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THE ANSWER BOOk2013-14
WHy OTTERBEIN?
yOu’vE gOT QuESTIONS?
OTTERBEIN ANSWERS INSIDE!
Th at is what this book is all about. Giving you some of the important answers to help you decide whether or not Otterbein might be your perfect fi t—or, at the very least, a great school to try on for size.
THE BIggEST QuESTION yOu’ll HAvE:
Take a look and see what answers you might fi nd in this book.
Want an even better idea? Come visit us to see for yourself how Otterbein fi ts with your goals and plans for a successful future.
Choosing a college is a lot like trying something on to see how it fi ts. You’ll discover as you explore your options that this one feels too big or that one feels too far from home. And then suddenly this one—well, this one feels just right.
Of course, you have lots of other questions to get answered before you make a choice.
QuESTIONS lIkE…
HOW DO I kNOW I'M MAkINg THE RIgHT cHOIcE?
IS OTTERBEIN RIgHT fOR ME?DO yOu HAvE My MAjOR?
WHAT IS THERE TO DO ON cAMpuS?
HOW SuccESSful WIll I BE AfTER ScHOOl?
cAN I REAlly AffORD TO NOT gO TO THIS INcREDIBlE ScHOOl?
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WHAT MAkES OTTERBEIN A
SpEcIAl plAcE?
WHAT SETS AN OTTERBEIN
EDucATION ApART?
WHAT'S My cARDINAl
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WHAT IS THERE TO DO AT OTTERBEIN?
gOT gAME?
WHAT IS IT REALLY lIkE TO lIvE AT OTTERBEIN?
WHy IS OTTERBEIN'S lOcATION THE pERfEcT SpOT fOR EvERyTHINg?
INTERNSHIpS? gRADuATION? WIll I BE READy fOR lIfE
AfTER OTTERBEIN?
WHy WIll I BE pROuD TO TEll pEOplE I AM AN OTTERBEIN cARDINAl?
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STuDENT lIfE: AcTIvITIES
STuDENT lIfE: ATHlETIcS
STuDENT lIfE: lIvINg ON cAMpuS
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cARDINAl pRIDE
fINE pRINT: MAjORS & MINORS
fINE pRINT: vAluE, fINANcIAl AID & ScHOlARSHIpS
fINE pRINT: NExT STEpS
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WHAT MAkES OTTERBEIN A SpEcIAl plAcE?
You’ve heard the expression…Th e whole is greater than the sum of its parts. And while each of the parts of an Otterbein education off ers something incredible, it really is the whole experience that changes the lives and the futures of every student here.
FROM THE EXPERTS
WHy OTTERBEIN?We think this place is incredible —and for good reason. But we thought you might want to read what some other folks have to say about it, too.
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People not only know your name—they know what matters to you and why.
“We have been fortunate to have many graduates of Otterbein University make
a signifi cant impact on the growth of Progressive Medical. Specifi cally, our
President/CEO, along with our CFO, were both graduates. Th ese individuals, as with
other Otterbein alumni, were very well rounded and well prepared to lead and
make a diff erence in our success.”DAvID BIANcONI
founder and chairman of Progressive Medical, an award-winning national company based in
westerville, ohio
WHAT HAppENS WHEN yOu cOMBINE A NATIONAlly
REcOgNIZED cuRRIculuM WITH AN ENTIRE cOMMuNITy INvESTED
IN yOuR SuccESS?
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Th ey make sure you have fi rsthand experiences—research, internships, travel, leadership, service—that not only change the way you see the world, they change the way you see yourself.
You feel supported and safe living on a beautiful and friendly campus in one of the country’s most livable college towns, with many prospects for jobs and play in the country’s 15th largest city.
Th at is what distinguishes Otterbein and those who are prepared to be leaders, change agents and problem solvers.
Th e whole Otterbein experience is greater than the sum of its parts. Now the big question…
Are you ready to add yourself to this equation?
WHAT HAppENS WHEN pEOplE REAlly kNOW
WHO yOu ARE?
WHAT HAppENS WHEN All Of THIS TAkES
plAcE IN THE pERfEcT lOcATION?
“Community engagement is a way of life at Otterbein.”
“8 gREAT ScHOOlS fOR cOMMuNITy SERvIcE”
from HuffPost Impact (2012)
“With sustainability as a core value, Otterbein University has committed itself to practices that promote waste reduction, recycling and reuse.”
EMERAlD AWARD for environmental education from
solid waste authority of central ohio (2011)
“Th e Honor Roll schools should be proud of their work to elevate the role of service-learning on
their campuses … I hope we’ll see more and more colleges and universities following their lead.”
EDuARDO OcHOAu.s. department of education’s assistant secretary for
Postsecondary education on otterbein and other schools named to the President’s award for general community
service honor roll
“Th e people at Otterbein really care about you and are excited about helping the students. Kayla has
benefi tted immensely and has absolutely blossomed. Her college experience has been so much better than I
could ever have dreamed.”ED WAlSH
Parent of otterbein freshman, Kayla walsh
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WHAT SETS AN OTTERBEIN EDucATION ApART??INTEgRATIvE WHAT?Some schools call it general education. But at Otterbein, our required Integrative Studies (IS) curriculum is anything but general. In fact, experts call Otterbein’s curriculum the model they hope other schools follow.
Th ink of it like this: Th e problems we face in the world—like poverty and hunger or global economic turmoil—aren’t specifi c to any one discipline. Solving them requires true global thinking—comprehension that crosses culture and discipline. Integrated thinking.
Each one of the eight required IS courses you’ll take builds upon the last, while also building multiple skills, competencies and understanding through an interdisciplinary approach. Th is means you might choose “Th e Soundtrack of Your First Year” for your First Year Seminar and end with Senior Dyad courses about “Culture Wars” to examine the war of words and ideas, while also considering what’s hot and what’s not in American Popular Culture.
Learning this way—as our alumni will tell you—truly prepares you for the complexities that await you in your professions and your communities.
WHAT ARE THE fIvE gOAlS Of INTEgRATIvE STuDIES?
