otterbein university viewbook 2014
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Why Otterbein?TRANSCRIPT
YOU’VE GOT QUESTIONS?
OTTERBEIN ANSWERS INSIDE!
THE ANSWER BOOK2014-15
WHY OTTERBEIN?
IS OTTERBEIN RIGHT FOR ME?
Choosing a college is a lot like trying something on to see how it fits.
You’ll discover as you explore your options
that this one feels TOO BIG or that one feels too far......................from a BIG CITY
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.
That 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 fit—or, at the very least,
a great school to try on for size.
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WHAT MAKES OTTERBEIN
STAND OUT?
WHY IS OTTERBEIN THE SMARTEST WAY
TO LEARN?
WHAT'S MY CARDINAL
EXPERIENCE?
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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?
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHY OTTERBEIN?
ACADEMICS
OTTERBEIN STUDENT EXPERIENCES
STUDENT LIFE: ACTIVITIES
STUDENT LIFE: ATHLETICS
STUDENT LIFE: LIVING ON CAMPUS
LOCATION
CAREER SERVICES & GRADUATION
CARDINAL PRIDE
FINE PRINT: MAJORS & MINORS
FINE PRINT: TUITION, FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
FINE PRINT: NEXT STEPS
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WHAT MAKES OTTERBEIN STAND OUT?
How you learn matters and Otterbein’s curriculum is regarded as one of the BEST models in the country. Our commitment to hands-on learning experiences also ranks Otterbein among the nation’s leaders.
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.
?Otterbein is more than just a
friendly, welcoming place. If you are ready to learn, to make a difference and to be accepted, recognized and
valued for who you are and what you alone have to offer...
You belong at Otterbein.
“I’ve been impressed by our Otterbein interns’ ability to think on their feet, their
level of professionalism, well-rounded educations and skill in working with a
diverse group of personalities.”NEAL O’BRIEN ’87
Investor and Co-Owner of Resolute Athletic Complex, Columbus, Ohio
A PLACE TOBELONG.
THE SMARTEST WAY TO LEARN.
“Community engagement is a way of life at Otterbein.”
“8 GREAT SCHOOLS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE”
from HuffPost Impact (2012)
“Few institutions can recognize the kind of activism, the kind of empathy, the kind of history that Otterbein can.”
SENATOR SHERROD BROWN (D-OHIO)from 2014 Commencement address
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Don’t just find a career.Find your calling—
something you believe in. Otterbein wants you to be
ready to go out into the world knowing you are
prepared to be successful.
Otterbein provides:Individual attention. A supportive campus. People who want you to succeed.All of that gives you what you need to get from where you are to where you want to be.
Otterbein students don’t just think things could be better. They do something about it. Service, volunteerism, research and community engagement— It’s about advancing the common good at Otterbein.
THE OPPORTUNITY
TO REALIZE YOUR PERSONAL BEST.
YOU WILL BE PREPARED TO LEAD A
LIFE OF PURPOSE.
THE VALUES TO SERVE THE
COMMON GOOD.
“I think the sort of integrative work you do in your general education program is often 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
“The 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
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 loftier still.”
MEG CROFTONPresident of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Operations,
United States and France
“The people at Otterbein really care about you and are excited about helping the students. Kayla has
benefitted 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, who received a spot at the Fulbright Summer Institute in London
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WHY IS OTTERBEIN THE SMARTEST WAY TO LEARN??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.
Think of it like this: The problems we face in the world—like poverty and hunger or global economic turmoil—aren’t specific to any one discipline. Solving them requires true global thinking—comprehension that crosses culture and discipline. Integrated thinking.
Learning this way—as our alumni will tell you—truly prepares you for the complexities that await you in your professions and your communities.
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75 27majors for you to choose from at Otterbein
the page where you can see the full list of majors
DO YOU HAVE MY MAJOR?
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 reflection 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.
HOW MANY PARROTS LIVE ON OTTERBEIN’S CAMPUS?40
In summer 2013, 40 budgerigars or “budgies,” small Australian parrots that are vocal learners, moved into the new aviary in the Otterbein Science Center.
