Interdisciplinary Studies
Why study Interdisciplinary Studies?
Earn a Degree Tailored to Your Unique Goals with an Associate's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies
Your interests and passions are unique, so your degree should be too. University of Cincinnati Clermont's College's 100% online Associate's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies degree allows you to create a custom degree tailored to your specific passions and desired career. By combining core classes from any subject in a single degree, our associate's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies prepares you to achieve your goals by giving you a marketable education with a flexible framework.
If you have previous college coursework, UC Clermont's program in Interdisciplinary Studies is also the most flexible option for transfer credit, allowing you to finish your degree in less time.
At UC Clermont, you will be earning your associate degree from a school that cares about its online students as individuals. We are dedicated to supporting your academic goals throughout your degree program. Our online classes are designed to fit easily into your schedule to maximize your time. After completion of this program, you will have the foundation you need to both continue your education with a bachelor’s degree and further your career.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the University of Cincinnati’s Associate of Individualized Study in Interdisciplinary Studies program is open to any student who wishes to design an interdisciplinary degree program using a combination of courses in multiple disciplines.
Admissions Requirements
New Student:
You are currently a high school senior or have a high school diploma, GED, or home-school equivalent.
Transfer Student:
- Students can transfer up to 40 semester credit hours awarded by a nationally or regionally accredited institution of higher education. At minimum, twenty credit hours must be obtained from the University of Cincinnati.
- Submit all official transcripts for every school attended. See further instructions below.
For questions regarding admissions, please email onlineenrollment@uc.edu or reach out to our team directly at 833-556-7900.
Transcripts
Transcripts can be submitted electronically or by mail. To see if your transcript(s) can be ordered electronically, visit the links below and search for your previous school(s).
- Parchment
- Please select “University of Cincinnati – Main Campus” as the recipient of your transcript.
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Please have your transcript sent directly to admissions@uc.edu.
If you do not see your past school(s) listed on either site, please contact the school(s) directly. Then, mail your sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:
Please mail sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:
University of Cincinnati
Office of Admissions
PO Box 210091
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0091
Transfer Course Credit
The University of Cincinnati requires all students to complete at least half of the program through UC, meaning a maximum of 30 credits can be transferred for this program.
Learn more about requesting your transcripts.
By earning your AIS degree from the University of Cincinnati, you will position yourself to pursue a broad spectrum of careers that connect with your own individual interests and passions. Most students who pursue an AIS degree enjoy having the flexibility of choosing many different careers paths based on their interest.
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We are committed to providing advice and assistance throughout your academic journey. You and your advisor work together to create an academic plan based on your goals.
Questions? Email us at clermont.advising@uc.edu or call 513-558-8317 to schedule an appointment.
UC Clermont students have access to free tutoring and academic support services through the Learning Commons. The Learning Commons provides centralized academic support for all University of Cincinnati students by bringing together faculty, best practices in teaching and learning, and hundreds of outstanding peer educators to create flexible academic success programming. Free services available to UC Clermont students include group review sessions, success skills workshops, and tutoring in writing, math, science, and more. Services are available on campus or virtually. Visit the Learning Commons webpage for more information or schedule an appointment.
Academic Writing Center (AWC) – The Academic Writing Center (AWC) offers tutoring for all stages of the writing process, from brainstorming to incorporating research. The AWC is not course-specific and can help with discipline-specific documents, as well as non-course-based writing. To make an appointment, click here or stop by the Front Desk on the first floor of the Fred Marcotte Library.
Group Review Sessions (GRS) – Group Review Sessions (GRS) are small study groups, led by a peer leader, that meet to review content that is covered in course-supported lectures each week. Find the list of supported courses on the Learning Commons website.
Drop-In Study Tables: Drop-in study tables are small group tutoring tables based on your course where you can collaborate with fellow students and learn from your table leader. No appointments needed! All drop-in study tables are in-person in the Learning Commons on the 1st floor of the Fred Marcotte Library in Jones 120. You can view the up-to-date study table schedule on the Learning Commons website.
Peer Tutoring – Peer tutoring sessions are one-on-one with a subject-specific tutor to answer questions and help you master content in more than 200 undergraduate courses, including subjects such as math, science, languages, and business. Schedule appointments up to 7 days in advance for one-hour, 90-minute,e or two-hour sessions. If you notice your desired course is not offered, please let us know.
Canvas Navigator Workshop – Designed to help students who are new to college and need help navigating their coursework online. The workshop shows students how to access their course materials, publisher homework, quizzes, textbooks, academic services like tutoring, and more. Students who attend this workshop can expect to gain clarity on what they need to do on a weekly basis to stay on track with their coursework throughout the semester, which helps students stay motivated, leading to greater confidence and success in their courses. Visit
Math Placement Test Workshop – Offered to prospective and current UC students who want to brush up on their math skills before taking the Math Placement Test. A UC Clermont professional tutor leads the free synchronous online workshop. The three-week workshop series is offered monthly except in January. It is recommended that students sign up for all three weeks to get the maximum benefit from these workshops.
Math for Science Students Workshop – Designed for students enrolled in entry-level biology and chemistry courses, these workshops cover foundational math concepts that students need to succeed in their science courses. A UC Clermont tutor leads the synchronous online workshops. The workshop repeats each week, starting the week before classes begin and continuing through week 3 of the semester.
In order to graduate from UC Clermont, a student must:
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Complete all required course work and program requirements.
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Obtain at least a 2.0 university grade point average. Please note if you enroll in a transfer or transition program, a higher grade point average will be required to successfully transfer or transition to the baccalaureate program.
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Be in good academic standing; that is, not on academic or disciplinary probation or suspension.
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Meet the college's residency requirement of 20 semester credit hours.
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File formal application for the degree by the posted semester of graduation deadline.
We accept transfer applications all year long, and you may start any semester, provided your transcripts arrive in time to be evaluated before the start of the semester you wish to attend.
If you have not taken college-level mathematics or English, you will need to take the appropriate assessments prior to enrolling.
Other UC students may transfer into Clermont College by completing the application for change in college and program. You are urged to see your advisor before transferring into a different major to minimize any impact on your degree progress.
You must demonstrate English proficiency. You must also meet admissions deadlines and visa requirements, and provide documentation of sufficient funds before we can complete your admission. Please call the International Admissions Office (513)?556-2069 for details or email international.admissions@uc.edu with questions.
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Application Deadlines
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