020, when UC previously surpassed the university’s summer enrollment record. The upward trajectory represents a longtime trend in summer enrollment.
A UC first: Enrollment tops 48,000
August 18, 2022
The University of Cincinnati anticipates record enrollment as classes begin Monday, Aug. 22, with a projected 48,300 students — a 3% increase over last year. It will mark nearly a decade of continuous growth of a student body that increasingly reflects the university’s core values.
Angela Elliott starts a new family tradition — by going to college at UC
October 28, 2022
When a parent has a substance abuse disorder, many children lose their way. UC students Angela and Marcus Elliott found education as their passion, with Angela acting as a mentor to her younger brother. Both received scholarships and now pursue higher education through scholarships. .
Cincinnati media: Surprise scholarships celebrate Decision Day at the University of Cincinnati
January 25, 2024
Five television stations from across Greater Cincinnati featured segments on UC's Decision Day 2024. Thousands of high school students from across the region learned they were admitted to the University of Cincinnati for Fall 2024. Applications to UC approached nearly 33,000, a 7% increase over last year.
UC celebrates newest Bearcats on Decision Day
January 22, 2024
Decision Day is when the newest Bearcats learn they’ve been accepted into the University of Cincinnati. This year UC surprised six students from four Greater Cincinnati high schools in person with admission, scholarships and celebrations.
5 tips for a successful semester
January 16, 2024
Ronay Lions, success coach in the College of Allied Health Sciences, offers five practical ways students can achieve their goals this semester and beyond.
4 must-dos before starting your first semester
June 7, 2024
University of Cincinnati student worker Meredith Hasken explains four helpful tips for first students who are staring a new program.