Follow the budgies on Twitter, @OtterbeinBudgie
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WHAT WILL YOUR CARDINAL EXPERIENCE BE?At Otterbein, you can...Land an internship with Minor League Baseball’s Columbus Clippers that leads to full-time employmentReceive a grant from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program to teach elementary students in TaiwanVisit the Secretaries of Juliet in Verona, Italy, and respond to a “Letter to Juliet”Lend your voice in collaboration with the Westerville Symphony to perform an awe-inspiring and rarely-produced composition
Conduct research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital with your professor and present that research at the Experimental Biology Expo Join the student MEDLIFE chapter and volunteer at mobile health clinics serving villagers in EcuadorServe as the vice president of career services for the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) National CommitteeAll 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 first 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 different level of rigor. Otterbein’s Honors Program challenges you to delve into course topics and work closely with a faculty advisor to complete an independent research or creative project. The Honors Program also gives you the opportunity to live in the Honors residence hall and participate in exclusive off-campus study experiences.
HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE THE VALUE OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING?From a professor:“ I have the goal of students publishing papers, students presenting at conferences and that does happen here. I think that’s a valuable experience that makes students ready and prepared to go on to graduate school or to go on into the work force.”DR. ANNA YOUNG Assistant Professor, Biology and Earth Science
From a student:“ My internship with the Blue Jackets Radio Network has given me the opportunity to interview professional athletes and coaches, write and produce stories that get broadcast on radio stations throughout the state, and learn from some of the best broadcasters in the NHL.”
JOSH OVERHOLSER ’14Television News Reporter at WHIZ-TV, an NBC affiliate in Zanesville, Ohio
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APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION = 575 NEW FIRST-YEAR
STUDENTS
ENROLLMENT2,600 UNDERGRADUATES
400 GRADUATES
PERCENT OF FACULTY WHO HOLD THE
HIGHEST DEGREE IN THEIR FIELD
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO
NUMBERS YOU "OTTER" KNOW
WHAT IS YOUR ACADEMIC PROFILE?
GPA range:
3.2 TO 3.91*
ACT range:
21 TO 27*
SAT range (CR & M):
1010 TO 1220*
*Scores represent middle 50% of accepted students
87.6% of accepted students
have a 3.0 GPA or better
57% have a 3.5 GPA or better
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WILL MY PROFESSORS KNOW ME? WILL THEY CARE ABOUT MY SUCCESS?
Last year, first-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 offices, the importance of academic effort as well as challenging intellectual and creative work.
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Otterbein’s First-Year Student Score in:
1. LEVEL OF ACADEMIC CHALLENGE
2. SUPPORTIVE CAMPUS ENVIRONMENTT
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“We will challenge you to find your purpose—
the kind of career or calling that will ensure you leave
your imprint on the world.”
MIGUEL MARTINEZ-SAENZ Provost and Vice President
for Academic Affairs
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Begins conducting research at Otterbein the summer immediately following his freshman year.
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.
Named a Cardinal Science Scholar, which provides a
scholarship and additional mentoring from Otterbein
science faculty and upperclassmen.
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 fulfillment that I’m doing something meaningful with my life. I can help others through
the research that I do.”
A student mentor gives him a tip that the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) is hiring.
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.
“They really tapped into my potential. I’m so glad they did.
It was so much fun!”
Travels to Denver to present research findings 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.”
FOLLOW THE RESEARCHER
BOBBY GEIGER '14SENIOR
Biochemistry
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.
FOLLOW THE LEADER
MATTHEW QUINN '15JUNIOR
Management /Marketing
Invited to serve on the Affirmative 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.”
As athlete on Track & Field team, wins triple jump at conference championship (outdoor) with career-best distance, which lands him among the top 10 male triple jumpers in school history.
Begins work on distinction project for the University,
analyzing student data to establish programs and helpful resources
for at-risk students.
Teams up with fellow business majors to start a new student
organization, the Investment Club.
“The more I do, the more I excel. You don’t know what you’re capable of
until you do it.”
Named a Top 10 finalist in GfK’s Next Generation
Competition for undergraduate market
researchers.
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Chooses Otterbein for many reasons—great area, proximity
to downtown and malls, welcoming community and
supportive coaches.
