Pathways to Degree & Transfer

What are Pathways?

By building your pathway, you construct your step-by-step map to the finish line.

With your end goal in mind, we’ll utilize making intentional CCP course selections for your most direct route.
We recommended that you build a pathway by your second semester in CCP. Begin the conversation and we’ll help you get started!
Align with NCSC Degree Planning & Ohio Transfer Promise
CCP 15 & 30 Credit Hour Pathways outline 1 year of college.

What is Ohio Transfer 36?

Ohio Transfer 36 (OT36) is a pathway guide to completing a set General Education courses for transfer, totaling a minimum of 36 credit hours.

Complete 36 gen ed. credits toward Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Bachelor degrees.
Alternate an OT36 course with an exploratory course. Try out new fields and stay on the transfer track.

Review North Central State College’s OT36 course set.

What are Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways?

Already know what you’re going to study for your college major? OGTP is an important transfer pathway guide for this, helping students identify courses to take that are from related majors as part of your transfer plan, especially if seeking to earn an associate degree to transfer to a bachelor’s program in a related major. OGTP pathways may also include TAG courses.

Useful to selecting transfer courses that align with your chosen major field of study.
Keeps you on track for transfer to advanced degrees in a related field

Review the OGTP guide for CCP students.

Career-Technical Assurance Guide (CTAG)

Learn more about earning credit for Career Tech Labs

How do I transfer credits to another college/university?

Check requirements: Review transfer policies of your future college. Use pathway guides to plan courses.
Download unofficial transcript: From MyNC, download this any time for college applications, transfer advising, etc.
Request official transcript: Once final grades post, using Parchment, order your official NCSC transcript and designate where it needs sent.

CCP 15 & 30 Credit Hour Pathways

Credit for Prior Learning

Review other opportunities for college credit, like military education completed (MTAG) or industry recognized credentials for transfer (ITAG).

What's next?

As you explore potential careers, your CCP advising team will help you build your pathway to get there.
Semesterly check-ins are key to stay informed, pivot (pivot!) when needed, and stay on track toward your goals.
Become familiar with AND UTILIZE career exploration tools, like NCSC’s Career Coach, Ohio Means Jobs (internships and apprenticeships) and our Career Development Services team, to help inform your choices.