To inspire intellectual curiosity about the world; To assist students in cultivating intercultural knowledge; To promote active and critical refl ection on the human self and its place in the world; To challenge students to critically examine ethical responsibilities; and To encourage purposeful public engagement and social responsibility.
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We know of at least one.President Krendl teaches “Women and Leadership,” one of the 40 diff erent First Year Seminar off erings.
majors for you to choose from at Otterbein
the page where you can see the full list of majors
DO yOu HAvE My MAjOR?
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WHAT WIll yOuR cARDINAl ExpERIENcE BE?At Otterbein, you can...Land an exclusive internship with Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Emeritus Director Jack HannaExamine history in the West Wing and meet with David Gregory of “Meet the Press”Perform at the Children’s Palace in Beijing and Xi’an Music ConservatoryConduct research with scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy Fermilab
Lead an aft er-school program and create graphic novels with school children Develop a medicinal forest trail in Costa Rica to help support an indigenous tribe’s livelihoodBuild and review proposals to construct art sculptures in area gardensAll of the above
WHAT If I DON’T kNOW WHAT I WANT TO MAjOR IN OR STuDy?Don’t worry. You’re not alone. Last year,
of fi rst year students started as undeclared. If you’re still weighing your options, Otterbein’s Center
for Student Success will help guide your exploration while keeping you on track. From extra advising, to individual strengths assessment to immersive inter-term experiences—you’ll be prepared to declare your major.
DO yOu HAvE AN HONORS pROgRAM?YES. While all Otterbein students like to be challenged to grow academically, some seek advanced studies with a diff erent level of rigor. Admission to the program requires a 27 or higher on the ACT or a 1220 or higher on the SAT and being in the top 10 percent of your graduating class (equivalent to a 3.8 GPA or higher). Students may also request admission based on academic performance, related activities and faculty recommendation. Apply by Jan. 15 to be considered!
HOW DO yOu DEScRIBE THE vAluE Of ExpERIENTIAl lEARNINg?From a professor:“ Travel in African countries puts a literal face on what students learn about in the classroom. Suddenly they can see, hear, smell, taste and feel Africa—not just know about it as an object of interest. No amount of classroom learning adequately prepares students for the trip, but that’s also part of the fun.”glENNA jAckSON Professor of religion and Philosophy, co-leads a trip to rwanda and Malawi
From a student:“ I gained so much insight. Th is became one of the most benefi cial educational and professional experiences of my entire life. It was a chance to step out of my comfort zone, inform my perspective and, most importantly, understand the immense quantity of hard work and gratifi cation that go into pursuing a craft .”
pATRIck ScHAEfER ’12Musical theatre graduate on his internship in new york city with Meredith tucker casting of hBo’s Boardwalk Empire, The Sopranos, and Entourage
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WHAT IS yOuR AcADEMIc pROfIlE?
GPA range:
3.25 TO 3.89*
ACT range:
21 TO 28*
SAT range (CR & M):
1010 TO 1210*
*Scores represent middle 50% of accepted students
87% of accepted students
have a 3.0 GPA or better
61% have a 3.5 GPA or better
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WIll My pROfESSORS kNOW ME? WIll THEy cARE ABOuT My SuccESS?
Last year, fi rst-year students at Otterbein gave high marks for the quality of relationships they have with their professors, the care and help they get from faculty and administrative offi ces, the importance of academic eff ort as well as challenging intellectual and creative work. In fact, students ranked Otterbein in the country’s top 10 percent for its “Supportive Campus” and the “Level of Academic Challenge” in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).
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“I think the sort of integrative work you do in your general
education program is oft en what our association says ‘we hope people will work towards this’
and you’re already there.”cARyN McTIgHE MuSIl
former senior vice President of the association of american colleges and universities on otterbein’s integrative
studies curriculum
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Qualifi es for nationals in long jump (indoor) and for long and triple jumps (outdoor) as part of Otterbein’s Track & Field team.
Lands an internship with GSD&M Advertising agency in Austin, Texas. Responsible for compiling competitive research in the retail industry to help national client hone advertising.
Writes for Women Talk Sports blog and authors her own
blog, Th e Fit Factory.
Comes to Otterbein and is a part of the fi rst Otterbein
Women’s Volleyball team to qualify for the NCAA
tournament. Helps the team get back-to-back NCAA
tournament appearances.
Channels passion for coaching and teaching to coach a club
volleyball team for two years.
“Why I coach: I never want any kid to give up on their chances.
I love witnessing growth.”
Maintains straight As while getting as involved as possible: an internship
at WBNS-10TV in Columbus; volunteering at Delaware County
Humane Society; and membership in the Mortar Board National Honor
Society and Student Athlete Advisory Committee.
“I want to be as well-rounded a person as I can be.”
Becomes fi rst athlete in Otterbein history to be a two-sport Academic All-America.
“Th rough all of my experiences, I have truly been able to discover where my passions are and how I can
pursue those passions to better myself and others.”
fOllOW THE ScHOlAR ATHlETE
fOllOW THE RESEARcHER
kRISTEN BENNETT '13SENIOR
Speech Communication
BOBBy gEIgER '14juNIOR
Biochemistry
a two-sport Academic All-America.
“Th rough all of my experiences, I have truly been able to discover where my passions are and how I can
pursue those passions to better myself and others.”
Society and Student Athlete Advisory Committee.
“I want to be as well-rounded a person as I can be.”
WHAT'S My cARDINAl ExpERIENcE? Every student’s experience is unique at Otterbein.
Follow these four students to see how their paths at Otterbein are bringing them steps closer to achieving success.
Named a Cardinal Science Scholar, which provides a scholarship and additional mentoring from Otterbein science faculty and upperclassmen.
Continues research as a sophomore and focuses on streptomycetes, a
pharmacologically important group of bacteria that produces more than two-thirds of antibiotics, including
anti-tumor and anti-parasitic drugs.
Wins two highly competitive national awards from the American Society of
Microbiology (ASM) for his Otterbein research in microbial genetics.
Granted a Merck-AAAS undergraduate research fellowship for microbial genetics research in Dr. Jennifer Bennett’s laboratory.
“I really didn’t know if I wanted to pursue an M.D. or a Ph.D. so I thought this might be a good way to decide if I liked research. I decided to give it a shot and apply for it.”
