Frequently Asked Questions - High School Students

Applying to college can be overwhelming and you probably have a lot of questions about the process. You are not alone. Here are some questions we often get from high school students preparing to apply for their first year of college.

What are Cincinnati's admission requirements?

High School Curriculum

The University of Cincinnati requires that high school students applying for their first year of college at the Uptown (Main) campus have completed the following Ohio college preparatory curriculum or their state's college preparatory curriculum:

4 units of English

4 units of math*

3 units of science

3 units of social studies

5 units of electives**

*Mathematics units must include 1 unit of algebra II or the equivalent of algebra II.

**Electives can include any combination of foreign language, additional core courses not otherwise required, fine arts, business, career-technical education, family and consumer sciences, technology, or agricultural education.

Note: 1 unit is defined as the equivalent to one full year of course instruction.

For the purposes of admission, a student may use advanced computer science to meet one unit of math, science, or elective requirement if the student used the advanced computer science unit to meet the curriculum requirement under section 3313.603 of the Revised Code.

Required Application Materials