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Reducing Student Costs

In terms of total costs, the conversion from four-credit-hour courses to three-credit-hour courses should lead to a reduction in costs for the majority of students, rather than an increase.

Students pay by credit, not course. With the conversion, it’s more likely that a student will graduate with 120 credits, vs. the current situation in which many students graduate with 15 or more unnecessary credits. The mismatch of credits between 51ÂÒÂ× courses and those offered at other public institutions in Ohio often results in additional unnecessary credits for our students.

In addition, with more three-credit classes, more subject areas can be covered within 120 credits, making it easier for students to double major or to have a minor without paying extra beyond what’s required for one major.