Otterbein University Viewbook 2014

WHY OTTERBEIN? THE ANSWER BOOK 2014-15

YOU’VE GOT QUESTIONS? OTTERBEIN ANSWERS INSIDE!

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 TO O

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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.

HOW MUCH DOES OTTERBEIN’S EXCELLENCE COST?

WHAT'S MY CARDINAL EXPERIENCE?

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WHAT MAKES OTTERBEIN STAND OUT?

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3 WHAT IS THERE TO DO AT OTTERBEIN?

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WHY IS OTTERBEIN THE SMARTEST WAY TO LEARN?

GOT GAME?

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WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO LIVE AT OTTERBEIN?

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INTERNSHIPS? GRADUATION? WILL I BE READY FOR LIFE AFTER OTTERBEIN?

WHY IS OTTERBEIN'S LOCATION THE PERFECT SPOT FOR EVERYTHING?

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WHY OTTERBEIN?

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LOCATION

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ACADEMICS

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CAREER SERVICES & GRADUATION

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OTTERBEIN STUDENT EXPERIENCES

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CARDINAL PRIDE

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STUDENT LIFE: ACTIVITIES

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FINE PRINT: MAJORS & MINORS

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STUDENT LIFE: ATHLETICS

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FINE PRINT: TUITION, FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

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STUDENT LIFE: LIVING ON CAMPUS

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FINE PRINT: NEXT STEPS

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WHAT MAKES OTTERBEIN STAND OUT? THE SMARTEST WAY TO LEARN.

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.

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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.

“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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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.

A PLACE TO BELONG.

“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

“Community engagement is a way of life at Otterbein.”

“8 GREAT SCHOOLS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE” from HuffPost Impact (2012)

THE OPPORTUNITY TO REALIZE YOUR PERSONAL BEST.

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.

YOU WILL BE PREPARED TO LEAD A LIFE OF PURPOSE.

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.

THE VALUES TO SERVE THE COMMON GOOD.

“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

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 CROFTON President of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Operations, United States and France

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.

“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 OCHOA U.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

“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

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WHY IS OTTERBEIN THE SMARTEST WAY TO LEARN?

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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.

WHAT ARE THE FIVE GOALS OF INTEGRATIVE STUDIES? 1

To inspire intellectual curiosity about the world;

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To assist students in cultivating intercultural knowledge;

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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.

DO YOU HAVE MY MAJOR?

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majors for you to choose from at Otterbein

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the page where you can see the full list of majors

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HOW MANY PARROTS LIVE ON OTTERBEIN’S CAMPUS?

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 IF I DON’T KNOW WHAT I WANT TO MAJOR IN OR STUDY?

HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE THE VALUE OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING?

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.

From a professor:

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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.

“ 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

“ 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 ’14 Television News Reporter at WHIZ-TV, an NBC affiliate in Zanesville, Ohio

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Receive a grant from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program to teach elementary students in Taiwan Visit 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

3,000 95 PERCENT OF FACULTY WHO HOLD THE HIGHEST DEGREE IN THEIR FIELD

18-20 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

11:1 STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO

At Otterbein, you can...

Land an internship with Minor League Baseball’s Columbus Clippers that leads to full-time employment

APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION = 575 NEW FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

2,600 UNDERGRADUATES 400 GRADUATES

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From a student:

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.

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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 Ecuador Serve as the vice president of career services for the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) National Committee All the above

WHAT IS YOUR ACADEMIC PROFILE? GPA range:

3.2 TO 3.91* 87.6%

of accepted students have a 3.0 GPA or better

57%

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ACT range:

21 TO 27* SAT range (CR & M):

1010 TO 1220*

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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

“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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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.”

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.

Begins work on distinction project for the University, analyzing student data to establish programs and helpful resources for at-risk students.

Wins two highly competitive national awards from the American Society of Microbiology (ASM) for his Otterbein research in microbial genetics.

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.”

Named a Top 10 finalist in GfK’s Next Generation Competition for undergraduate market researchers.

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.

Granted a Merck-AAAS undergraduate research fellowship for microbial genetics research in Dr. Jennifer Bennett’s laboratory.

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.

Teams up with fellow business majors to start a new student organization, the Investment Club.

“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.”

“The more I do, the more I excel. You don’t know what you’re capable of until you do it.”

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.”

Begins conducting research at Otterbein the summer immediately following his freshman year.

