Come with Passion. Leave with Purpose. My most memorable ODU I’m inspired by the success “experience so far was when “of others I look up to, both I travelled to Haiti. It was a on and off campus. life changing experience. ” ” Jacob Poe » Columbus, Madison Wells » Plain City, Ohio Software Engineering Major Early Childhood Education Major Class of 2018 Class of 2018

What inspires me is the “thought that I will be helping people when I complete my schooling and start my career.” Anaya Murdock » Cincinnati, Ohio Exercise Science/Pre-Med Major Class of 2019

I’m learning things at Ohio “Dominican that I wouldn’t learn at a typical university because of ODU’s tie into liberal arts and personal identity.” Olivia Philpot » Middletown, Ohio Public Relations & Marketing, and Business Administration Major Class of 2018

As a member of the World Ohio Dominican is a great “Student club, I’ve had “place for me to improve the chance to meet people my English-speaking skills. from all over the world.” It’s easy to connect with Senay Abrha » Asmara, Eritrea professors and to make Biology/Pre-Med Major friends. Class of 2018 ” Yujiro Yamada » Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan Exercise Science Major Class of 2019 Take a deep breath. This is going to be huge. You’re about to start the rest. Of. Your. Life. At Ohio Dominican University, you’ll transform what you love into what you live. We want to know more about you than your major. We’re interested in who you are.What excites you. What you daydream about. What you contemplate morning, noon and night. What makes you say, “YES!” Why? Because these things are your passions. And your passions are the foundation for everything to come. We’ll match them with our academic rigor and supportive community. Together, we’ll prepare you for your career and your life. We’ll give your passion a purpose. Every hero needs a mentor, guiding them through an epic transformation. At ODU, you’re the hero of your own story, and our professors are your guides. They know that getting from where you are now to a career of your dreams and a life of purpose is no simple task. You’ll face new decisions. New challenges. And best of all, new revelations about yourself, the world, and your place in it. We’re here for you—helping you find the best way for you to turn your dreams into a major and a major into a career. This is our promise, from application to graduation.

Our Dominican Tradition Our Foundation Our 21st Century Liberal To contemplate truth and to share The Four Pillars of ODU: Study. Arts Education with others the fruits of this Service. Community. Prayer. Learn how to adapt. Learn how contemplation. Our pillars form the foundation of to think. This is the Dominican motto. our community of learning where High school was all about acing It exemplifies the rigor of our you can become more than the test and learning the facts. At Catholic roots and means you’ll employable. More than profitable. ODU, we don’t teach you what to get more than a degree; you’ll You’ll become irreplaceable. think. We teach you how to think find the truth that will lead you to critically. How to engage in open your purpose. dialogue. How to explore the tough questions. That way, you’ll be able to handle complexity, enjoy diversity and welcome change throughout your life. The opportunity for me to help Students inspire me every day. “students make sense of the subject, “Their will to learn more about a themselves and the world around topic makes me strive to be an even them allows me to invest in some- better professor.” thing that matters.” Dr. John Thistlethwaite Dr. Marlissa Hughes Stauffer Associate Professor, Biology and Exercise Science Associate Professor, Education

I love to learn new things and share I enjoy the give and take of the “them with my students. Everything “classroom. I like sharing what I about my students inspires me, their know in order to help students be successes and even their struggles.” successful. I enjoy learning from my Dr. Alae Loukili students as well.” Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Dr. Manuel Martinez Computer Science Associate Professor, Languages Curiosity’s Playground

You won’t find cavernous lecture halls with professors lecturing at The ODU Core you. Our classrooms are different. They’re spaces where curiosity Every ODU student takes courses in our thrives and critical thinking evolves. No matter if you’re in the Core curriculum. You’ll learn how to be a lifelong learner, think critically, and classroom or in the lab, you won’t be bored. And you certainly develop strong writing skills and ethics will not be anonymous. Why? Because we’re just as passionate that will help you stand out in your as you are. We share in your excitement as you transform from a career and in life. Seminars include: freshman to a wise-beyond-your-years graduate. We love it when • What Does It Mean to be Human? • What Is the Common Good? you ask the tough questions. We want you to take risks and push • What Is Justice? yourself. We don’t talk at you. We work alongside you. • What Truths Have We Learned?