Co-authors a manuscript accepted by the Journal of Bacteriology.
“I wanted to be a doctor because I wanted to help people. Research gives me the fulfi llment that I’m doing something meaningful with my life. I can help others through the research that I do.”
Begins conducting research at Otterbein the summer immediately
following his freshman year.
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A student mentor gives him a tip that the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) is hiring.
Volunteers at the Fall Community Plunge during
New Student Weekend.
“I love to serve others, so I think it’s a great opportunity
to interact with others who have that same passion.”
Gets involved with campus student organizations,
including Shades of Success, Ubuntu mentoring program,
Otterbein Christian Fellowship and America Reads.
Wins the G. Harlan and Mary O. Hummell ’31 Rainier Memorial Endowed Award at the Academic Honors Convocation.
“If you want to reach a goal academically, there are so many people here that will be rooting for you and ready to help you succeed.”
Goes on a service trip to Uganda with education
professor and fellow students to help improve
educational facilities in remote villages.
Has fi eld placements in Central Ohio schools, both fall and spring semesters.
“It’s awesome that the education department has you in the schools from the start. I wonder how many freshmen at other colleges can say that?”
Th e quality of his writing earns him a job in the Writing Center.
Invited to serve on the Affi rmative Action committee and chosen as a student mentor for Shades of Success.
“I always tell myself that regardless of how much, how little or how long I’m helping someone, that help, that mentoring, that guidance can change the course of someone’s destiny.”
Lands job and those connections (and his own talents) lead to
an avalanche of additional opportunities—including being
selected as an Orientation Leader and a Resident Assistant.
“Th ey really tapped into my potential. I’m so glad they did.
It was so much fun!”
Makes conference fi nals in triple jump (indoor season)
and long jump (outdoor season) as athlete on Track & Field team.
Teams up with fellow business majors to start a
new student organization, the Investment Club.
Utilizes her communication skills as an intern at WBNS-10TV in Columbus, Ohio.
Becomes second athlete in Otterbein history to be a three-time Academic All-America. Also named American Volleyball Coaches Association All-American honorable mention.
gRADuATION!EMpOWERED fOR lIfE
AfTER OTTERBEIN
“If you want to reach a goal academically, there are so many people here that will be rooting for you and ready to help you succeed.”
“I always tell myself that regardless of how much, how little or how long I’m helping someone, that help, that mentoring, that guidance can change the course of someone’s destiny.”
and a Resident Assistant.
“Th ey really tapped into my potential. I’m so glad they did.
It was so much fun!” “I love to serve others, so I think it’s a great opportunity
to interact with others who have that same passion.”
fOllOW THE lEADER
MATTHEW QuINN '15SOpHOMORE
Management /Marketing
fOllOW THE fRESHMAN
MEgHAN DAvIS '16fRESHMAN
Early Childhood Education
Wins Otterbein’s Horn Award to continue his research over summer, while also beginning to explore options for graduate programs in biochemistry.
Travels to Denver to present research fi ndings at national ASM conference.
“It meant a lot to be able to put my work out there—this is what scientists do. I couldn’t be happier to publish as early as I did. I’m very appreciative of the chance to work in Dr. Bennett’s lab.”
Serves as an Orientation Leader for a second year and speaks to incoming freshmen at the New Student Weekend Convocation.
“Th e more I do, the more I excel. You don’t know what you’re capable of until you do it.”
Receives Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference honor.
Applies skills from her internship to land full-time job as an associate media planner at Engauge, a marketing agency in Columbus, Ohio.
“Having professors who genuinely care about the success of students beyond the classroom was extremely helpful in preparing me to succeed aft er graduation.”
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FINE ARTS
• Starving Artists• Studio 47
Music Ensembles…• Bands• Chamber Music• Choirs• Jazz• Keyboard• Opera• Orchestras
WHAT IS THERE TO DO AT OTTERBEIN?
SERVICE
100s of opportunities/clubs/etc.If you want to serve—there’s a place for you. Start at the Center for Community Engagement.
HONORARY
14 groups including…• Alpha Lambda Delta• Mortar Board• Torch and Key
DIVERSITY
14 groups including…• Shades of Success• Freezone• International Students
Association
FRATERNITIES AND
SORORITIES
• 6 local sororities• 6 local fraternities• 2 national fraternities• 4 national Pan-Hellenic
Council chapters
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IS IT TRuE THAT OTTERBEIN HAS A NATIONAl ARTS REpuTATION?Yes, and then some. Our programs are regarded among the best in the country. As a result, you enjoy tremendous talent right on Otterbein’s campus. And, all full-time students receive FREE tickets to all mainstage theatre and dance productions, music performances and special convocations and lectures during the academic year.
Each year …
MuSIc pERfORMANcEAs many as 150 concerts and recitals are offered by the Department of Music.
WRITERS & ScHOlARS SERIESThe Department of English brings acclaimed authors and poets to campus.
ART ExHIBITSThree galleries host exhibits by professional and student artists.
SpEcIAl lEcTuRES, cONvOcATIONS AND pERfORMANcESOtterbein hosts some of the leading scholars and performers of our time through these annual programs:• Common Book Convocation• Enrichment Series• Vernon L. Pack Lecture Series• Science Lecture Series
THEATRE AND DANcE pERfORMANcESOtterbein’s Department of Theatre and Dance offers five professionally-staged productions and a full offering of student-directed workshop performances.
fIlMS WITHOuT BORDERSA film series that screens international films focusing on contemporary topics, including panel-audience discussions.
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ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL
18 groups including…• Accounting Club• Music & Entertainment Industry
Student Association• Public Relations Student Society
of America
ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL
10 groups including…• Cardinal Dance Team • Cycling Club • Outdoor Adventure Club• Cheerleading
MEDIA
POLITICAL
RELIGIOUSSOCIAL
6 student-led media outlets including…• Quiz & Quill • Otterbein360.com
(online student multimedia news source)
• Otterbein.tv and WOBN radio
• Otterbein University Democrats• Otterbein University Republicans
7 groups including…• Athletes in Action• Religious Life Council• Otterbein Christian Fellowship• Otterbein chapter of Habitat
for Humanity
11 groups including…• Campus Programming Board• Gamer’s Guild• Th e Rwanda Project
WHIcH ONE Of THESE NATIONAl lEADERS DID NOT cOME TO cAMpuS IN THE lAST TWO yEARS?
