Transfer Credits to and From Lakeland

The Transfer Center strives to provide a seamless process for students transferring college credits to and from Lakeland Community College. With this goal in mind the transfer center provides the following services to all Lakeland students:

• Assisting students with all phases of the transfer credit process, including tracking transcripts sent to and from Lakeland.
• Providing current Lakeland students with information about continuing their education at a four-year college/university.
• Providing written and web-based equivalency guides and course articulation information.
• Maintaining a calendar of regularly scheduled visits by college/university representatives to our campus.
• Hosting an annual College Transfer Fair on the Lakeland campus.
• Providing contact information for college and university representatives.

Learn how you can earn your associate degree at Lakeland, and start a bachelor's degree program as a college junior! Transfer pathways provide assurance that your courses from Lakeland will transfer smoothly toward your bachelor's degree at one of Ohio's participating colleges.

• Ohio Consortium for Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts

• Our University Partnerships offer over 40 bachelor and graduate degree programs right here on campus!

Transfer of credits from one Ohio public college/university to another has now been guaranteed with the development of the Transfer Module by the Ohio Board of Regents for students with acceptable academic records. View the Transfer Module.

You can obtain accurate information about how your courses can transfer and apply to degree programs at another institution using Transferology.

This guide provides answers to your transfer questions and resources to help you become a successful transfer student.

• What is meant by a "transfer degree?"
• Can I stay at Lakeland to finish my four-year degree?
• What if I want to transfer credits to private or out-of-state institutions?
• I have looked at the courses in the AA or AS degree and it is a large list. How do I know what specific courses to choose?

That generally refers to the Associate of Arts (AA) or the Associate of Science (AS) degree. The courses listed in those degrees may not be specific to any particular major. The courses are usually called "general education courses" or "gen eds" and are also referred to as Ohio Transfer 36 (OT36).

Depending on your major, there may be a University Partnership program which allows you to continue taking courses on our campus, but as the student of a four-year institution earning a bachelor or graduate degree.

Not a problem. Lakeland Community College is nationally accredited and our courses are recognized by all other accredited colleges across the country.

Yes, it is a large list. Remember, these are the "gen eds" that were mentioned. You have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of courses that will transfer to a four-year institution. You can also meet with a Lakeland counselor to discuss your options.

Find more transfer resources on our Transfer from Lakeland page.

Ohio Consortium For Transfer Pathways To The Liberal Arts

Lakeland Community College is a member of the Ohio Consortium for Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts. This is a group of 25 two-year and four-year colleges working together to provide clear, consistent transfer pathways in biology, English and psychology for community college students transferring to one of the participating colleges in Ohio.

• Associate of Arts Transfer Pathways Guide
• Associate of Science Transfer Pathways Guide

Transfer pathways provide assurance that your courses from Lakeland will transfer smoothly toward your bachelor's degree at one of Ohio's participating colleges. You'll transfer with most general education courses complete in your selected major. With an associate degree, you can transfer to one of the participating colleges as a college junior, with your earned credits counting toward your bachelor's degree.

These transfer pathways align with the Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways (OGTPs) in biology, English and psychology. These ensure that associate degrees from Ohio's community colleges provide a clear path to colleges and universities across Ohio.

View your options for Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways to earn your bachelor's degree after earning an associate degree from Lakeland.

Lakeland Community College and participating Ohio institutions signed a transfer pledge as our commitment to your success. Check with a transfer adviser at your selected participating college to make sure you meet GPA and other admission requirements.

• Ashland University
• Baldwin Wallace University
• Bluffton University
• Capital University
• Defiance College
• Denison University
• Hiram University
• Lourdes University
• Malone University
• Muskingum University
• Ohio Dominican University
• Ohio Wesleyan University
• Tiffin University
• Ursuline College

To learn more about the Ohio consortium for Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts, schedule an appointment through Lakeland's Counseling and Advising Center.

Lakeland Community College will grant transfer credit for courses completed at other colleges and universities according to the following guidelines:

• Only official transcripts will be used in the evaluation process. Official transcripts must be forwarded directly from the sending institution to the Student Service Center of Lakeland Community College.
• Credits must have been earned at an institution which is accredited by one of the regional associations listed below:
  • Higher Learning Commission
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges
  • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges
• Only non-remedial courses with a grade of "D" or higher will be accepted in transfer.
• Non-remedial courses with grades of "pass" and "satisfactory" are accepted for transfer.
• Only course credits and credit hours are transferable; previous grade point averages do not transfer.
• Course work completed at schools which are not regionally accredited and/or not candidates for accreditation will not be transferable; however, the dean of the academic division in which the course is offered at Lakeland may grant credit at his/her discretion.
• In most instances, transcripts from institutions outside the United States will need to be evaluated by an independent credit evaluation organization at the student's cost.