Named a Cardinal Science Scholar, which provides a scholarship and additional mentoring from Otterbein science faculty and upperclassmen.

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.

A student mentor gives him a tip that the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) is hiring.

“They really tapped into my potential. I’m so glad they did.

It was so much fun!”

FOLLOW THE RESEARCHER BOBBY GEIGER '14 SENIOR Biochemistry

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FOLLOW THE LEADER MATTHEW QUINN '15 JUNIOR Management /Marketing

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.

Lands summer internship with Mettler Toledo’s marketing department.

Receives Otterbein’s Daniel C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship and Business, Accounting and Economics department scholarship.

“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.

GRADUATION! EMPOWERED FOR LIFE AFTER OTTERBEIN

Receives the G. Harlan and Mary O. Hummel ’31 Rainier Memorial Endowed Award for a second year in a row.

Organizes a campus- and communitywide service project to raise awareness and funds to fight hunger and support local food pantries.

“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.”

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.

Says she’s most proud of earning a “B” in her hardest honors class and for getting accepted into the Zoo & Conservation Science program.

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 doubted myself a lot in that class but I am so proud I pushed through and didn’t give up.”

“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!”

Goes on a service trip to Uganda with education professor and fellow students to help Gets involved with improve educational facilities PreVet Health Tech Club to in remote villages. explore career interests and enjoys volunteering at Service Plunge.

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?”

Gets involved with campus student organizations, including Shades of Success, Ubuntu mentoring program, Otterbein Christian Fellowship and America Reads.

Volunteers at the Fall Community Plunge during New Student Weekend.

Finishes first out of 110 runners during firstever collegiate race and is named OAC Runner of the Week.

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.”

“I love to serve others, so I think it’s a great opportunity to interact with others who have that same passion.”

FOLLOW THE TEACHER MEGHAN DAVIS '16 SOPHOMORE Early Childhood Education

FOLLOW THE ATHLETE JULISSA POULLET '17 FRESHMAN Zoo & Conservation Science

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• Starving Artists • Studio 47 AND NITIES FRATERRITIES O R SO

• 6 local sororities • 6 local fraternities • 2 national fraternities • 4 national Pan-Hellenic Council chapters

SERVICE

100s of opportunities/clubs/etc.

If you want to serve—there’s a place for you. Start at the Center for Community Engagement.

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14 groups including…

• Shades of Success • Freezone • International Students Association

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

14 groups including…

• Alpha Lambda Delta • Mortar Board • Torch and Key

Music Ensembles…

• Bands • Chamber Music • Choirs • Jazz • Keyboard • Opera • Orchestras

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

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!

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“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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• Otterbein University Democrats • Otterbein University Republicans

TIONAL RECREA

10 groups including…

• Cardinal Dance Team • Cycling Club • Outdoor Adventure Club • Cheerleading

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18 groups including…

• Accounting Club • Music & Entertainment Industry Student Association • Public Relations Student Society of America

WHICH ONE OF THESE RENOWNED LEADERS DID NOT COME TO CAMPUS IN THE LAST TWO YEARS? A

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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 guest

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6 student-led media outlets including…

• Quiz & Quill • Otterbein360.com (online student multimedia news source) • Otterbein.tv and WOBN radio

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

WHAT ARE SOME OTTERBEIN TRADITIONS? • Painting the Otterbein Spirit Rock

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• 1 a.m. Doughnut Run to Schneider’s Bakery • The Annual Tree Lighting and Thanksgiving Dinner Feast

Sir Salman Rushdie, internationally acclaimed author

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Rebecca Skloot, author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

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Leymah Gbowee, 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

• The Red Zone (student fan section— and yes, some students are painted red!)

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Dr. Lauren Onkey, VP of Education at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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Chris Jansing ’78, MSNBC anchor and host of Jansing & Co.

• Community Service Plunge Days (the entire campus participates!)

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Meg Crofton, President of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Operations, United States and France Professor Robert Grubbs, 2005 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry

see pictures of some of our traditions

• Spaghetti Dinner at Church of the Master (President Krendl and the Cabinet serve you!)

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• First Flight New Student Week and the New Student Welcoming Convocation

• Fall Homecoming (bonfire, tailgate, parade) • Founders Celebration and Convocation G

But Chris Jansing did come to campus in 2011.

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GOT GAME? WHAT VARSITY SPORTS ARE ON OTTERBEIN’S ROSTER?