Sneak Peek! Your First Year We get it. You may not have everything figured out just yet. That’s OK. And even if you do know exactly what you want, you may change your mind. Many students do. That’s why the first year at Ohio Dominican is all about you. Peer advisers will show you the ropes. Your academic adviser will make sure you’re taking the right courses. 106+Years Best of all, you’ll start your own adventure. Special freshman experiences include: As Central Ohio’s only • Summer Orientation Catholic university (since 1911), • Welcome Week we have your success • ODU WOW – Welcome activities for first-year students throughout fall semester down to a science. • Fall convocation • Aspire – Offering motivated students leadership, service intercultural and faith experiences • Student Organization Fair • Plus: Explore your major with your academic adviser Market-Driven Majors Undergraduate Majors Accounting Prepare yourself for careers that are 11 Countries, Art in-demand. Our market-driven majors Arts Education are the ones employers are looking 23 States Biology for – right now. You’ll learn from faculty Biopsychology Business Administration who have real experience and success Chemistry in their field. Plus, you’ll get real-world, Chemistry Education hands-on experience either in the class- Computer Science room or through an internship. Criminology & Criminal Justice Cross-Disciplinary Studies, Bachelor of Arts • Education – We have 10+ Education majors Cross-Disciplinary Studies, Bachelor of Science and relationships with 20+ school districts. Early Childhood Education • Exercise Science – The foundation to a High-Demand 4+1 Programs Economics career or graduate studies in a health-related Earn Two Degrees in Only Five Years. Educational Studies field. Streamline your education. Get on with English • Insurance & Risk Management – You’ll be Environmental Science guaranteed an internship and job interview. the rest of your life – sooner. Spend Exercise Science • Natural Sciences (Biology & Chemistry) – four years on your bachelor’s degree, Finance Choose the path that’s right for you: study taking graduate courses in your senior Graphic Design and research more in graduate school or year. Then take just one more year to History start your career. Insurance & Risk Management • Software Engineering – Study with an complete your master’s degree. Integrated Language Arts Education award-winning team in one of the market’s • Master of Business Administration Integrated Mathematics Education fastest-growing jobs. • Master of Science in Sport Management Integrated Science Education Integrated Social Studies Education Early Assurance Programs Intervention Specialist (Mild/Moderate) Lock-Down Early Admission to Medical Intervention Specialist (Moderate/Intensive) School or a Master’s Degree. Fulfill your Life Science Education Mathematics desire to become a doctor or a physician Middle Childhood Education assistant. At ODU, a select number of Philosophy highly qualified students are chosen for Political Science early admission to the Ohio University Psychology Public Relations & Marketing Communications Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Social Work or ODU’s Master of Science in Physician Software Engineering Assistant Studies program. Sociology Sport Management Theology

Undergraduate Pre-Professional Programs Medical School Early Assurance Program (in conjunction with Ohio University) Physician Assistant Early Admission Program 13:1 Pre-Health Professional Student-to-Faculty Ratio Pre-Law Pre-Med Pre-Nursing (in conjunction with Mount Carmel College of Nursing)

Graduate Degrees Master of Arts in English Master of Arts in TESOL Master of Arts in Theology Master of Education – Curriculum & Instruction Master of Education – Educational Leadership Master of Science in Healthcare Administration Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Fast Track to Masters: 4+1 Master of Business Administration Master of Science in Sport Management Learn Anywhere. Learn Everywhere.

You’re already learning outside of class. From your hobbies to your travels, you know that the classroom is just the tip of the iceberg. So let’s do more of that. Let’s get you out of the classroom and into the real world. We’ll help you land the internship that gives you the experience that gets you a great job. Or we can send you to study the cultures of Europe, Asia, Africa or South America. If you want a real challenge, you can even try our Honors Program’s exciting research opportunities. We have something for everyone. ODU Honors Program Study Abroad & Service Immersions Take It to the Next Level. The ODU Honors Program is Get Out of Town. Satisfy your wanderlust in two weeks designed for high-achieving students who wish to or an entire term. We offer two types of life-changing challenge themselves with scholarly and scientific experiences beyond the borders of the . You research, interdisciplinary study, and creative expression. can enroll at a college or university in another country, and transfer the credits back to Ohio Dominican, or you can Features of the Honors Program include: join your fellow Panthers on an ODU-sponsored trip that • Additional merit scholarships to help fund your education (up to improves the lives of others. full tuition) • Smaller, more rigorous classes Study Abroad Examples: • Collaborative research opportunities • One-on-one faculty mentorship • ODU-Dankook Undergraduate Fellowship in South Korea • Specialized extracurricular activities • Education in Guatemala • Dedicated living and learning spaces • Literature in Ireland • Architecture in Paris earn Service Immersion Examples: credit • Work with the poor in Guatemala abroad • Provide medical assistance in Haiti • Volunteer in Costa Rica

Opportunities in Columbus Internships Capitalize on the Capital City. Going to college in Columbus Learn on the Job. Internships are one of the best ways to means you get to learn first-hand why CNN Money ranked explore your options, get real experience and put your skills it the No. 1 city for fastest wage growth. It’s home to six to work. It’s also one of the most popular. A majority of our Fortune 500 companies and 15 Fortune 1000 companies, recent graduates participated in internships. and we make it a priority to create relationships with many of them. We even host one of the most popular college Internship Opportunities Include: job fairs in the area – students from other local colleges also attend!

