Local 12: 'Surprise! You're a Bearcat!'
Three local students delivered in-person admission letters and grants to UC
Thousands of Fall 2021 students just found out if they're going to be Bearcats on Friday, Dec. 5 as part of Decision Day.
Local 12 got to follow along as three lucky students got the big news in person. The University of Cincinnati wanted to surprise the class of 2021 with something special after a tough senior year.
Watch the Local 12 coverage of all three surprises
Read our complete package of stories and watch the videos from Decision Day 2021
Featured image at top: Roger Bacon High School senior Alex Lewis was one of three lucky future Bearcats who received the Decision Day surprise from UC. She'll start at the UC College of Nursing this fall. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Creative + Brand
Still time to apply
Opportunities for admission are still available in select Uptown programs until March 1. In addition, UC's regional campuses — UC Blue Ash College and UC Clermont College — accept applications on a rolling basis until July 1.
Apply online or get more information about undergraduate enrollment by calling (513) 556-1100.
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