Ohio Christian University

To ease the financial transition, Ohio Christian University is offering a 15% tuition discount for the first year of enrollment for Lourdes transfer students, along with access to additional competitive scholarship opportunities based on academic achievement, leadership, and participation in athletics or campus activities.
OCU is a transfer-friendly institution and will work diligently with Lourdes students to ensure they receive maximum transfer credit for courses already completed. Our academic advising and registrar teams carefully evaluate transcripts to help students stay on track toward timely degree completion.
In addition, Ohio Christian University offers Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) opportunities that allow students to earn up to 24 credit hours for experiential learning, including professional work experience, certifications, or other documented learning outside the traditional classroom.

Students who wish to continue their collegiate athletic careers will also find strong opportunities at OCU. Our coaches are actively welcoming transfer students and are eager to recruit athletes for the following programs:
• Men’s and Women’s Basketball
• Baseball
• Softball
• Esports
• Men’s and Women’s Soccer
• Men’s and Women’s Golf
• Track and Cross Country

OCU’s on-campus academic schedule operates on a four-day instructional week, which provides students with additional flexibility for employment, internships, athletic participation, or other professional development opportunities.

Through personalized advising, flexible program delivery, athletic opportunities, and financial support, Ohio Christian University is well positioned to help Lourdes students complete their degrees successfully and transition smoothly into the next stage of their education and careers.