Ken Burns & Lynn Novick, documentaryfi lmmakers of Baseball fame
Dr. Steven Pinker, one of TIME Magazine’s “100 Most Infl uential People in the World” and frequent Colbert Report guest
Jo Luck, World Food Prize Laureate and former CEO of Heifer International
Rebecca Skloot, author of Th e Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Leymah Gbowee, 2011 Nobel PeacePrize Laureate
Dr. Lauren Onkey, VP of Education at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Chris Jansing ’78, MSNBC anchor and host of Jansing & Co.
Meg Croft on, President of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Operations, United States and France
Dee Dee Myers, former White House press secretary and political analyst
WHAT ARE SOME OTTERBEIN TRADITIONS?• Painting the Otterbein Spirit Rock
• 1 a.m. Doughnut Run to Schneider’s Bakery
• Th e Annual Tree Lighting and Th anksgiving Dinner Feast
• Spaghetti Dinner at Church of the Master (President Krendl and the Cabinet serve you!)
• First Flight New Student Week and the New Student Welcoming Convocation
• Th e Red Zone (student fan section—and yes, some students are painted red!)
• Community Service Plunge Days (the entire campus participates!)
• Homecoming
• Founders Celebration and Convocation
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gOT gAME?MENBaseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
In door and Outdoor Track & Field
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
WOMENBasketball
Cross Country
Golf
In door and Outdoor Track & Field
Lacrosse
Soccer
Soft ball
Tennis
Volleyball
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WEIgHTS AvAIlABlE IN THE RIkE cENTER
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NuMBERS yOu "OTTER" kNOW
WHAT vARSITy SpORTS ARE ON OTTERBEIN’S ROSTER?Th e Cardinals compete in NCAA Division III of the Ohio Athletic Conference and since 2000 have won 59 conference championships, and have had 27 NCAA team appearances, which includes 3 NCAA fi nal four appearances.
gOT yOuR TIckETS?Admission to home games is free with your student ID—the Cardinal Card! Can’t make the game? Watch a live webstream or follow the latest stats and scores on www.otterbeincardinals.com. So go ahead and get in the Red Zone!
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ANOTHER REASON TO cHEER?
of ALL Otterbein undergraduates are student athletes. Now that’s an impressive team.
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STuDENT ATHlETES SElEcTED AS
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You can be Cardy—Otterbein’s mascot and crowd favorite—if you’re between 5’5” and 5’9”
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WHAT DOES IT fEEl lIkE TO MAkE HISTORy?
“I love competing and will always maintain a passion for athletics, but I’ve also realized that there’s a life aft er sports. I have found a career path that I am passionate about and excited to continue pursuing.”
TABATHA pIpER ’15american volleyball coaches association (avca) third-team all-american, first team all-region in volleyball and all-oac in both volleyball and basketball
“Otterbein has provided me with the tools I need to get into Graduate School. I’ll start working towards my MBA at Otterbein in the fall.”
DuSTy kIASkI ’13 capital one/cosida third-team academic all-america, otterbein clyde lamb award winner, all-oac second team and men’s soccer team captain
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Students can participate in classes like yoga, Pilates, fi tness bootcamp and kickboxing at no additional charge. (And fi tness classes have no registration so you can join in when you want!)
Otterbein’s Equine Center off ers stalls for student horses. Applications are accepted year round. Be sure to check out Otterbein’s Equestrian Teams, too!
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Sing the National Anthem at Cardinal football or basketball games?
Just contact the Athletics Department if you’re interested.
Become a referee?
Students can referee the intramural/recreation league programs.
Take fi tness classes?
Bring your horse to school?
OH, SAy cAN yOu . . .” DO WHAT?
WHAT’S yOuR WORkOuT ROuTINE?Th e Clements Rec Center off ers 70,000 square feet for recreation and fi tness, including a sanctioned six-lane, 200-meter track; four practice courts for everything from basketball to tennis; four batting cages; and state-of-the-art Cybex weightlift ing and Star-Trac Cardio equipment. Th e Rike Center’s “O” Club weight room features York Barbell equipment and free weights and lots of great music!
READy TO HIT THE fIElD, THE cOuRT, THE DIRT, ETc.?If you’re hoping to tell your friends you’ve been recruited as a Cardinal, we hope you’ll connect with our team. Contact Otterbein Athletics online at www.otterbeincardinals.com or by phone at 614.823.3530.
“I love competing and will always maintain a passion for athletics, but I’ve also realized that there’s a life aft er sports. I have found a career path that I am passionate about and excited to continue pursuing.”
“Otterbein has provided me with the tools I need to get into Graduate School. I’ll start working towards my MBA at Otterbein in the fall.”
DuSTy kIASkI ’13
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WHAT IS THERE TO DO ON cAMpuS?
Make no mistake—your time in the classroom will be transformational. But, at the end of the day, you’ll likely spend more time outside of the four walls of class. At Otterbein, just as much learning and discovery happens through clubs, service and fun. Take a look at a slice of student life at Otterbein. Can you picture yourself here?
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“Th ere are countless ways to get involved, make a diff erence
and have fun at Otterbein.”ROBERT gATTI
vice President and dean of student affairs
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WHAT IS IT REALLY lIkE TO lIvE AT OTTERBEIN??WHy ARE OTTERBEIN STuDENTS SO SuccESSful AND HAppy? Because we care about you—a lot. A whole community is invested in you at Otterbein.In a national survey, when our fi rst-year students had the chance to describe relationships and interactions with faculty and the help they got from administrative offi ces, their answers put Otterbein in the top 10% of schools in the country for providing a supportive campus environment. If there’s no place like home, Otterbein comes pretty close. SOuRcE: 2012 National Survey of Student Engagement
3,000 STuDENTS? IS THAT A BIg OR SMAll cAMpuS?Most students tell us it’s just about the perfect size. Really. Students say Otterbein is:
• to have all kinds of people diff erent than you
• to not feel like high school in any way
• that your professors remember you by name long aft er you’ve had class with them
• that you'll always have at least one person (if not 10) say "Hi" as you walk across campus
TRuE OR fAlSE
Students who live on campus have higher G.P.A.s and graduation rates.
