Otterbein University
About Otterbein University
Founded in 1847, Otterbein is a small, private, liberal arts university located in Westerville (about 15-20 minutes from Downtown Columbus). About 3000 students are enrolled at Otterbein's campus in over 70 undergraduate and 8 graduate majors. Students with more than 12 semester hours will be considered transfer students for application purposes.
Columbus State-Otterbein Dual Admission Program
Two Campuses, One Experience
Columbus State Community College and Otterbein University have partnered to offer an extraordinary alternative to Central Ohio students. Through a new Dual Admission Program, students can earn both an associate degree from Columbus State and a bachelor degree from Otterbein for less than half what it usually costs to earn a bachelor degree from a four-year public institution.
Students with less than 30 earned credit hours or new Columbus State students are eligible for the dual admission program.
GUARANTEED ADMISSION
We believe in Columbus State students and know their foundation is strong. We offer guaranteed admission to any student who graduates from Columbus State Community College with an Associate's degree.
We will gladly provide an unofficial evaluation of your Columbus State credits towards a major at Otterbein.
Students who graduate with a GPA of 2.75 or higher are awarded a $17,000 scholarship to complete their bachelor's degree at Otterbein, provided the student is registered for full-time course work and maintains at least a 2.75 GPA.
The Dual Admission Program
Benefits for Columbus State Graduates
- Students who graduate with an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree will be guaranteed admission to Otterbein. Some academic programs may require separate applications beyond the university admissions application. Students who graduate with these degrees and a 2.75 overall GPA will be awarded the Columbus State Scholarship of $17,000 (with full-time, non-residential enrollment at Otterbein)
- Courses with grades of "C" or higher will be transferred.
- Transfer Scholarships available.
Information for Columbus State Students
- To determine how individual courses from Columbus State transfer to Otterbein, students should consult Otterbein's Course equivalency information.
- Information specific to transfer students from Columbus State to Otterbein
- Apply to Otterbein online
- Resources for transfer students at Otterbein
Otterbein University Contacts for Columbus State Students
Mary Mosca and Jennifer Hicks are available to speak to Columbus State students in the Transfer Center (Aquinas Hall 126) on Wednesdays from 9 am until 1 pm or at the Delaware Campus in Moeller Hall on select days. Their schedule, as well as the schedule for other related Otterbein University transfer events, can be viewed below.
Mary and Jennifer welcome students who have just begun their studies at Columbus State to those who have already graduated and are planning transfer to Otterbein University. If students have any questions, they may contact either Jennifer or Mary via email at jhicks@otterbein.edu or mmosca@otterbein.edu.
Otterbein Pathways
| BS | Accounting | Associate of Arts | 2+2 |
| BA | Art (Photography Concentration) |
Associate of Arts | 2+2 |
| BA | Allied Health | AAS Sports and Exercise Studies- Exercise Science Track | 2+2 |
| BS | Allied Health | AAS Sports and Exercise Studies- Exercise Studies Track | 2+2 |
| BS | Business Administration and Management | Associate of Arts | 2+2 |
| BS | Business Analytics | AAS Computer Science- Management Information Systems Track | 2+2 |
| BA | Chemistry | AS Chemistry Bachelor's Degree Transfer Major | 2+2 |
| BS | Chemistry | AS Chemistry Bachelor's Degree Transfer Major | 2+2 |
| BA | Communication Studies | AA Communications Bachelor's Degree Transfer Major | 2+2 |
| BA | Economics | AA Economics Bachelor's Degree Transfer Major | 2+2 |
| BS | Finance | Associate of Arts | 2+2 |
| BA | Health Communication | Associate of Arts | 2+2 |
| BS | International Business and Management | Associate of Arts | 2+2 |
| BA | Journalism & Media | Associate of Arts | 2+2 |
| BA | Liberal Studies in Leadership | Associate degree, any major | 2+2 |
| BS | Marketing | Associate of Arts | 2+2 |
| BA | Mathematics | AS Mathematics Bachelor's Degree Transfer Major | 2+2 |
| BS | Mechanical Engineering | AS Systems Engineering Bachelor's Degree Transfer Major | 2+2 |
| BA | Physics | Associate of Science | 2+2 |
| BA | Psychology | AA Psychology Bachelor's Degree Transfer Major | 2+2 |
| BS | Psychology | AA Psychology Bachelor's Degree Transfer Major | 2+2 |
| BA | Public Health Education | AAS Sports and Exercise Studies- Wellness & Health Promotion Track | 2+2 |
| BA | Public Relations | Associate of Arts | 2+2 |
| BA | Sustainability Studies | Associate of Arts | 2+2 |
| BS | Systems Engineering | AS Systems Engineering Bachelor's Degree Transfer Major | 2+2 |
| Education Pathways Click here for information about Otterbein's Teacher Education Licensure Programs |
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| Early Childhood Education | |||
| BSE | Early Childhood Education | Associate of Arts | 2+2 |
| BSE | Early Childhood Education | AAS Early Childhood Dev. & Education | 2+2 |
| Middle Childhood Education (Grades 4-9) | |||
| BSE | Middle Childhood Education (Language Arts & Mathematics) |
Associate of Arts | 2+2 |
| BSE | Middle Childhood Education (Language Arts & Science) |
Associate of Arts | 2+2 |
| BSE | Middle Childhood Education (Language Arts & Social Studies) |
Associate of Arts | 2+2 |
| BSE | Middle Childhood Education (Math & Social Studies) |
Associate of Arts | 2+2 |
| BSE | Middle Childhood Education (Math & Science) |
AS Middle Childhood Education Math and Science | 2+2 |
| BSE | Middle Childhood Education(Science & Social Studies) | Associate of Arts | 2+2 |
| Adolescent to Young Adult (Grades 7-12) | |||
| BSE | Integrated Science (grades 7-12) |
Associate of Science | 2+2 |