“I chose Otterbein mainly because of the location! But
I also heard faculty and students here were very
welcoming and helpful to achieve what you wanted.”
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 PreVet Health Tech Club to explore career interests and
enjoys volunteering at Service Plunge.
Gets involved with campus student organizations, including Shades of Success, Ubuntu mentoring program, Otterbein Christian Fellowship and America Reads.
Sets new school record in 3,000-meter run at indoor conference meet, earns two All-OAC awards at outdoor track and field meet and qualifies for NCAA Championship.
“I worked hard this year and accomplishing that as a freshman shows it paid off. I could not have done it without the motivation of my coaches and my team!”
Says she’s most proud of earning a “B” in her
hardest honors class and for getting accepted into the Zoo & Conservation
Science program.
“I doubted myself a lot in that class but I am so proud I pushed through
and didn’t give up.”
Finishes first out of 110 runners during first-ever collegiate race and is named OAC Runner of the Week.
Has field 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?”
Goes on a service trip to Uganda with education professor and fellow students to help improve educational facilities in remote villages.
Inducted into the Otterbein education program and
elected the Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma
academic honor societies’ service chair for 2014-2015
academic year.
Wins Otterbein’s Horn Award to continue his research over summer, while also beginning to explore options for graduate programs in biochemistry.
One of 37 students nationwide inducted into Chi Omega Lambda, the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) honor society.
GRADUATION!EMPOWERED FOR LIFE
AFTER OTTERBEIN
FOLLOW THE ATHLETE
FOLLOW THE TEACHER
JULISSA POULLET '17FRESHMAN
Zoo & Conservation Science
MEGHAN DAVIS '16SOPHOMORE
Early Childhood Education
Receives Otterbein’s Daniel C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship and Business, Accounting and Economics department scholarship.
Receives the G. Harlan and Mary O. Hummel ’31 Rainier Memorial Endowed Award for a second year in a row.
“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.”
Organizes a campus- and community-wide service project to raise awareness and funds to fight hunger and support
local food pantries.
Lands summer internship with Mettler Toledo’s marketing department.
“Otterbein has helped me grow in ways that go beyond just being a student. The experiences, interactions and lessons I’ve learned are things I hope to highlight in relationships with my family, my career and in society.”
Graduates cum laude with distinction and continues exploring graduate school options.
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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. Each year, Otterbein offers ...
As many as 150 concerts and recitals
Lectures by acclaimed authors and poets
Five professionally staged theatre productions, as well as student-directed workshops
Three art galleries featuring work by professional, student and faculty artists
Special annual convocations, lectures and performances such as the Common Book Convocation, the Vernon L. Pack Distinguished Lecture Series, the Enrichment Series and the Science Lecture Series
And guess what? All full-time students can attend these events for FREE!
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED AT OTTERBEIN?
“Otterbein has presented me with so many opportunities. I don’t have to try to impress anyone here or win anyone over. At Otterbein, you’ll be accepted for who you are — whoever that may be. Weird, quirky, nerdy…whatever floats your boat.”
CARA HARDY ’16
“Make this experience what you want it to be. Have fun with it, do what you love, study what you love, and you’ll find plenty of people along the way who support you and are inspired by your missions.”
HANNAH EWALD ’15
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FINE ARTS
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 Activities Board• Gamer’s Guild• The Rwanda Project
WHICH ONE OF THESE RENOWNED LEADERS DID NOT COME TO CAMPUS IN THE LAST TWO YEARS?
Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Connie Schultz Dr. Steven Pinker, one of TIME Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World” and frequent Colbert Report guestSir Salman Rushdie, internationally acclaimed authorRebecca Skloot, author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta LacksLeymah Gbowee, 2011 Nobel Peace Prize LaureateDr. Lauren Onkey, VP of Education at the Rock & Roll Hall of FameChris Jansing ’78, MSNBC anchor and host of Jansing & Co.Meg Crofton, President of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Operations, United States and FranceProfessor Robert Grubbs, 2005 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry
WHAT ARE SOME OTTERBEIN TRADITIONS?• Painting the Otterbein Spirit Rock
• 1 a.m. Doughnut Run to Schneider’s Bakery
• The Annual Tree Lighting and Thanksgiving 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
• The Red Zone (student fan section— and yes, some students are painted red!)
