Transfer Admission

Ohio Transfer 36

The Ohio Transfer 36 (OT36) is a state-wide requirement for Ohio's public colleges and universities to facilitate the seamless transfer of credits between Ohio public institutions. It aims to guarantee the transfer of 36 semester hours of completed general education coursework from one participating institution to another. The learning outcomes include English composition, oral communication, mathematics, statistics & logic, arts & humanities, social and behavioral sciences, the natural sciences, diversity, equity & inclusion and other elements. Xavier University honors the primary objective of the OT36 and acknowledges how its learning outcomes align with many of our Core requirements.

Ohio Transfer 36 FAQs

The Ohio Transfer 36 (formerly the Ohio Transfer Module) is a statewide initiative designed to make transferring between public colleges and universities in Ohio as smooth as possible. It's a set of general education courses (36 credit hours) that is guaranteed to transfer and fulfill general education requirements at any other public higher education institution in the state.

This means you can complete your foundational courses at one Ohio public institution and be confident that they will be accepted when you enroll in another.

The Ohio Transfer 36 is built around core academic areas, ensuring that your coursework provides a solid foundation for any major. The curriculum includes courses in:

  • English Composition: A minimum of 3 semester hours.
  • Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: A minimum of 3 semester hours.
  • Arts and Humanities: A minimum of 6 semester hours from at least two different disciplines.
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences: A minimum of 6 semester hours from at least two different disciplines.
  • Natural and Physical Sciences: A minimum of 6 semester hours, which must include a lab component.
  • Additional Electives: The remaining credits are chosen from any of the above categories to reach the 36-hour total.
  • Saves You Time and Money: By guaranteeing the transfer of a block of credits, you avoid repeating courses and paying for them twice.
  • Clearer Path to Graduation: The standardized curriculum provides a clear roadmap for completing your general education requirements, making it easier to plan your academic journey.
  • Flexibility and Mobility: Whether you start at a community college and want to move to a university, or you're changing universities, the Ohio Transfer 36 ensures your credits move with you.

  • Check Course Equivalencies: Use tools like Transferology to see how specific courses transfer between institutions.
  • Contact an Advisor: Talk to an academic advisor at your current and future institutions to ensure the courses you choose align with your intended major.
  • Learn About the Policy: Read the full Ohio Articulation and Transfer Policy for detailed information on transfer policies and best practices.

Alignment of Ohio Transfer 36 (OT36) with Xavier's Core Requirements

English Composition and Oral Communication

First writing course required (at least 3 credit hours)

Xavier University Requirements: English Composition and Oral Communication

Xavier offers an accelerated Composition course (ENGL 101). The combination of Composition I and Composition II at other institutions fulfills the requirement. Courses that satisfy Ohio’s Oral Communication requirement would satisfy Xavier’s Oral Communication requirement.

Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic

(at least 3 credit hours)

Xavier University Requirements: Mathematical Perspectives and/or Quantitative Reasoning

(at least 3 credit hours from the approved course list)

Natural Sciences

(at least 6 credit hours, including one lab course)

Xavier University Requirements: Natural Sciences

(at least 6 credit hours, including one lab course, from the approved course list) The first lecture and lab combination fulfills the Natural Science requirement. A second lecture and lab combination fulfills Scientific Perspectives.

Social and Behavioral Sciences

(at least 6 credit hours from two different disciplines)

Xavier University Requirements: Social Sciences

(at least 6 credit hours from the approved course list)

Arts and Humanities

(at least 6 credit hours from two different disciplines)

Xavier University Requirements: Humanities and the Arts

Xavier requires 3 credit hours in each of these areas: Creative Perspectives, Historical Perspectives, and Humanities. One history course fulfills Xavier’s Humanities requirement. Two history courses fulfill the Historical Perspectives requirement.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

(optional)

Xavier University Requirements: Diversity Core Requirement

(3 credit hours from the approved course list)

Additional Ohio Transfer 36 - approved coursework

(up to 12 credit hours)

Xavier University Requirements: Additional coursework to reach 36 credit hours

(May count towards additional Xavier Core Curriculum requirements)

Total Credit Hours: 36-40 credit hours

Total Credit Hours: At least 36 credit hours of XU courses

*CORE 100, CORE 101, CORE 102, CORE 105 must be fulfilled at Xavier. ENGL 205 is typically fulfilled at Xavier. 

If you'd like to learn more about how your specific credits will transfer please contact transfercredit@xavier.edu for more details.

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