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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.

Baseball

Basketball

Basketball

Cross Country

Cross Country

Golf

Football Golf

In door and Outdoor Track & Field

In door and Outdoor Track & Field

Lacrosse Soccer

Lacrosse

Softball

Soccer

Tennis

Tennis

Volleyball

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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10,000 3,100 3,000 POUNDS OF WEIGHTS AVAILABLE IN THE RIKE CENTER WEIGHT ROOM

NUMBER OF FANS THE RIKE CENTER CAN HOLD

NUMBER OF FANS WHO CAN CHEER ON THE CARDINALS IN MEMORIAL STADIUM

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TOTAL HOURS CARDINAL ATHLETES VOLUNTEERED LAST YEAR

ATHLETES WITH A 3.0 GPA OR GREATER

ATHLETIC EVENTS PLAYED AT HOME AND ON THE ROAD EVERY YEAR

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.

MORE REASONS TO CHEER?

“OH, SAY CAN YOU. . .”

DO WHAT? Sing the national anthem at Cardinal football or basketball games?

YES!

YES!

“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.”

Just contact the Athletics Department if you’re interested.

Students can referee the intramural/ recreation league programs.

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Take fitness classes?

Otterbein recently completed a $2.5 million track and turf renovation.

WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE TO MAKE HISTORY?

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Become a referee?

25.4% of ALL Otterbein

undergraduates are student athletes.

Now that’s an impressive team.

THE WHATS'ST E L L A T AL CARDIN EVER YOU'VE SEEN?

YES!

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!)

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Bring your horse to school?

YES!

Otterbein’s Equine Center offers stalls for student horses. Applications are accepted year round. Be sure to check out Otterbein’s Equestrian Teams, too!

LAURA BASFORD ’14

First Cardinal softball player to earn All-American honors, firstteam 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 ’14

Holds 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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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-theart 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!

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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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STUDENT ATHLETES WHO PARTICIPATE IN MORE THAN ONE SPORT AT OTTERBEIN

HOURS EVERY WEEK YOU COULD SCHEDULE YOUR WORKOUT AT CLEMENTS OR RIKE CENTERS

STUDENT ATHLETES SELECTED AS ATHLETIC ALL-AMERICANS SINCE 2000

ACRES HOUSE THE EQUINE CENTER AND ITS NATIONALLY REGARDED PROGRAM

OHIO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE COACHES OF THE YEAR SINCE 2000

STUDENT ATHLETES SELECTED AS ACADEMIC ALLAMERICANS SINCE 2000

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WHAT DO STUDENTS DO ON A TYPICAL WEEKEND? 52%

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SOURCE: Spring 2013 Otterbein Residence Life Survey

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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

ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING

PAINTING THE OTTERBEIN SPIRIT ROCK

HOMECOMING

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WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO LIVE AT OTTERBEIN?

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WILL OTTERBEIN BE MY HOME AWAY FROM HOME?

3,000 STUDENTS? IS THAT A BIG OR SMALL CAMPUS?

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.

Most students tell us it’s just about the perfect size. Really. Students say Otterbein is:

BIG ENOUGH • to have all kinds of people different than you • to not feel like high school in any way

85% of first-year students

More than 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.

TRUE OR FALSE Students who live on campus have higher G.P.A.s and graduation rates.

small enough

• 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

We know there’s no place like home.

But Otterbein comes pretty close.

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Wireless & wired high-speed Internet

Cable 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)

WHAT AM I GOING TO EAT?

HOW DO STUDENTS FINISH THIS SENTENCE?

While nobody cooks like Mom, Bon Appétit wants to keep you healthy and happy. From caring about food allergies to birthday cakes to graband-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: • • • •

Living in the residence halls I have:

87% i nteracted with a variety of people different than myself.

83% found others in my hall who support my academics.

93% felt staff (RAs and HDs) cared about my well-being.

Cardinal’s Nest (main dining hall) OtterBean Café OtterDen Roost Express

SOURCE: Spring 2013 Otterbein Residence Life Survey

ROOMMATES: BFFS OR THE ODD COUPLE?

And off-campus, it’s just a short, two-block walk to Westerville’s historic Uptown which offers many options, including: • • • • • • • • •

Whether you’re a neat freak or more the freespirit type, a 20-question roommate-matching survey helps pair you with your roommate.

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!

89%

Guess what? of first-year students rated their roommate relationship from satisfied to very satisfied.

