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.
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 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 | 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 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 |