When a college closes, everything can feel uncertain. The path you planned suddenly looks different. At Marietta College, we want you to know something important:
Your goals don’t have to change.
If you are considering transferring from Lourdes University, this page is designed for you. We are committed to making your transition clear, supportive, and focused on helping you finish strong. We are both a transfer pathway and teach-out partner for select programs.
Marietta College is a close-knit, welcoming campus community along the Ohio River in the southeastern part of the state. Here, students are known by name, supported by faculty, and surrounded by peers who are driven, curious, and ready to lead. At Marietta, your education remains personal, purposeful, and focused on what comes next.
Our academic programs are strong, and our graduates succeed. Our grads earn more than the national average—and even more than grads from many other public and private schools in Ohio. But stats only tell part of the story.
What really defines the Marietta experience is how you grow here. You’re encouraged to take initiative, chase big questions, and actually make an impact. And learning doesn’t stop in the classroom. Through what we call the Landmark Experience, you’ll apply what you learn in hands-on, real-world ways. You won’t just earn a degree—you’ll build confidence, direction, and momentum.
Your dedicated point of contact is Chris Scheppner, who’s ready to be by your side every step of the way. He’ll answer your questions, walk you through the process, and help you see exactly how your academic journey continues at Marietta. If you’re a student-athlete, he’ll also connect you directly with coaches and programs that align with your goals.
Change can be challenging. But it can also be the beginning of something stronger.
Welcome to what’s next. Welcome to Marietta.
Chris Scheppner
Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Director of Admission
EMAIL: cts002@marietta.edu
PHONE: 740.376.4369
DIRECTORY: https://www.marietta.edu/person/chris-scheppner
OUR OFFER TO LOURDES UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Marietta College will offer guaranteed admission to Lourdes University students with a 2.75 or higher cumulative undergraduate GPA and a letter of good standing from their institution.
A transfer or teach-out option is available, depending on your major.
Marietta College also extends eligibility for the Marietta Promise Award to qualified Lourdes students. For Pell-eligible students, this award covers the amount of tuition and mandatory fees that remain after all other federal, state and institutional aid has been applied. What that means for eligible students is that they can attend Marietta College without paying additional tuition out of pocket. Normally available only to First-Time Freshmen, Marietta College will waive the First-Time requirement for Lourdes students. Students must live on campus and meet all other eligibility requirements. The award can be renewed up to eight semesters for students who remain eligible and maintain good academic standing.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MARIETTA PROMISE AWARD
https://www.marietta.edu/bio-pre-professional-health-careAcademic Programs & Support
Explore Marietta's majors, minors, certificates, and graduate programs in an A-Z list.
The LANDMARK experience
The LANDMARK Experience is one of the things that makes learning at Marietta active, dynamic, and personal. It’s how you will become a better leader. How you will explore what you’re truly interested in and see how it could become your career. And how you will have the chance to use everything you’re learning to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Opportunities to lead and learn are everywhere.
Without leaving campus, you may help run a student-led business, lead or create a student organization, support your peers as a tutor or peer mentor or conduct research alongside a faculty member through an Investigative Studies Fellowship. You might gain experience close to campus, serving as a community health coach, volunteering your time through local service projects, or serving on the board of a local nonprofit organization. Or perhaps you will travel and study abroad, complete an internship in your chosen field, or participate in a professional experience, like being part of the staff at the Boca Raton Bowl. At Marietta, leadership isn’t just taught—it’s practiced.
Academic Success
Marietta's resources support you through every step of their academic journey. The Milone Center encompasses support for career readiness, experiential learning, and academic growth to help you succeed in college and career.
Help with research and library services, writing, oral communication, academic coaching, career development, study abroad and experiential learning are available in one location. Additionally, accessibility services, located in Thomas Hall, and the Tutoring Center in Bartlett, round out the Milone Center.
Faculty, advisors and coaches get to know students personally and work together to help guide you to the appropriate support to help with challenging academic endeavors.
Marietta offers several majors that match up with Lourdes majors and others that are similar to Lourdes majors.
| MATCHING BACHELOR'S PROGRAMS | SIMILAR BACHELOR'S PROGRAMS |
| Art | Digital and Media Studies |
| Education Studies | Environmental Studies |
| Elementary Education with Dual Licensure Pre K-5 | Intervention Specialist: K-12 Mild to Moderate |
| Middle Childhood Education | Primary Education |
| Adolescence to Young Adult Education | Business Administration |
| Psychology | Exercise Science |
| English | |
| History | SIMILAR A.A. PROGRAM |
| Individualized Studies | Business |
| Computer Science | |
| Cybersecurity | |
| Marketing | |
| Sport Management |
If you are interested in pre-professional health programs, Marietta College provides an ideal framework for the pre-professional preparation needed for entry into a variety of health fields. Graduate programs seek students who not only have a sound education in the basic sciences, but who also have developed communication skills and have foundations in the humanities and social sciences. Pre-health professions students work closely with their academic advisor to decide on course selection. Read more about the pre-professional tracks at Marietta.
Marietta College also offers a graduate level Physicians Assistant program.
CAMPUS LIFE
College is more than just classes and exams. Marietta College is a residential campus, so the majority of our students live in one of the College's residence halls or Greek-affiliated housing. Every residence hall is located within a 1-2 block walking distance of academic buildings, dining and most athletic facilities.
Campus offers plenty of green space — and students can borrow hammocks when they want to study (or nap) outside during nice afternoons. For a little evening fun, there is a large fire pit area stocked with firewood so students can enjoy bonfires.
PAC (Pioneer Activities Council), a student-led organization, plans activities made for students by students. And traditions like Doo Dah Day and painting The Rock continue each year. There is an active Greek Life community that contributes to a vibrant campus and regular offerings by the theatre department, music, and various other academic department are open to everyone on campus.
Check out a few of the groups and activities students enjoy.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AT MARIETTA
Athletics
Marietta College offers 20 varsity sports plus a cheer and dance team.
- Football (Men's)
- Volleyball (Women's)
- Soccer (Men's and Women's)
- Cross Country (Men's and Women's)
- Esports (Coed)
- Basketball (Men's and Women's)
- Baseball (Men's)
- Softball (Women's)
- Lacrosse (Men's and Women's)
- Rowing (Men's and Women's)
- Golf (Men's and Women's)
- Track and Field (Men's and Womens)
Location | Marietta, OH, 45750 | Conference | Ohio Athletic |
Enrollment | 1,000 | Affiliation | NCAA Division III |
Nickname | Pioneers | Rowing | Mid-American Rowing Conference |
School Colors | Navy Blue & White | Athletics Facilities | Gallery |
Athletics Website: https://pioneers.marietta.edu/ | |||
