The Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways (OGTP) provide a clear path to associate degree completion and then to bachelor’s degree completion in a related major. By following an OGTP, you can ensure that you are taking coursework that will not only transfer but apply to your desired degree.

What You Need to Know

• Any student interested in earning an associate degree through one of Ohio’s public institutions can participate.
• If you complete all of the coursework within one of the Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways (OGTP), you will be eligible to earn an associate’s degree from your college.
• The successful completion of an OGTP will be recorded on your transcript, and upon transfer to a public bachelor’s degree program, all coursework taken as part of the pathway will transfer toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree in a related major.
• Completion of an OGTP does not guarantee admission to a certain program of study. Admissions may be competitive. Please consult with your academic advisor.
• OGTP can provide College Credit Plus students with direction in the coursework they will need to complete a certain degree.
• Use the OGTP Search Tool to find your pathway now.  

Related Opportunities for Credit 

• Ohio Transfer 36 - Provides guaranteed transfer of general education coursework among Ohio’s public institutions

• Transfer Assurance Guides - Provides guaranteed transfer credit for specific pre-major/beginning major coursework

• Career-Technical Assurance Guides - Provides guaranteed transfer of credit for approved career-technical coursework taken through an Ohio high school, career-technical center, or Ohio Technical Center

• Military Transfer Assurance Guides  - Provides guaranteed transfer credit for education completed through the military

• Industry Recognized Credential Transfer Assurance Guides  - Provides guaranteed transfer credit for the attainment of approved industry-recognized credentials

Questions? 

Email transfer@highered.ohio.gov with any questions.