• Community Service Plunge Days (the entire campus participates!)
• Fall Homecoming (bonfire, tailgate, parade)
• 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
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
10,000 1,600POUNDS OF
WEIGHTS AVAILABLE IN THE RIKE CENTER
WEIGHT ROOM
3,000NUMBER OF FANS
WHO CAN CHEER ON THE CARDINALS IN
MEMORIAL STADIUM
3,100NUMBER OF
FANS THE RIKE CENTER CAN HOLD
TOTAL HOURS CARDINAL ATHLETES
VOLUNTEERED LAST YEAR
340ATHLETIC EVENTS PLAYED AT HOME
AND ON THE ROAD EVERY YEAR
411ATHLETES WITH A
3.0 GPA OR GREATER
NUMBERS YOU "OTTER" KNOW
WHAT VARSITY SPORTS ARE ON OTTERBEIN’S ROSTER?The Cardinals compete in NCAA Division III of the Ohio Athletic Conference and since 2000 have won 62 conference championships, and have had 32 NCAA team appearances, which includes 3 NCAA final 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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51 3987HOURS EVERY WEEK YOU COULD SCHEDULE YOUR WORKOUT AT CLEMENTS
OR RIKE CENTERS
92STUDENT ATHLETES
WHO PARTICIPATE IN MORE THAN ONE SPORT
AT OTTERBEIN
70ACRES HOUSE THE
EQUINE CENTER AND ITS NATIONALLY REGARDED PROGRAM
OHIO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
COACHES OF THE YEAR SINCE 2000
71STUDENT ATHLETES
SELECTED AS ATHLETIC ALL-AMERICANS
SINCE 2000
STUDENT ATHLETES SELECTED AS
ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS SINCE 2000
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 am just so fortunate to have been able to play the game I love here at Otterbein. My teammates and coaches have made this game even more enjoyable, and I definitely could not have done any of this without them.”
LAURA BASFORD ’14First Cardinal softball player to earn All-American honors, first-team Capital One Academic All-America, selected to National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) second team, two-time Academic All-District, Academic All-OAC and holds 19 Otterbein softball records
“Otterbein lacrosse isn’t just a team, but more of a brotherhood that has given me the best memories of my life. I am so lucky to have had the opportunity to play the sport I love alongside my best friends.”
MIKEY O’NEAL ’14Holds Otterbein lacrosse single-season and single-game scoring records, Otterbein Clyde Lamb Award winner, Offensive Player of the Year and helped lead team to first OAC Championship
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Students can participate in classes like yoga, Pilates, fitness bootcamp and kickboxing at no additional charge. (And fitness classes have no registration so you can join in when you want!)
Otterbein’s Equine Center offers 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 fitness classes?
Bring your horse to school?
OH, SAY CAN YOU . . .” DO WHAT?
WHAT’S YOUR WORKOUT ROUTINE?The Clements Rec Center offers 70,000 square feet for recreation and fitness, 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 weightlifting and Star-Trac Cardio equipment. The 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.
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MORE REASONS TO CHEER?of ALL Otterbein
undergraduates are student athletes. Now that’s an impressive team.
Otterbein recently completed a $2.5 million track and turf renovation.
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SPEND IT WITH OTTERBEIN FRIENDS
SLEEP
STUDY ON THEIR OWN
STUDY WITH FRIENDS!
WHAT DO STUDENTS DO ON A TYPICAL WEEKEND?
SOURCE: Spring 2013 Otterbein Residence Life Survey
GREEK WEEK 1 A.M. DONUT RUN TO SCHNEIDER’S BAKERY!
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“There are countless ways to get involved, make a difference and have fun
at Otterbein.”
ROBERT GATTI Vice President and Dean of
Student Affairs
HOMECOMINGANNUAL TREE LIGHTING
PAINTING THE OTTERBEIN SPIRIT ROCK 16
WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO LIVE AT OTTERBEIN??WILL OTTERBEIN BE MY HOME AWAY FROM HOME?There are about 1,350 students who live and learn in Otterbein residence halls on campus. Some first-year students choose Living Learning Communities (LLC), which means students who share common interests and academic programs are grouped together in theme-based residential communities.