SOURCE: Spring 2013 Otterbein Residence Life Survey

DOES THE FUN EVER END?

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38%

By 10 p.m.

On an average weeknight, students go to sleep…

58%

Midnight or later

By midnight

Number of minutes it takes to walk from one side of campus to the other side!

NUMBERS YOU “OTTER” KNOW What's my address?

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RESIDENCE APARTMENT HALLS COMPLEXES

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Computer labs or print kiosks with laser printers (available 24/7)

Snack & soda vending machines

High-efficiency washers & dryers (free to use!)

Most halls have a pool table & Wii gaming system, too

Microwave (most halls have an oven and refrigerator)

Furniture: XL twin bed, desk, chair, closet and drawer space

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WHY IS OTTERBEIN’S LOCATION THE PERFECT SPOT FOR EVERYTHING? HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET FROM OTTERBEIN TO…

HOW CLOSE IS…

1.5 hours to Dayton

Chipotle: 2 locations

2 hours to Cincinnati

Starbucks: 3 locations

3 mi.

2.5 hours to Cleveland or Toledo

Polaris Fashion Place: premier shopping destination

4 mi.

Rave Motion Pictures

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Target: 3 locations

6 mi.

1 block 1 mi.

Uptown Westerville: restaurants, bakery, coffee shops, pharmacy

3 hours to Indianapolis 3.5 hours to Pittsburgh or Detroit 6.25 hours to Chicago* #

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OhioHealth Chiller North: ice skating rink

6.5 hours to Nashville

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Easton Town Center: premier shopping destination

7.5 hours to Washington, D.C*. or Charlotte* 8.5 hours to Philadelphia*

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SkyZone Sports: world’s first all-trampoline walled playing court

9.5 hours to Atlanta*

9 mi.

Alum Creek State Park: local beach, sailing, kayaking, hiking, camping, disc golf, fishing

9.75 hours to New York City* 16 hours to Beijing, China (by plane, of course!)

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Columbus Airport

* Direct flight from Columbus to this destination. # Catch the MegaBus to Chicago or five other destinations.

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Starbucks and Crimson Cup are also served on campus at the OtterBean.

COLUMBUS Big, fun, city, internships, sports, art, shopping, concerts, music, opportunity

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successful, busy, active, safe, involved, happy

CAMPUS Beautiful, historic, classic, easy to navigate, safe, bricks, very friendly, home

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UPTOWN WESTERVILLE Charming, college town, uptown, shops, parks, lots of choices, close by

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MILES OF BIKE PATHS FORTUNE 1000 IN WESTERVILLE COMPANIES (INCLUDING TO ENJOY WITH 6 FORTUNE 500) CALL OTTERBIKES YOU COLUMBUS HOME CAN BORROW

10 COLUMBUS RANKS IN THE TOP 10 BEST CITIES TO START A NEW CAREER, ACCORDING TO TIME MAGAZINE

CAN YOU GUESS WHAT THESE ARE? The Crew.

The Clippers.

The Blue Jackets.

REASONS TO LOVE OTTERBEIN’S LOCATION? There are many reasons to love Otterbein’s perfect location. Here are just a few...

One of eight major concert venues within 15 miles of campus presenting national acts.

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 MLS, Minor League Baseball and NHL teams.

Doughnut Run

A first-Saturday of every month showcase of the latest art happening in the very hip Short North Arts District.

Gallery Hop

Columbus, Ohio, is the 15th largest city in the United States—which means countless opportunities for everything you want to do!

What students call the perfect study break at 1 a.m. when Westerville’s own Schneider’s Bakery opens its doors.

The Newport

WHO HAS AMERICA’S BEST ICE CREAM? We do. (At least according to a ranking by U.S. News Travel’s Top 10.)

BTW On a budget? $1 will get you a doughnut and milk.

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RANKING WESTERVILLE EARNED AS FIFTHFRIENDLIEST TOWN IN AMERICA BY FORBES AND NEXTDOOR.COM

SPOT COLUMBUS EARNED IN A NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVEL LISTING OF “TOP 10 BEST FALL TRIPS”

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3 RANKING COLUMBUS EARNED FROM FORBES MAGAZINE IN 2011 AS "BEST CITY FOR TECH JOBS"

Graeter’s: This Cincinnati original has a shop just a short walk away in uptown Westerville.

J eni’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.