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WHAT’S IN My ROOM AND My RESIDENcE HAll? wireless & wired
high-speed internetcable tv connection with 70+ channels
all halls are secured 24 hours—ids give you access to your place!
lounges for study and for play (dvd player & fl at panel lcd tvs)
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RESIDENcE HAllS vERSuS DORMS? WHAT gIvES?Th e easiest way to understand why we call them what we do:
A dorm is a place to sleep.A residence hall is a place to live.
No matter what you call them—they’re home while you’re at Otterbein!
WHAT DO STuDENTS DO ON A TypIcAl WEEkEND?
DOES THE fuN EvER END?On an average weeknight, students go to sleep…
HOW DO STuDENTS fINISH THIS SENTENcE?Living in the residence halls I have:
interacted with a variety of people diff erent than myself.found others in my hall who support my academics. felt staff (RAs and HDs) cared about my well-being.
SOuRcE: Spring 2013 Otterbein Residence Life Survey
ROOMMATES: BffS OR THE ODD cOuplE?Whether you’re a neat freak or more the free-spirit type, a 20-question roommate-matching survey helps pair you with your roommate. Guess what? Even if you have some things to learn from each other, more than half of Otterbein students gave the highest level of satisfaction for the status of their relationship with their roommate.
Number of minutes it takes to walk from one side of campus to the other side!
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SPEND IT WITH OTTERBEIN FRIENDS
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high-effi ciency washers & dryers (free to use!)
Microwave (most halls have an oven and refrigerator)
computer labs or print kiosks with laser printers(available 24/7)
snack & soda vending machines
Most halls have a pool table & wii gaming system, too
furniture: Xl twin bed, desk, chair, closet and drawer space
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SOuRcE: Spring 2013 Otterbein Residence Life Survey
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WHy IS OTTERBEIN’S lOcATION THE pERfEcT SpOT fOR EvERyTHINg?
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HOW lONg DOES IT TAkE TO gET fROM OTTERBEIN TO…1.5 hours to Dayton2 hours to Cincinnati2.5 hours to Cleveland or Toledo3 hours to Indianapolis3.5 hours to Pittsburgh or Detroit6.25 hours to Chicago* #6.5 hours to Nashville7.5 hours to Washington, D.C*. or Charlotte*8.5 hours to Philadelphia*9.5 hours to Atlanta*9.75 hours to New York City*16 hours to Beijing, China
(by plane, of course!)
* Direct fl ight from Columbus to this destination.
# Catch the MegaBus to Chicago.
HOW clOSE IS…Uptown Westerville: restaurants, bakery, coff ee shops, pharmacy Chipotle: 2 locations Starbucks: 3 locations Polaris Fashion Place: premier shopping destinationRave Motion PicturesTarget: 3 locations OhioHealth Chiller North: ice skating rinkEaston Town Center: premier shopping destinationSkyZone Sports: world’s fi rst all-trampoline walled playing courtAlum Creek State Park: local beach, sailing, kayaking, hiking, camping, disc golf, fi shingColumbus Airport
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WHO HAS AMERIcA’S BEST IcE cREAM?We do. (At least according to a ranking by U.S. News Travel’s Top 10.)
Graeter’s: Th is Cincinnati original has a shop just a short walk away in uptown Westerville. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams: Explore Jeni’s exotic fl avors at stores throughout Columbus, but hipsters visit the original store at the eclectic North Market in the popular Short North.
cAN yOu guESS WHAT THESE ARE?
Two of the premier shopping destinations in the Midwest you’ll want to navigate.
Columbus MLS, Minor League Baseball and NHL teams.
A fi rst-Saturday of every month showcase of the latest art happening in the very hip Short North Arts District.
What students call the perfect study break at 1 a.m. when Westerville’s own Schneider’s Bakery opens its doors.
15 REASONS TO lOvE OTTERBEIN’S lOcATION? Actually, there are way more than just 15—but check out these two important “15s” for Otterbein’s perfectly situated location. Money magazine ranked picturesque Westerville 15th in its “100 Best Places to Live” (2009).
Columbus, Ohio, is the 15th largest city in the United States—which means countless opportunities for everything you want to do!
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Th e Blue Jackets.
Doughnut Run
Gallery Hop
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INTERNSHIpS? gRADuATION? WIll I BE READy fOR lIfE AfTER OTTERBEIN?
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WHERE DO OTTERBEIN STuDENTS HAvE INTERNSHIpS AND jOBS?
• Abercrombie & Fitch • American Red Cross• Ashland Inc. • AT&T• Battelle Memorial Institute• Cardinal Health• Cleveland Indians Baseball• Columbus Blue Jackets• Columbus Zoo and Aquarium• Exel• Honda R&D Americas, Inc.• Huntington• JPMorgan Chase & Co.• Kokosing Construction Company, Inc.• Lifetime A+E Television Networks • Limited Brands• March of Dimes Foundation• Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital• National Audubon Society, Inc.• Nationwide Mutual Insurance, Co.
• NBCUniversal, Inc.• OhioHealth• SH Entertainment• State Auto Insurance Companies• State Farm Insurance• State of Ohio• St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital• Th e Ohio CPA Foundation• Procter & Gamble• Th e Scotts Company• U.S. Department of
Homeland Security• U.S. Department of Housing
& Urban Development• AB Volvo• Walt Disney World• White House Offi ces• Worthington Industries
SELF ASSESSMENT
RESUMÉ DEVELOPMENT
PRACTICE INTERVIEWS
FINDING AN
INTERNSHIP
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ETIQUETTE & TRAININg
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WHAT If I DON’T kNOW WHAT I WANT TO DO WITH My lIfE?Isn’t that why you’re pursuing a college education? Don’t worry. Otterbein gives you lots of resources and people to help you explore and discover how your talents and goals might best match professional opportunities. Check out these workshops and comprehensive services off ered through Otterbein’s Center for Career & Professional Development:
WHy IS IT IMpORTANT TO gET AN INTERNSHIp?Th e conversion rate for turning interns into full-time hires is at an all-time high of 58.6 percent. And, of the expected new college hires, more than 40 percent will come from employers’ own internship and co-op programs.
