Graduate School Admission Information

If you're a passionate learner looking for a graduate school experience with small class sizes, accessible faculty, and project-based learning, Otterbein is the perfect place for you.

Thank you for your interest in The Graduate School at Otterbein University! We have a centralized application for all graduate school applicants; however each program has its own admission requirements. If you have any questions regarding admission, please contact The Graduate School office at 614-823-1500 or email us.

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How to Apply

  • For students who are interested in Graduate Education complete the online application. You will be asked to create a login/password. This will allow you to save and return to your application if necessary.
  • For students who are interested in Graduate Nursing complete the online application. You will be asked to create a login/password. This will allow you to sav and return to your application if necessary.
  • Order official transcripts from each college/university attended. Transcripts are considered official when they arrive to Otterbein directly from the sending institution (mail or electronic).
    All foreign transcripts must be evaluated course-by-course through World Education Services, Education Credential Evaluators, Scholaro, or SpanTran.
  • Submit admission materials: Each program of study has its own admission requirements. Please review your program’s admission requirements and send admission materials to:
    The Graduate School
    Otterbein University
    1 South Grove Street
    Westerville, OH 43081
  • You may also scan and send your admission materials to us via email.

Specific Program Application Requirements

  1. Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Application Requirements
  2. Graduate Nursing Programs
  3. Graduate Allied Health Programs (MSAH)
  4. Graduate Education Programs
  5. Master of Arts in Educational Mathematics (MAEM) Application Requirements

We are happy to assist you throughout the application process. If you have any questions, please contact The Graduate School office at 614-823-1500 or send us an email.