1 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

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INTERNSHIPS? GRADUATION? WILL I BE READY FOR LIFE AFTER OTTERBEIN?

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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 offered through Otterbein’s Center for Career & Professional Development: T

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“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 BRECHBILL Director of Otterbein’s Center for Career and Professional Development

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

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“ 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.”

BRIAN DOLLENMAYER ’89 Executive Vice President, Marketing and Promotion at WGN America

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“ There’s a magic in this place and it teaches us that we really can be anything and go anywhere.”

SHERYL WARREN-WISNIEWSKI ’00 four-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

“ 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-onone experience so early on in their careers.”

DR. ERICA HLAVIN BELL ’05 Research Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University Medical Center 2011 Young Alumni Award winner

WHO NEEDS MONSTER.COM WHEN YOU’VE GOT CARDINAL CAREERS?

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.

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, 94.2% of respondents from a survey of the Class of 2012 were either: • employed • continuing their education in graduate school

WILL I GRADUATE ON TIME? Of all proud 2013 Otterbein Cardinal graduates, 76% did so in FOUR years.

“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.”

(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.)

Don’t see what you were looking for?

We’ll help you create the opportunity you want.

DR. MICHAEL LEVIN Assistant Professor, Marketing

“ 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 ’05 Executive Director at Cascade AIDS Project 2013 Young Alumni Award winner

“ 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.”

MITCHELL WARMBEIN ’12 Graduate student at the University of Akron for Speech-Language Pathology

“(Otterbein) gave me the foundation I needed to jumpstart my career. Whether it was administrators, faculty or staff, everybody was very supportive every step of the way.

KAREN CASTRO ’12 Thomas Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellow at American University in the International Peace and Conflict Resolution program

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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 University prepares students to become leaders.”

KATHY KRENDL President, Otterbein

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.

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 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.

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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

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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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FINE PRINT: MAJORS & MINORS

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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)

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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

www.otterbein.edu/graduate

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: TUITION, FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ATTEND OTTERBEIN?

WHAT KIND OF AID PACKAGE CAN I EXPECT?

HOW DO OTTERBEIN FAMILIES PAY FOR SCHOOL?

2014-2015 EXPENSES Tuition $ 31,424 Room $ 5,166 Board $ 4,294 Student Life Fee $ 200 __________________________ TOTAL $ 41,084

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.

Otterbein Aid 39.7%

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.

Out-of-pocket 30.5% (monthly payment plan, savings, etc.)

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 FAMILY INCOME

>$135,000 <$125,000 <$100,000 <$60,000 <$30,000

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$15,000 $18,800 $19,500 $23,800 $28,000

PLUS & Private loans 13.6% Federal loans 11.3% Federal & State need-based aid 5.0%

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 loans 20% 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.

“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

* Based on parents’ total income from FAFSA. Reflects merit and need-based aid. Does not include loans. visit otterbein.edu for more details

FINE PRINT: NEXT STEPS

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HOW CAN I APPLY TO OTTERBEIN?

WHAT ARE OTTERBEIN’S ADMISSION CRITERIA?

WHEN SHOULD I VISIT OTTERBEIN?

There are three ways you can take this exciting step. All of them begin by visiting:

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.

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.

www.otterbein.edu/apply 1. 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 003110 ACT 3318 SAT 1597

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.

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-andpersonal 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!)

NOV. Otterbein begins mailing admission decisions.

1 Apply by this date for priority

DEC. application status for scholarships.

15 (This is also the priority application date for the Honors Program.)

FEB. FAFSA priority filing date.

15 Otterbein’s FAFSA code is 003110.

MARCH Notification for Financial Aid Award

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National decision deadline. Submit your $150 enrollment fee to guarantee your place in the Class.

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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: 1.800.488.8144 614.823.1500

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Or apply online now!

www.otterbein.edu/visit www.otterbein.edu/apply

HOW ELSE CAN I STAY CONNECTED? www.facebook.com/OtterbeinAdmission www.facebook.com/OtterbeinU

www.youtube.com/OtterbeinUniversity

@OtterbeinUAdmit #visitotterbein

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WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!

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HOW DO PEOPLE DESCRIBE OTTERBEIN? SMALL

PRIVATE

INCLUSIVE

LIBERAL ARTS & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES ENGAGED

CREATIVE

SERVICE-ORIENTED

HANDS-ON GLOBAL-REACHING

AFFORDABLE WORTH IT!

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