Columbus State Pathway Programs at Otterbein

Two colleges. One unified student experience.

Columbus State Community College and Otterbein University have collaborated to provide Central Ohio students an affordable path to a college education.

Current Columbus State enrolled and registered students should consider enrolling in the Otterbein Connect Blackboard community. If you are NOT already a member of the Otterbein Connect organization on Blackboard (viewable under the “Organizations” tab in your Columbus State Blackboard) and are a currently enrolled student, then you will need to complete the form below to become a member.

Otterbein Connect Blackboard Membership Request >

Visit Otterbein

Every Tuesday afternoon, Otterbein will offer a virtual transfer overview. You will learn about Otterbein’s transfer friendly environment, set in the perfect location, with all the right personal touches. You will hear about the transfer process, application requirements, how to manage your successful transition, credit evaluations, internships and financial aid options. To register, go to visit.Otterbein.edu to sign up for our Transfer Tuesday events. 

Questions? Contact Us!
For information on Pathway Programs contact:
Mary Mosca
mmosca@otterbein.edu

For general transfer information or unofficial evaluations contact:
Jennifer Hicks
JHicks@otterbein.edu

For International Admission contact:
Mary Mosca
mmosca@otterbein.edu

OTTERBEIN SCHOLARSHIPS

We are committed to opportunity.
If you want a college education, Otterbein wants to make sure you can afford it.

That’s why Otterbein Institutional Aid remains the single largest source of support in how our families get help in paying for college.

Students earning an associated degree with a GPA of 2.75 or higher are awarded a $17000 scholarship per year to complete their bachelor’s degree at Otterbein. (Full time enrollment and maintaining a GPA of 2.75 is required) Student’s with a GPA of 2.0 – 2.74 are evaluated for scholarship based upon GPA.

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Otterbein’s OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP is a statewide, full-need program that covers the direct cost of tuition, up to the student’s full financial need as determined by the FAFSA.

Awarded to:

  • Ohio residents whose families earn $60,000 or less, or
  • Ohio residents who are federal Pell grant recipient

The scholarship applies after all federal and state aid has been applied, including the federal Direct Student loan. The Opportunity Scholarship does not cover room and board or books.

Students receiving the OHIO COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY GRANT are awarded to tuition without calculating the value of the federal direct student loan into the scholarship.

Awarded to:

  • Ohio residents who are federal Pell  grant recipients and who receive the Ohio College Opportunity Grant.

This NO LOAN TO TUITION program allows students to graduate debt-free, or allows the student loan to support other expenses such as room and board or text books.

Columbus State Visits

During the academic year, Otterbein will visit Columbus State locations. For visit times and locations go to Columbus State Preferred Pathway Calendar. 

Ready to Apply? Complete the transfer admission application​ today!

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.

We want to ensure all Community College graduates from an accredited institution know they are valued and will make a great addition to the Cardinal family. Students who have already earned their Associate’s Degree with a GPA of 2.75 or higher are eligible for our Associate Degree Scholarship, which is an annual amount of $17,000. Students must remain in full-time status while completing their Bachelor’s degree to maintain the Associate Degree Scholarship.

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses in the programs.  The student may be required to retake any course in which they received a grade of “C” where there is a higher minimum grade required for Otterbein University students pursuing the same academic program.

Columbus State students could also choose to use their college credit from Columbus State to finish a degree completion program, or they may choose from any of the more than 70 majors and 44 minors available during the day.

 

Pathway Programs with Columbus State

Majors at Otterbein that may be completed through the Pathway Programs are: