A.POLICY
This policy establishes the guidelines for the Ohio Transfer 36 (OT36) at Zane State College. OT36 defines a core set of general education requirements that are guaranteed to transfer among all Ohio public colleges and universities. The policy ensures that students can transfer credits seamlessly to other institutions within the Ohio Transfer System.
B.POLICY GUIDELINES
Definition of Ohio Transfer 36 (OT36)
The Ohio Transfer 36 (OT36) is a subset (or the entire set) of a college or university’s general education requirements.
It consists of a minimum of 36 semester hours of courses in the following areas:
- English
- Mathematics
- Arts and Humanities
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Natural and Physical Sciences
- Interdisciplinary Studies
Transferability of OT36 Credits
- Completion of the OT36 at one Ohio public college or university will automatically meet the OT36 requirements at another Ohio public college or university, provided the student is admitted to the receiving institution.
- Students may be required to meet additional general education requirements beyond OT36 at the receiving institution.
- Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor early in their academic journey to discuss transfer requirements and course selection.
Program-Specific Guidance
- Many degree programs have specific course requirements that may be completed as part of the general education program or the OT36 at an institution.
- Students are encouraged to identify their intended major early in their academic career to ensure they meet both OT36 and program-specific requirements.
- Students should seek advice from the academic advisors at the institution to which they plan to transfer to verify which OT36 courses are appropriate for their intended program of study.
Course Availability and Resources
- Courses that are part of the Ohio Transfer 36 are available at Zane State College and listed on the College’s website.
Students can find additional information about Ohio Transfer 36 at https://transfercredit.ohio.gov/students/student-programs/ohio- transfer-36.
C.POLICY HISTORY
- This policy is effective immediately.
- Policy revisions approved by the President’s Cabinet.
D.INITIATING DIVISION
- Academic Services
- Registrar’s Office
E.POLICY REVIEWERS
- Academic Services
- Registrar’s Office
F.POLICY REFERENCES
- Forms Referenced: None
- Codified Rules: Ohio Department of Higher Education Guidelines on Ohio Transfer 36
- Connecting Policies: Transfer Credit Policy, General Education Policy