More than 85% of first-year students live on campus.
Want to help create new traditions and plan some fun events with your hallmates? Get involved with your Hall Council. Each residence hall has one! The Council plans a variety of fun and educational activities—ranging from designing a res hall t-shirt to video game night.
We know there’s no place like home. But Otterbein comes pretty close.
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 different than you
• to not feel like high school in any way
• that your professors remember you by name long after 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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BIG ENOUGH
small enough
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 & flat panel LCD TVs)
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WHAT AM I GOING TO EAT?While nobody cooks like Mom, Bon Appétit wants to keep you healthy and happy. From caring about food allergies to birthday cakes to grab-and-go meals in between classes — Bon Appétit cooks it from scratch, buys local and cares about humanely raised meat and eggs and sustainable food-sourcing practices. Otterbein offers four food options on campus:
• Cardinal’s Nest (main dining hall)• OtterBean Café• OtterDen• Roost Express
And off-campus, it’s just a short, two-block walk to Westerville’s historic Uptown which offers many options, including:
• Old Bag of Nails• Java Central• Jimmy V’s• Graeter’s Ice Cream• Thai Grille• Heavenly Cup• Pasquale’s Italian Restaurant• Schneider’s Bakery• And more!
HOW DO STUDENTS FINISH THIS SENTENCE?Living in the residence halls I have:
interacted with a variety of people different 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? of first-year students rated their roommate relationship from satisfied to very satisfied.
Number of minutes it takes to walk from one side of campus to the other side!
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What's my address?
High-efficiency 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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58%By midnight
4%By 10 p.m.
38%Midnight or later
SOURCE: Spring 2013 Otterbein Residence Life Survey
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DOES THE FUN EVER END?On an average weeknight, students go to sleep…
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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 flight from Columbus to this destination.
# Catch the MegaBus to Chicago or five other destinations.
HOW CLOSE IS…Uptown Westerville: restaurants, bakery, coffee 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 first all-trampoline walled playing courtAlum Creek State Park: local beach, sailing, kayaking, hiking, camping, disc golf, fishingColumbus Airport
1 mi.1 block
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BTWStarbucks and Crimson Cup are also served on campus
at the OtterBean.
CAMPUSBeautiful, historic,
classic, easy to navigate, safe, bricks, very friendly, home
COLUMBUSBig, fun, city,
internships, sports, art, shopping, concerts, music, opportunity
YOUsuccessful, busy,
active, safe, involved, happy
UPTOWN WESTERVILLECharming, college
town, uptown, shops, parks, lots of choices,
close by
NUMBERS YOU "OTTER" KNOW
96,600TOTAL SQUARE FEET
OF RECREATION SPACE IN THE WESTERVILLE
COMMUNITY CENTER
10COLUMBUS RANKS IN
THE TOP 10 BEST CITIES TO START A NEW CAREER,
ACCORDING TO TIME MAGAZINE
41WESTERVILLE PARKS
AND RECREATION FACILITIES
26MILES OF BIKE PATHS
IN WESTERVILLE TO ENJOY WITH
OTTERBIKES YOU CAN BORROW
15FORTUNE 1000
COMPANIES (INCLUDING 6 FORTUNE 500) CALL
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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: This Cincinnati original has a shop just a short walk away in uptown Westerville. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams: Explore Jeni’s exotic flavors 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?
One of eight major concert venues within 15 miles of campus presenting national acts.
Columbus MLS, Minor League Baseball and NHL teams.
A first-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.
REASONS TO LOVE OTTERBEIN’S LOCATION?There are many reasons to love Otterbein’s perfect location. Here are just a few... Movoto Real Estate Blog ranked picturesque Westerville No. 1 on its list of “America’s Best Suburbs” (2013) and 7th on its list of “10 Happiest Suburbs in America” (2014).
Columbus, Ohio, is the 15th largest city in the United States—which means countless opportunities for everything you want to do!1 block
The Newport
The Crew. The Clippers.
The Blue Jackets.
Doughnut Run
Gallery Hop
BTW
On a budget? $1 will get you
a doughnut and milk.
