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

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.

CSCC TO OTTERBEIN

Dual Admission Program Coordinator
Dr. Lisa Phillips
lphillips30@cscc.edu

Dr. Phillips is available to meet with current Columbus State students with 30 earned credit hours or less who are interested in the Dual Admission program. She is the primary advisor and program coordinator for the program. Interested and current Dual Admission students can make an appointment at the Center for Advising, Support, and Exploration Center, located in Aquinas Hall room 116.

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
Special tuition rates for graduates of Columbus State as part of the Dual Admission program.

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) or at the Delaware Campus in Moeller Hall. 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 University pathways are currently under revision in anticipation of changes to Otterbein's general education, degree, and graduation requirements that become effective in Autumn 2018. Please check back for updates and restoration of pathway links as they become available throughout the late spring and summer. Current Columbus State students following an established pathway to Otterbein using the "old" requirements are strongly encouraged to meet with one of the Otterbein University contacts for Columbus State to discuss their degree plan and course work at CSCC and Otterbein going forward.

Otterbein Pathways

BA	Art (Photography Concentration)	Associate of Arts	2+2
BS	Business Analytics	AAS Management Information Systems	2+2
BA	Chemistry	Associate of Science	2+2
BA	Communication Studies	AA Communications Bachelor's Degree Transfer Major	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
BA	Public Health Education	AAS Sports and Exercise Studies- Wellness & Health Promotion Track	2+2
Education (see options below)
BA	Health Communication	Associate of Arts	2+2
BA	Journalism & Media	Associate of Arts	2+2
BA	Liberal Studies in Leadership	Associate degree, any major	2+2
BA	Mathematics	Associate of Science	2+2
BS	Mathematics	Associate of Science	2+2
BS	Mechanical Engineering	AS Systems Engineering Bachelor's Degree Transfer Major	2+2
BA	Physics	Associate of Science	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
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)	Associate of 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

Academics Department

(614) 287-0000

academics@cscc.edu