SOuRcE: National Association of Colleges and Employers 2012 Internship & Co-op Survey
“ Th e great thing about Otterbein is that with such a small community you were able to get involved so quickly. Professors and the students encouraged involvement which really helped me learn to acclimate to many diff erent personalities.”
“ My leadership skills were developed at Otterbein while taking an active role at WOBN and WOCC. Th e ability to become a program director, music director, promotion director, etc., allowed me to get my fi rst taste of what it was like to lead other people.”
“ Otterbein gave me the one-on-one lab experience … Even at Johns Hopkins I hadn’t met that many other people who had that one-on-one experience so early on in their careers.”
BRIAN DOllENMAyER ’89executive vice President, on-air Promotions & Marketing operations at fox Broadcasting company
TESSA WEHRMAN ’06Programming and content Manager for nickelodeon international and winner of the ladies’ home Journal “we” volunteer award
DR. ERIcA HlAvIN BEll ’05research assistant Professor and fellow in the department of radiation oncology at the ohio state university James cancer hospital
FROM OUR ALUMNI
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INTERNSHIpS? gRADuATION? WIll I BE READy fOR lIfE AfTER OTTERBEIN?
WIll THE fIvE cARDS pREpARE ME fOR A cAREER OR gRAD ScHOOl?In a 2012 survey of graduating seniors, students who participated in the Five Cardinal Experiences were more likely to have a job prior to graduation or to be accepted into graduate school.
In that same survey, nearly 50% of the students surveyed reported they had fi nalized their plans for employment or graduate school before graduation.
WIll I gRADuATE ON TIME?Of all proud 2013 Otterbein Cardinal graduates, did so in FOUR years.
(Of course, those students who enter with AP, IB or dual enrollment credit and/or who take full advantage of the immersive mini-term may graduate in less than four years.)
WHO NEEDS MONSTER.cOM WHEN yOu’vE gOT cARDINAl cAREERS?Employers tell us: “We want to hire Otterbein graduates.” Of course they do. Cardinal Careers, an online job database, gives you access to hundreds of their postings for internships, part-time and full-time jobs, and employer profi les. You can check out additional options in person at the annual CareerFest or the Non-Profi t Job and Internship Fair.
WHAT HAppENS AfTER I gRADuATE?Within one year of graduation, of respondents from a survey of the Class of 2011 were either:
• employed• continuing their education
in graduate school• performing full-time service
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76%
“ Th e years I spent at Otterbein truly helped me excel as a professional. Th e ability to work with a diverse group of people and personalities coupled with the critical role of organization, time management, and communication have prepared me all the more for my current role.”
TylER TERMEER ’05executive director of the ohio aids coalition
“ Otterbein—the offi ces and the people—all helped me get to where I am now.”
kAREN cASTRO ’12district aideu.s. house of representatives
MITcHEll WARMBEIN ’12attending the university of Pittsburgh for speech Pathology
Don’t see what you were looking for? We’ll help you create the opportunity you want.
“ Otterbein helped by providing the tools and resources necessary, and through experiences, made me realize just how much of an impact I can make, whether it is on my own or in a group.”
from 2013 Commencement address
“...a college degree is a great accomplishment. It’s an achievement reached by less than a third of Americans. Graduating from a university with the standards and history of Otterbein makes the achievement loft ier still.”
MEg cROfTONPresident of walt disney Parks & resorts operations, united states and france
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WHy WIll I BE pROuD TO TEll pEOplE I AM AN OTTERBEIN cARDINAl?
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WHAT ARE THE MAkINgS Of AN OTTERBEIN STuDENT?
kNOWlEDgE
You’ll be smarter, more well-rounded and better prepared because of Otterbein’s nationally recognized curriculum. You’ll learn to see through a global lens so you can envision what’s possible and where your focus is needed most.
SERvIcE
If you believe it’s important to make a difference—take heart. Otterbein students are known across the country for their commitment to service.
vAluES
You’ll understand how values like diversity, equality, inclusiveness, opportunity, lifelong learning and service are just as important at Otterbein today as they were in 1847 .
ExpERIENcE
As an authority in experiential learning we know you learn best when you get to apply lessons from the classroom to real-world situations with your own two hands.
lEADER
You’ll be ready—to land a job, to explore, to solve problems, to change things and to blaze your own trail—because of how Otterbein prepares you to lead.
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Otterbein is consistently ranked in the top 10 percent of Master’s (Midwest) Universities in “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News and World Report.
Otterbein has been recognized by the White House for seven consecutive years on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction.* * Th is is one of the highest awards a school can achieve for its commitment to service-learning and civic engagement.
Otterbein has a 166-year commitment to being inclusive and is one of the nation’s leaders in co-education. Women served as faculty and were admitted as students from Otterbein’s founding in 1847 .
Otterbein was one of only six schools nationwide chosen to serve as a site for the Association of American Colleges and Universities’ project* on experiential learning. * Otterbein, Tuft s and Georgetown are part of the AAC&U’s national “Bringing Th eory to Practice” project.
Students are valued leaders at Otterbein where they are voting members of two critical governing bodies: the University Senate and the University Board of Trustees.
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Otterbein’s network of loyal alumni ready to help the next generation of Cardinal leaders numbers 26,000?
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HOW WIll OTTERBEIN’S MISSION SHApE ME AS A lEADER?Otterbein’s mission is to educate the whole person in a context that fosters the development of humane values.
What does that mean? It means Otterbein helps you become the kind of person who not only cares about making the world better—you’ll also know how to solve problems and off er innovative change to actually make it better. Some people call this being a change agent. We just call it being an Otterbein Cardinal.
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“Otterbein University prepares students to
become leaders.”kATHy kRENDl
President, otterbein
WHAT ARE THE fIvE cARDINAl ExpERIENcES?
