Bearcat Promise

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Bearcat Promise is the University of Cincinnati’s commitment to our students to provide the people, tools, and experiences that will ensure their opportunity to complete a degree and prepare them to pursue a career and professional life after graduation. Our history of world-class co-op and experiential learning are paired with outstanding academic advising and supports as well as a rich student life.


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Students will walk across the stage with a degree in one hand and a plan for their career and professional development in the other

President Pinto’s vision of the Bearcat Promise

Highlights


While many elements go into Bearcat Promise, these are a few designed to drive students toward completing their degree and preparing them for their future.

  • Career Planning: Begins the first year through exposure to planning tools, articulation of aptitudes, preferences and values, exploration of professional possibilities, and goal identification.
  • Career Learning Outcomes: Embedded in curriculum to ensure career preparation for all UC undergraduate students.
  • Career Studio: Provides walk-in career support, student workshops and employer events.
  • Academic Advising: Proactive and includes career advising, utilizes Graduation Plan technology, and is connected to student's goals, progress, and outcomes.
  • Improving Success through Data Analytics: Improving success in gateway courses using a data analytics framework that evaluates policies and procedures, societal factors, and student experiences.
  • Co-Curricular Experiences: Focused on leadership development, community engagement, career readiness, and health and wellness.

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CCM students create installation for BLINK 2026

June 15, 2026

Students from UC College-Conservatory of Music are creating a dazzling display for BLINK, the nation's largest public light and art festival. Illuminated by ArtsWave, BLINK transforms 30+ city blocks from Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine through Northern Kentucky on Oct. 8-11, 2026.

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UC’s largest housing project takes shape

June 8, 2026

Block 1 and Block 2, a new residence hall complex topped out this spring as an impressive gateway to campus emerges along the south side of the University of Cincinnati.

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Jack Miner

Vice Provost for Enrollment Management

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