Transfers Made Simple
“I chose Capital because of the class size and campus. When I first visited the campus, I felt like I was stepping into another place! It truly feels like a quiet little island in the midst of the craziness of the city. I had also heard really great things about the University. Some of my professors at CSCC were Capital alums, so they also recommended that I apply. Also, Capital's Main Street Scholarship for CSCC students was a major driving factor for me.”
Claire Buchanan, Criminology & Sociology, Class of 2025
“From the moment I sent the application in, the process was incredible. I have been so surprised by the general acceptance of me in class – despite the fact that I am many decades older than the students. There are, obviously, some moments when there is a difference between my life experiences and the students’, but the professors are amazing; helping me to adjust or adapt to situations that could have been very challenging otherwise.”
Kelly Muir, Business Management, Class of 2025
Reasons to Choose Capital to Complete your Bachelor's Degree
1. Dedicated Staff
We have admission staff dedicated to support CSCC students with their transfer process.
2. Faculty Advisor
We'll connect you with a faculty member from your area of study to design your path to earning your bachelor's degree.
3. Main Street Scholarship
All students who are accepted to Capital from Columbus State are awarded The Main Street Scholarship, a minimum award of $20,000 annually toward tuition.
4. Simplicity
We make it easy for you to plan your path and transfer your credits!
5. Our Academic Programs
Capital offers a wide variety of majors and minors. Begin your path to earning your bachelor’s degree.
Admission to Capital
To apply to Capital as a transfer student, you may submit the Capital Application or the Common Application. Application deadline for Fall 2024 semester is August 1. Additional transfer requirements:
- Have a 2.5 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for all college courses.
- Be in good academic and social standing at the last institution attended.
- Submit official transcripts from all institutions previously attended. Transcripts can be mailed to: Office of Admission, Capital University, 1 College and Main, Columbus, Ohio 43209. Electronic transcripts through a third-party transcription service are also accepted and can be emailed to transcripts@capital.edu.
- If you have fewer than 30 semester college credit hours, your high school information will also be considered in your admission decision.
Additional admission requirements for music or nursing students are outlined below.
Students interested in Capital’s nursing program must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and a 2.75 cumulative science GPA. Nursing admission is considered on a space-available basis. A comprehensive review is done of all applications. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee admission to the nursing program.
For students who wish to study in the Conservatory of Music, you must submit your Capital Application, an audition application, and register for an audition date. Auditions are open for students who have first been academically admitted to Capital.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
All students who are accepted to Capital from Columbus State are awarded The Main Street Scholarship if they meet eligibility requirements as a full-time, daytime, traditional transfer student. The Main Street Scholarship is an annual award that ranges from $20,000 to $25,000, with award amounts based on cumulative grade point average.
Columbus State students can be considered for extra financial support, potentially leading to a full-tuition and fees award called the Preferred Pathway Award. The Preferred Pathway Award is a combination of The Main Street Scholarship, Capital scholarships, Pell Grant funding, and other needs-based grants.
To qualify for the Preferred Pathway Award, students need to apply by August 1 for a Fall 2024 start date, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0, and be Pell Grant eligible. Additional requirements include:
- Apply and enroll in the Capital University traditional program as a full-time student (minimum 12 hours each term, fall and spring).
- Be Pell Grant eligible and have remaining Pell funds available.
- Be an Ohio resident.
- Be seeking their first bachelor’s degree.
- Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
- Have sophomore standing when starting at Capital University.
Transferring College Credit
Your time in school and the credits you’ve earned can translate into credit you can apply toward your degree at Capital. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- After you are admitted to Capital, your college transcripts will be reviewed by our staff and faculty to determine course equivalencies. You will receive a report of what courses will transfer to Capital.
- Capital awards college credit for all courses successfully completed at a regionally accredited college/university, except for developmental coursework.
- Capital uses Transferology, an online tool that will help you determine course equivalencies and how your credits may apply to your chosen program of study.
- To see how your individual courses and credits transfer to Capital University from another institution, you can access the Transfer Equivalency Guides. For specific questions, please email the Registrar at registrar@capital.edu.
Connect With A Counselor
Deanna Bond
Associate Director of Admission
Capital University
614-236-6228
dbond@capital.edu
Selah Ndouta
Dual Admission Coordinator
Columbus State Community College
614-287-3859
sndouta@cscc.edu