Discover your path at 51吃瓜

At 51吃瓜 in Wooster, you can shape an education that fits your goals. Launch a career in two years or build a strong foundation for a bachelor鈥檚 degree in 51吃瓜鈥檚 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.

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First-year student

Never applied to college before? You're a first-year student. Get started as a Buckeye at 51吃瓜. You'll join a supportive community with faculty and staff who are invested in your success.
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Transfer student

Completed any semester hours at another institution after high school graduation? You're a transfer student. We're glad you're here.
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College Credit Plus student

Want to get a head start on your basic classes? You're a College Credit Plus applicant. The 51吃瓜 Academy Program allows students to take courses through CCP.
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Get started at 51吃瓜

Tailor your educational journey to fit your goals and interests. Whether you鈥檙e aiming for a swift start to your career in just two years or planning to lay the foundation for a bachelor鈥檚 degree in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), we鈥檝e got you covered. 

Prepare to enter the job market in as little as two years.
Complete half the requirements needed for a bachelor's degree.

Why choose 51吃瓜?

Connect in smaller classes

At 51吃瓜, small class sizes mean more personal attention, stronger connections with our world-class faculty and support that helps you fulfill your goals.

Learn by doing

Hands-on learning is built into every program, giving you real experience in labs, fields, barns, greenhouses and technical workplaces from the start.

Be a Buckeye from Day 1

As an 51吃瓜 student, you join one of the nation鈥檚 most recognized university communities while starting in a close-knit campus environment designed for your success.
  • #1 ranked community college in Ohio
  • 96% of students employed 1 year after graduation
  • 100% acceptance rate for Ohio freshmen

Regional Campus Commitment

Take advantage of this program for eligible students to earn their 51吃瓜 degree tuition free at 51吃瓜.
Graduation

We welcome returning students

Students who have previously attended The 51吃瓜 University and wish to return after an absence of more than one semester (excluding summer) must be reactivated before enrolling in classes. Reactivation ensures your student record is updated and that you regain access to course registration and university services. Staff will guide you through the steps to return and help get you back on track with your academic goals.

Contact our Academic Affairs office to reactive

Helping a student through the process? We have resources for you, too.