Experiential learning is hands-on. It gives you the chance to take what you’ve learned in class and put it to work in real-world situations. We believe this is an important way to learn. You can showcase your work in an e-portfolio and earn an experiential transcript to distinguish yourself as an Otterbein graduate.
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? WHAT MAjORS DOES OTTERBEIN OffER? Otterbein offers 73 majors and 44 minors. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Give us a call at 614.823.1500 or visit www.otterbein.edu/majors for more details.
Bachelor of arts, sciences• Accounting (BA, BS)• Accounting, Public (BA, BS)• Actuarial Science (BS)• Allied Health (BA, BS)• Art with Art Education
Concentration (BA)• Art with Studio Concentration (BA)• Athletic Training (BA, BS)• Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology (BS)• Biology (BA, BS)• Broadcasting (Journalism and
Media Communication, BA)• Business Administration (BA)• Chemistry (BA, BS)• Communication Studies (BA)• Computer Science (BA, BS)• Economics (BA, BS)• Engineering (Dual Degree, BA) • English Creative Writing (BA)• English Literary Studies (BA)• Environmental Science (BA, BS)• Equine Business Management (BA)• Equine Pre-Veterinary/Pre-Graduate
Studies (BS)• Equine Veterinary Technology (BS)• Finance (BA)• Global Studies (BA)• Health Communication (BA)• Health Education (BA)• Health Promotion and Fitness (BA)• History (BA)• Human Resources Management (BA)• Individualized (BA)• International Business and
Management (BA)• Journalism and Media
Communication (BA)• Management (BA)• Marketing (BA)• Mathematics (BA, BS)• Music (BA)• Music and Business (BA)• Philosophy (BA)• Physical Education (BA)• Physics (BA, BS)• Political Science (BA)• Psychology (BA, BS)• Public Administration (BA)• Public Relations (BA)• Religion (BA)• Sociology (BA)• Spanish and Latin American
Studies (BA)
• Spanish Education (BA)• Sport Management (BA)• Sustainability Studies (BA, BS)• Theatre (BA)• Women's, Gender, and Sexuality
Studies (BA)• Zoo and Conservation Science (BA, BS)
Bachelor of fine arts• Acting (BFA)• Design/Technology (BFA)• Musical Theatre (BFA)• Musical Theatre with Dance
Concentration (BFA)
Bachelor of Music• Performance (BMUS)
Bachelor of Music education• Music Education (BME)
Bachelor of science in education• Early Childhood Education (BSE)• Middle Childhood Education (BSE)
Bachelor of science in nursing• Nursing (BSN)
for undecided students• Undeclared• Business Undeclared
Pre-Professional PrograMs*• Dentistry • Law• Medicine• Occupational Therapy• Optometry• Physical Therapy• Physician’s Assistant• Veterinary Medicine* Depending on your area of interest, there are several choices of majors to choose from when considering pre-professional programs.
unique Minors• Art History• Arts Administration• Audio Production• Cultural Anthropology• Dance• Film Studies• Leadership Studies• Legal Studies• Nutrition• Pre-MBA• Sports Communication• Women's, Gender, and
Sexuality Studies *Additional minors can be found online
graduate school• Business• Nursing*• Education**• Educational Mathematics• Allied Health
*Including a Doctor of Nursing Practice
** Including Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Education Programs and professional development
WHAT ARE THREE fAcTS THAT pROvE OTTERBEIN’S “cOMMON BOOk” IS uNcOMMONly gOOD? 1. Through years of experience, one of the
oldest "Common Book" programs in the nation has also grown into one of the best.
2. Students, faculty and staff choose from some 50 books each year to find a contemporary selection that welcomes new students into Otterbein’s intellectual community. (Thanks to a visionary alumna, you'll get your copy of the Common Book free of charge.)
3. Not only will you hear from the book's author in person—you’ll have a year’s worth of event and programming examining the book's themes and issues from different perspectives and through multiple disciplines.
WHAT IS BIggER THAN EvER BuT ITS fOOTpRINT IS THE SMAllEST IT HAS EvER BEEN?The collection of resources, knowledge and information you have access to at the Courtright Memorial Library, which includes:
• More than 300,000 items in physical form
• 500 current print serial subscriptions
• More than 10,000 electronic subscriptions
• OhioLink, which gives Otterbein students full access to 89 college and university libraries and their 48 million books and scores of other library materials
(BTW, got a multi-media project due? The library loans equipment like laptops, webcams, camcorders, flip cams, digital cameras and voice recorders.)
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HOW MucH DOES IT cOST TO ATTEND OTTERBEIN?2012-2013 eXPensesTuition $ 31,426Room $ 4,828Board $ 4,382__________________________TOTAL $ 40,636
We estimate the cost of books to range from $900 to $1,200 per year depending on courses. � e cost is not included on any Otterbein billing.
cAN I AffORD OTTERBEIN’S ExcEllENcE?We know it’s a big number. But this page begins to help explain how many families are able to a� ord Otterbein. We believe in supporting students. We invest in talent and we invest in families who need support. � at is why 82 percent of Otterbein students receive some form of merit and/or need-based aid.
ARE THERE OTHER STuDENT fEES NOT REflEcTED IN THE TOTAl ABOvE?� ere are no hidden student fees. You have access to the recreation center, � tness classes, tickets for home athletic events and all arts events, student organizations, the health center, washers and dryers and printers in computer labs, among other things, at no additional charge.
You will, however, have to cover costs for your participation in travel courses, or study abroad programs. And some specialized o� erings, like private music lessons and art, equine and nursing courses, do have additional costs. (� ose additional charges are noted in the schedule of classes and the course catalog.)
WHAT ARE My OpTIONS fOR pAyMENT?Semester Payment Plan: Payment is due the � rst day of the term.
Monthly Payment Plan: With Otterbein’s e-pay, families can sign up and manage their own payment plan.
WHAT kIND Of AID pAckAgE cAN I ExpEcT?Otterbein’s A� ordability Estimator helps you predict the type of aid you might receive. Simply plug in your test scores, your G.P.A., and some other basic � nancial information and you’ll get an estimate of the aid package you will likely be o� ered. Explore how varying test scores a� ect your package to determine if it might be worth taking a standardized test once more.