Our Partners Include (but aren’t limited to): • Nationwide Children’s Hospital • Motorists Mutual Insurance Company • Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company • Ohio Machine (Major League ) • SC () • () • (Minor League ) • Columbus 2020 • Columbus Chamber of Commerce Easton Town Center, 5 miles

Don’t Be Afraid: Life at ODU “Sister Sans” is Battelle Hall a friendly is the newest Panther ghost building on Stadium campus.

Good Luck Hi! on Graduation: Snap a selfie with Hello! St. Dominic. Hi! The Oval: Celebrate here on ODU Day and make it your everyday Hi! Hello! hangout. Wehrle Hall is the oldest building on campus.

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Downtown Columbus, 5 miles Life at ODU 31 Scenic Miles: Explore the Alum Creek The Writing Bike Trail. on the Wall: The bell tower is covered in this unofficial tradition.

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Hello! 1216: The year the Dominican Order was founded and our street address… Coincidence? Picture Yourself Here Though nestled in Ohio’s capital city, the ODU campus is saturated in green. You’ll study and take classes in old-world style buildings overlooking the lush campus. The Hot Spots

Get Cultured Contemplate artistic truths on display in the Wehrle Gallery. Or help us organize and install exhibitions from local and national artists. Better yet, come be a part of a student exhibition!

Stuff Yourself at Hammy We know food! At the newly renovated Hamilton Hall, affectionately known as Hammy, you’ll never be hangry.

Nourish the Soul As a Catholic university, we welcome all faiths. You’ll have a choice of spaces designed just for spiritual reflection, expression and growth. For the Love of the Lab The Battelle and St. Albert labs are where you’ll have endless lightbulb moments. After all, as the saying goes, “Tell me and I’ll listen. Show me and I’ll remember. Involve me and I’ll understand.” • 7 instructional labs • 1 health care clinical lab • 6 core labs • 1 computer science lab • 3 research labs • 1 psychology lab • 2 cadaver labs

Puttin’ on the Griff Step into the living room of Ohio Dominican University. Hang out, eat, play, study and find campus services all in the Bishop James A. Griffin Student Center. • 82,000 square feet • 60 units of equipment in the fitness center • 2 dining options, Panther Deli and Panther Grill • Student-run radio station, RadiODU • Bookstore Being an ODU Panther means never being bored. It also means you’ll have a family and a home away from home — even if you commute! Your fellow Panthers will cheer you on, cheer you up and always have your back.

Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Lead Make a Compete Play—On Student Leadership Difference Athletics Campus Panthers aren’t scaredy If you want action, come join Service Opportunities Festivals/Clubs cats. They lead the way. us. Ohio Dominican University is We have deep ties to local Because it wouldn’t be a So go ahead, challenge the only NCAA Division II school communities, which means true college experience if yourself. Dare to try. We in Central Ohio. We have nine you’ll have plenty of chances you didn’t have fun, right? have more than 40 student sports and 16 teams that are to be an everyday hero. You’ll On campus, there’s no organizations designed to looking for talent like yours. For be able to share your knowl- wrong way to have fun. give you the edge. Some of those interested in participating edge as a tutor, clean up the You are welcome to add the most popular leader- in college athletics, our athletics environment, feed the hungry to the ever-growing list of ship organizations include: programs are one of many and make a genuine difference activities by organizing a reasons students choose ODU. • Student Senate in the lives of others. Here are new team, club or event. just a few of the ways you can NCAA Division II Teams: Here are just a few student • Black Student Union volunteer: favorites: • Baseball • Panther Activities Council • After-School Tutors at • ODU’s Got Talent Shepard Library • (men’s & women’s) • Men of Valor • ODU Day – Annual • Community Kitchen • Cross Country (men’s & Student Celebration • Women of Worth women’s) • Make a Difference Day • ODU Dancing with the • The World Student Club • Football Stars • Mid-Ohio Foodbank • Golf (men’s & women’s) • Columbus Cultural Series • Panthers for Peace • Soccer (men’s & women’s) • Spirit weeks for • Social Work Action Team • basketball and football • YWCA • Track & Field (indoor & • Winter Carnival outdoor, men’s & women’s) (Residence Life)

