Transferring Classes from Lakeland Community College to Ohio State

I'm attending Lakeland Community College and want to transfer to Ohio State. How can I make sure my credits transfer smoothly? Any insight on Ohio State's specific requirements would be appreciated.

Transferring between colleges can be a complicated process, but with the right planning, it can go very smoothly.

Firstly, it'll be beneficial to reach out to both your current academic advisor at Lakeland Community College and the academic advisor at Ohio State University (OSU). They'll be able to provide you with guidelines specific to each school and program in your preferred course of study.

Then, you should look into the Transferology tool which is recommended by OSU. This tool can help you determine which of your Lakeland Community College classes may be directly equivalent to classes at OSU, and which ones may be counted as elective credit. Keep in mind that each course of study at OSU may have different requirements for what classes it accepts.

Also, pay attention to OSU’s minimum GPA requirement for transfers. At the time of writing, OSU requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 from all colleges attended. You must maintain or exceed this GPA to ensure you're eligible to transfer.

Likewise, be mindful of deadlines. The application deadline for autumn semester transfer admission is July 15, while the deadline for the spring semester is December 1.

Finally, make sure to follow OSU's Transfer Credit Policy. Especially note that OSU typically only accepts credits from institutions that were regionally accredited at the time the credit was earned.

By making sure to keep these points in mind, you'll be on your way to a successful transfer from Lakeland Community College to Ohio State University. Good luck!