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EARNED AS FIFTH-FRIENDLIEST TOWN IN
AMERICA BY FORBES AND NEXTDOOR.COM
SPOT COLUMBUS EARNED IN A NATIONAL
GEOGRAPHIC TRAVEL LISTING OF “TOP 10 BEST
FALL TRIPS”
RANKING COLUMBUS EARNED FROM FORBES
MAGAZINE IN 2011 AS "BEST CITY FOR TECH JOBS"
NATIONAL RANKINGS FOR:AMERICA’S FAVORITE ZOO, THE COLUMBUS ZOO & AQUARIUM;
COSI, THE CENTER OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY HANDS-ON SCIENCE MUSEUM; THE COLUMBUS PUBLIC AND WESTERVILLE LIBRARY SYSTEMS
RANKED
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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• The Ohio CPA Foundation• Procter & Gamble• The Scotts Company• U.S. Department of
Homeland Security• U.S. Department of Housing
& Urban Development• AB Volvo• Walt Disney World• White House Offices• Worthington Industries
SELF ASSESSMENT
RESUMÉ DEVELOPMENT
PRACTICE INTERVIEWS
FINDING AN
INTERNSHIP
PROFESSIONAL
ETIQUETTE & TRAINING
HOW TO CONDUCT
A JOB SEARCH
YOUNG ALUMNI
CAREER PANELS
RAPID RESUMÉ REVIEW
& EMPLOYER CRITIQUE
INTERVIEWING SKILLS
CENTER FOR CAREER &
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
“ My leadership skills were developed at Otterbein while taking an active role at WOBN and WOCC. The ability to become a program director, music director, promotion director, etc., allowed me to get my first 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, Marketing and Promotion at WGN America
DR. ERICA HLAVIN BELL ’05Research Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University Medical Center 2011 Young Alumni Award winner
FROM OUR ALUMNI
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 offered through Otterbein’s Center for Career & Professional Development:
“Employers today really value candidates who can solve problems, think creatively, work in teams and communicate well. And quite frequently, nearly all the time, employers are telling us that our students possess all of those qualities.”
RYAN BRECHBILLDirector of Otterbein’s Center for Career and Professional Development
“ There’s a magic in this place and it teaches us that we really can be anything and go anywhere.”
SHERYL WARREN-WISNIEWSKI ’00four-time Emmy Award-winning, senior project manager at the Lighting Design Group, who was also the lead lighting designer for the 2014 Sochi Olympics. 2013 Young Alumni Award winner
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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 finalized their plans for employment or graduate school before graduation.
*See page 25-26 for more information on the Five Cardinal Experiences.
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 our immersive mini-terms may graduate in less than four years.)
WHO NEEDS MONSTER.COM WHEN YOU’VE GOT CARDINAL CAREERS?Last year, Otterbein’s Center for Career and Professional Development posted more than 2,350 jobs, internships, part-time and on-campus opportunities on Cardinal Careers, an online job database, and LinkedIn. You can also check out additional options in person at the annual CareerFest or the Non-Profit Job and Internship Fair.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I GRADUATE?Within one year of graduation, of respondents from a survey of the Class of 2012 were either:
• employed• continuing their education
in graduate school
94.2%
76%
“ The years I spent at Otterbein truly helped me excel as a professional. The 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 at Cascade AIDS Project2013 Young Alumni Award winner
“(Otterbein) gave me the foundation I needed to jump-start my career. Whether it was administrators, faculty or staff, everybody was very supportive every step of the way.
KAREN CASTRO ’12Thomas Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellow at American University in the International Peace and Conflict Resolution program
MITCHELL WARMBEIN ’12Graduate student at the University of Akron for Speech-Language 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.”
“Word is getting around among employers about our program
because of its uniqueness and rigor. We have created a degree plan that employers
are recognizing as producing distinctive, well-prepared students.”
DR. MICHAEL LEVINAssistant Professor, Marketing
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WHAT ARE THE MAKINGS OF AN OTTERBEIN CARDINAL??
HOW WILL AN OTTERBEIN EDUCATION PREPARE ME FOR MY FUTURE?
KNOWLEDGE
You’ll be smarter, more well-rounded and better prepared because of Otterbein’s nationally recognized curriculum.