Transfer students may be required to provide college catalog(s) and/or course syllabi and names of textbooks used in courses to the Transfer Center at Lakeland to ensure thorough transfer credit evaluations.

Transfer from Lakeland Community College

• Decide early that transferring to a four year university to complete your bachelor's degree is your goal.
• Work closely with a Lakeland Community College counselor as well as with the advisor at your intended transfer school in order to select the appropriate courses based on the requirements of the transfer school.
• Representatives from a variety of four year institutions regularly visit Lakeland's campus. This offers students the opportunity to meet informally with a college representative to discuss transfer options. Be sure to check the Lakeland Transfer Center calendar, myLakeland, or the Transfer Center and Counseling and Advising Center websites for upcoming college representative visits.
• Decide where you would like to transfer and the major you plan to pursue.
• Be aware that degree requirements vary from university to university as well as within the specific colleges and schools of a university.

• Transfer Center FAQ

• Earn an Associate Degree while completing general education requirements that are required during the first 2 years at most institutions.
• Follow the Transfer Module and Transfer Assurance Guide (TAG) pathways for guaranteed transfer of the courses you take to any public institution in the State of Ohio.
• Use Transferology to see how courses transfer and apply toward the completion of a college degree.
• Work closely with Lakeland Community College Counselors to follow transfer guides and agreements set up with our university partners.

University Partnership programs, combined with Lakeland Community College coursework, offers an affordable and convenient way to earn a bachelor's or graduate degree close to home. Students may take their first two to three years of coursework at Lakeland – at the lower community college tuition rate – and then transfer seamlessly into one of Lakeland's University Partnership degree programs.

• University Partnerships information request form

Are you bound for Cleveland State University?

Beginning Spring semester 2020, the CSU Bound program will provide a structured academic pathway to a four-year degree for students who would benefit from starting their educational journey at Lakeland and completing their bachelor's degree at CSU.

Collaborative academic advising will guide students to earn an associate degree from Lakeland and then a bachelor's degree from Cleveland State. The program will also allow students to register seamlessly for classes at both Lakeland and CSU, while taking advantage of both institutions' activities, events and facilities.

This unique partnership makes earning a four-year degree possible for students of all backgrounds and abilities, and will allow students to focus on their studies while prepping for a successful career after graduation.

• Guaranteed dual admission to CSU and Lakeland, with no additional application fees
• A cost-effective and time-efficient pathway ensuring courses transfer and apply toward a CSU degree
• Locked in tuition and fee rates at CSU prior to transfer through the CSU Guarantee program
• Ability to take up to three courses at CSU (free of charge) while attending Lakeland
• Access to CSU transfer specialists, advisors and pre-enrollment services
• Priority consideration for transfer scholarships for those who meet academic qualifications
• Invitations to special events and access to facilities at CSU

*Program details are being finalized and are therefore subject to change.

Admissions office
Lakeland Community College
440.525.7100
registration02@lakelandcc.edu

Your information has been received. We will contact you with more details about CSU Bound.

Your seat has been reserved for the CSU Bound Signing Ceremony and Breakfast. We look forward to seeing you Thursday, Sept. 5, at 8:30 a.m. in the Health Technologies Building Atrium (H-Building). 

View a map of campus here.

Get the information you need to transfer to a four-year college or university at Lakeland's transfer fair! Join us Wednesday, Feb. 26., 2020 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. This year's new location is the H-Building Atrium.

Requests for free transcript review has been closed for this event.

• Find out how you can transfer Lakeland credits to a four-year program.
• Speak with representatives from area colleges and universities.
• Get the advice you need to move forward in your education.
• Have your unofficial transcript reviewed by colleges of your choice (request for transcript review closes five days before event).
   

The following colleges and universities will be in attendance.
*Indicates instiution is not participating in free transcript evaluation

• Baldwin Wallace University
• Bowling Green State University
• Cleveland State University
• Duquesne University
• Edinboro University
• Franklin University
• Grand Canyon University
• Hiram College
• Lakeland's University Parnerships*
• John Carroll University*
• Kent State University
• Lake Erie College
• Malone University
• Miami University of Ohio
• Notre Dame College*
• Thiel College*
• The University of Akron
• The University of Toledo
• University of Cincinnati
• Wilmington College
• Youngstown State University

Your information has been submitted for the upcoming transfer fair. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2020
H-Building Atrium (directions)

If you have any questions, please contact us here.