Transfer From Tri-C to BW

Baldwin Wallace and Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) are preferred transfer partners, meaning our colleges are committed to working together on a common goal - helping students build a bridge from Tri-C to BW. A maximum of 60 semester hours may transfer from two-year or community colleges. Courses transferred from Tri-C count directly toward your major or minor, core requirements, or electives - all are valuable credit toward the minimum 120 credits needed to graduate. All approved courses with a grade of C or better will transfer to Baldwin Wallace, given that they fall within the academic scope and level of BW's programs. Grades of C- or below do not transfer.

We want to help you make every course count toward a BW degree! Innovative programs like Dual Admission and Associate to Bachelor's (A2BW), and great tools like the online transfer guide have all been created to make transferring to BW a smooth and positive experience.

Transfer Scholarships for Tri-C Students: Baldwin Wallace University offers transfer scholarships ranging from $7,500-15,000, a $2,000 Associate Award, and a $1,000 Phi Theta Kappa Award. Students majoring in STEM areas can apply for a renewable $5,000 Choose Ohio First Transfer Scholarship. Additional scholarships are also available. Learn more about transfer scholarships and financial aid.
A2BW – Associate to Bachelor's Program: Associate to Bachelor's Program (A2BW)

The Associate to Bachelor's Program (A2BW) ensures that your associate degree earns you maximum transfer credit while streamlining completion of your bachelor's degree at Baldwin Wallace University. The A2BW program leads to most bachelor degree programs at Baldwin Wallace. Some BW programs may require that A2BW students complete additional requirements beyond the minimum 60 credits (for example, athletic training, exercise science, Conservatory of Performing Arts majors, education majors, and other majors that may lead to professional certification or licensure).

A2BW Pathways

A2BW Pathways have been approved by BW and Tri-C to show you how courses in various Tri-C associate degree programs can maximize degree requirements at BW in lots of different majors. View A2BW Pathways that have been approved by BW and Tri-C. If there is a specific program you are interested in seeing, contact admission@bw.edu and let us know.
Dual Admission: Dual Admission is a special transfer program between Tri-C and BW. New Tri-C students with less than 25 credits can start their college degree at Tri-C with a commitment of admission to BW once they complete their associate degree. From their first courses at Tri-C, dual admission students know they are on-track toward their goals of earning a bachelor's degree from Baldwin Wallace and can enroll in one BW class each fall and spring semester while attending Tri-C.
How Will My Classes Transfer to BW?: For details on how all courses transfer BW, including those in major areas of study, use the BW online transfer guide.
COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS (CCP): If you are a high school student currently taking college courses at Tri-C under College Credit Plus/dual enrollment, and choose to enroll at Baldwin Wallace once you graduate from high school, BW will award college credit for many of your completed courses (C or better). BW's online transfer guide shows how courses transfer from Tri-C, or talk with a BW admission counselor.
Talk with a BW Transfer Counselor: Sit down with us at Baldwin Wallace or at one of the Tri-C campuses. We'll show you how your Tri-C courses will transfer, answer your questions and tell you all about the BW experience. Admission counselors visit the various Tri-C campuses regularly throughout the school year and would love to meet you there!

We also recommend you visit BW and tour the campus. Schedule your visit!
Request a Transfer Evaluation: You can also send or email the Admission Office your transcripts and request a transfer evaluation. A transfer counselor will review them and explain how your credits work toward a BW degree

Transfer From Tri-C to BW

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