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 in the top 20 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 eight consecutive years on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction.* * This is one of the highest awards a school can achieve for its commitment to service-learning and civic engagement.
Otterbein has a 167-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, Tufts and Georgetown are part of the AAC&U’s national “Bringing Theory 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.
TRUE OR FALSE
Otterbein’s network of loyal alumni ready to help the next generation of Cardinal leaders numbers 26,000?
TRUE
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 offer innovative change to actually make it better. Some people call this being a change agent. We just call it being an Otterbein Cardinal.
“Otterbein University prepares students to
become leaders.”KATHY KRENDL
President, Otterbein
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“We want to equip students with the ethical
decision-making skills that will lead to stronger
sustainable communities.”MELISSA GILBERT
Associate Dean of Experiential Learning and Director of the Center for Community Engagement
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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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT2UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH & CREATIVE WORK
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GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT & INTERCULTURAL EXPERIENCES
INTERNSHIPS & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHRIS JANSING ’78 NBC News Sr. White House Correspondent, 2011 commencement speaker
LEADERSHIP & CITIZENSHIP
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? WHAT MAJORS DOES OTTERBEIN OFFER? Otterbein offers 75 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 (Physics, BS, BA) • Engineering (Systems, BS)• 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• Osteopathic Medicine**• 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.
**Early assurance program in partnership with Ohio University
UNIQUE MINORS• Art History• Arts Administration• Audio Production• Cultural Anthropology• Dance• Film Studies• Leadership Studies• Legal Studies• Marketing Analytics• 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.)
FINE PRINT: MAJORS & MINORS
www.otterbein.edu/graduate
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FINE PRINT: TUITION, FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ATTEND OTTERBEIN?2014-2015 EXPENSESTuition $ 31,424Room $ 5,166Board $ 4,294Student Life Fee $ 200__________________________TOTAL $ 41,084
We estimate the cost of books to range from $900 to $1,200 per year depending on courses. The 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 afford Otterbein. We believe in supporting students. We invest in talent and we invest in families who need support. That 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?There are no hidden student fees. You have access to the recreation center, fitness 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 offerings, like private music lessons and art, equine and nursing courses, do have additional costs. (Those 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 first 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 Affordability 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 financial information and you’ll get an estimate of the aid package you will likely be offered. Explore how varying test scores affect your package to determine if it might be worth taking a standardized test once more.
MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS $5,000 to $31,424 (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 different. In fact, Otterbein awards need-based aid to families with higher incomes than most public universities do. The FAFSA also guarantees families access to low-interest student loans.
Take a look at how aid was awarded to the 2014-2015 entering class of new students*.
AVERAGE AVERAGEFAMILY AWARD INCOME (merit & need-based aid)
>$135,000 $15,000<$125,000 $18,800<$100,000 $19,500<$60,000 $23,800<$30,000 $28,000
* Based on parents’ total income from FAFSA. Reflects 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 offer scholarships and competitive financial aid packages that bring a private school education closer to the cost of a state school.
State of Ohio Average Debt at Graduation $29,037*
Otterbein $26,438**
** Of these Otterbein students... 24% graduated debt-free 56% 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 2013)
** SOURCE: Otterbein University, mean debt of 2014 graduates.
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Otterbein Aid 39.7%
Out-of-pocket 30.5% (monthly payment plan, savings, etc.)
PLUS & Private loans 13.6%
Federal loans 11.3%
Federal & State need-based aid 5.0%
“You will get your money’s worth. Otterbein does a great
job of preparing you for the real world. There’s no sugar coating. It’s hard. You will work but you
will be prepared.”MATTHEW SOPPELSA '14
Designer at Glantz Design in Chicago
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 ARE 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 Osteopathic Medicine early assurance program has additional academic requirements. Theatre and Music require an audition and Art requires a portfolio review. Additional details are available from the Office of Admission.
DO ANY PROGRAMS HAVE ADDITIONAL ENROLLMENT CRITERIA? YES. Admission to the Athletic Training, Education, Honors, Nursing and Zoo & Conservation Science programs have additional academic requirements. 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:
www.otterbein.edu/visitwww.otterbein.edu/apply
1.800.488.8144614.823.1500
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!
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