Merit-Based scholarshiPs $5,000 to $31,426 (full tuition)
talent awards* Up to $20,000
other scholarshiPs** $1,000 to $5,000
* Talent awards are available through audition and competition in music, theatre and communication. Award amounts are inclusive of any other merit scholarships.
** Some additional smaller scholarship funds exist for members of the United Methodist Church, legacy students, multicultural students and students with a commitment to community service.
WHERE cAN I fIND OTTERBEIN’S AffORDABIlITy ESTIMATOR?
www.otterbein.edu/estimator
WHy SHOulD I Apply fOR AID?Every family’s situation is di� erent. In fact, Otterbein awards need-based aid to families with higher incomes than most public universities do. � e FAFSA also guarantees families access to low-interest student loans.
Take a look at how aid was awarded to the 2013-2014 entering class of new students*.
Parents’ averageincoMe financial aid
$100,000+ $17,043$80,000+ $22,095$60,000+ $25,477$40,000+ $27,551<$40,000 $28,905
* Based on parents’ total income from FAFSA. Re� ects merit and need-based aid. Does not include loans.
HOW DO OTTERBEIN fAMIlIES pAy fOR ScHOOl?
AREN’T pRIvATE ScHOOlS MORE ExpENSIvE?What many families don’t realize is that Otterbein works tirelessly to o� er scholarships and competitive � nancial aid packages that bring a private school education closer to the cost of a state school.
State of Ohio Average Debt at Graduation $29,278*
Otterbein $22,862**
** Of these Otterbein students...28% graduated debt-free52% graduated with only low-interest
federal loans20% graduated with federal and
private loans
* SOURCE: Based on data from the Project on Student Debt (Class of 2011)
** SOURCE: Otterbein University, mean debt of 2013 graduates.
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Otterbein Aid 40.9%
Out-of-pocket 24.8% (monthly payment plan, savings, etc.)
PLUS & Private loans 14.9%
Federal loans 12.8%
Federal & State need-based aid 6.6%
“You will get your money’s worth. Otterbein does a great
job of preparing you for the real world. Th ere’s no sugar coating. It’s hard. You will work but you
will be prepared.”MATTHEW SOppElSA '14
Junior, Public relations major, art minor
fINE pRINT: NExT STEpS
HOW cAN I Apply TO OTTERBEIN?There are three ways you can take this exciting step. All of them begin by visiting:
www.otterbein.edu/apply1. Apply online.
2. Otterbein is also a participating institution of the “Common Application.”
3. Print and return a paper application.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAy TO kEEp up-TO-DATE ABOuT My OTTERBEIN STATuS?Check your Otterbein VIP page for your application status and your “to-do” list. Haven’t activated your VIP page yet? Make a quick visit to www.otterbein.edu/VIP and, in less than two minutes, you’ll be online with Otterbein.
WHAT ARE All Of THE pIEcES Of A cOMplETE OTTERBEIN ApplIcATION?• Complete online application
• Official SAT or ACT test scores (Otterbein recommends having test scores sent directly from the testing agency.)
• Official high school transcripts
• Letter of recommendation
• Personal essay (250 words)
• $25 Application fee
WHAT ARE OTTERBEIN’S cODES fOR SHARINg TEST ScORES AND fAfSA?FAFSA 003110ACT 3318 SAT 1597
WHAT IS OTTERBEIN’S ADMISSION cRITERIA?Admission to Otterbein University is based on a student's overall potential for academic success. Decisions are made after a holistic review of grades earned through the junior year as well as other criteria, including ACT or SAT scores, application essay, activities and involvement, and guidance counselor recommendation. Otterbein places more emphasis on the academic transcript, as we believe it is one of the best indicators of student success and college preparation. Each student is also considered for the unique talents and contributions he or she will offer to the Otterbein community.
DO ANy pROgRAMS HAvE ADDITIONAl ApplIcATION cRITERIA? YES. Admission to the Honors Program, Nursing and Zoo & Conservation Science programs have additional academic requirements. Admission to Theatre and Music require an audition and Art requires a portfolio review. Additional details are available from the Office of Admission.
WHEN cAN I ExpEcT TO HEAR ABOuT… …whether i’ve Been accePted?Otterbein begins accepting students on Nov. 1. If your application is complete, it is usually reviewed in about three to four weeks.
…whether i aM receiving any scholarshiPs?We know this is important news. Your merit package (awards based on academic performance) arrives within a few weeks of your acceptance. Your financial aid package (awards based on need) will come in the spring starting after March 15.
WHEN SHOulD I vISIT OTTERBEIN?As soon as you can. We can’t wait to learn more about you. We want you to get a feel for campus and see if Otterbein might be the perfect fit for you. There are several visit options depending on where you are in your decision-making process.
if you haven’t aPPlied But you’re interested: Come to “Otterbein 101,” a small group conversation that includes an info session, campus tour and individual Q&A.
if you’ve aPPlied and Been accePted: Consider the “Explore Otterbein” program for an overnight visit and the chance to shadow a student for an up-close-and-personal look at life at Otterbein.
Or, let us create an Individual Conference just for you, including faculty and financial aid appointments.
Otterbein also hosts special programs throughout the year for visiting students in the fall and accepted students in the spring.
To plan your visit: www.otterbein.edu/visit
WHAT IMpORTANT OTTERBEIN DATES AND DEADlINES SHOulD I WRITE DOWN IN My cAlENDAR?(If you think I want to know—wait until you meet my parents!)
Otterbein begins mailing admission decisions.
Apply by this date for priority application status for scholarships. (This is also the priority application date for the Honors Program.)
FAFSA priority filing date. Otterbein’s FAFSA code is 003110.
Notification for Financial Aid Award packages mailed.
National decision deadline. Submit your $150 enrollment fee to guarantee your place in the Class.
Attend new student orientation sessions either in June, July or August.
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STIll HAvE QuESTIONS??To learn even more about the incredible opportunities awaiting you at Otterbein, schedule a campus visit at:
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WE HOpE TO SEE yOu SOON!
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HOW DO pEOplE DEScRIBE OTTERBEIN?
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