• Volleyball • The Panther Players Panthers Panthers Panthers Panthers Believe Play—Off Rest Eat Religion & Service Campus Residence Halls Food Ministry Seriously. Sleep is important. Columbus knows food. The Capital City As a Catholic and Dominican And of course you can get lots So do we. That’s why it’s Columbus, Ohio, is the largest university, we welcome of it in any of our five residence important to us that you city in the state and 15th largest everyone. We would love halls. But you will also get so can get food you’ll eat and in the United States. With a for you to share your spirit, much more. Your room or suite food you’ll actually like. population that grows every your thoughts, and your will be your home base, your Grab a coffee or order year, the capital city will always beliefs with us and with meeting place, your game a Red Hot Chef entrée have plenty of places to go, others. There are a variety room, your study hall – and on campus, or go mere things to do and people to see. of ways you can do so: most importantly, your home minutes off campus for Columbus is one of America’s away from home. Features everything from bison best college towns. It knows • Office of Campus may include: burgers to vegan tacos to how to cater to you and your Ministry international favorites. Your wallet. Here are just a few of • Co-ed by floor, suite or wing tummy will thank you. • Office of the Chaplain the things you can do for less: • Suites have their own • Hamilton Hall – Newly • Center for Dominican • Columbus Crew SC bathrooms – You don’t have renovated and home of Studies to clean it! • Columbus Blue Jackets the Red Hot Chef! • Dominican Associates • Single rooms (with sinks) are • Columbus Clippers • Panther Deli Program available • • Panther Grill • St. Paul’s Outreach • Common areas include: • Theology Program • The Ohio Theatre study rooms, computer labs, • Plus student discounts lounges at local eateries • The Gateway Film Center • Free laundry in every • residence hall

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• Easton Towne Center What I like about being a dentist “is serving each and every patient, and developing those relationships. ODU helped connect my passion for science with my purpose to serve others.” KC Warden, DDS, Class of 2008 Dentist, Westerville Smiles Columbus, Ohio

My experience at Ohio Dominican led “me to take chances, explore my passions, and get a fulfilling and meaningful job. I am now working for an agency that is truly making a difference in our community each and every day.” Kelly Litt, Class of 2014 Grants and Development Associate, LifeCare Alliance Columbus, Ohio I’m able to use the education I “obtained at Ohio Dominican to make a difference in the lives of others every day.” Mira Wright, Class of 1978 Director of Human Resources Administration, Columbus, Ohio

Come with passion. Leave with purpose. You have passion, now build on it. Live it. Work it. Become it. Like these successful alumni, you’ll take the same life-changing journey to understand the world around you. A degree from Ohio Dominican University means that you’ve studied every possible angle and you know that a plan without action is simply a wish. It also means you think creatively. You solve problems for yourself and others. It means you’ve transformed into more. You’ve become a part of the community. You are an ODU Panther. Step 1: Visit: Try Us Out Ready to When you schedule a visit with us, the first thing you get is a proper ODU welcome. You’ll get to park in your own reserved parking space right next to the Griff. Then, you’ll meet the be an ODU people you’ll actually see every day: meet with our professors, join our students in a class, and chat with advisers. We’ll show you everything from Panther Valley, to the labs of Panther? Battelle Hall, to the yummy food in Hammy. By the time you leave, you’ll have a better idea of which residence hall you want to live in and what subjects you want to study. Step this way: Ways to Visit • Schedule a tour – Individual Visit (Weekdays) – Small Group Saturdays • Meet with a counselor • Attend a Preview Day Schedule your visit ohiodominican.edu/Visit Step 2: Step 3: Prepare: Your Pre-Admission Cheat Sheet Apply: One Application for Admission & Scholarships The last few years of high school are busy enough without Your application to Ohio Dominican is also your application trying to guess which classes, tests and activities will have for all ODU scholarships. We encourage you to complete the greatest effect on your university application. We’ll do the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We everything we can to make it easy for you. Tell us about your operate on a rolling admissions policy, so the sooner you college-prep plan during your campus visit. And check out complete your application and send us your transcripts, these credentials of past and present ODU students. ACT/SAT scores, the sooner we can notify you of admission. The Typical ODU Student: Important Dates • Graduates with a 3.3 GPA (on a four-point scale) • Application Deadline: Rolling • Scores a 19-22 on the ACT or an equivalent SAT score • Acceptance Notification: Approximately two weeks after all of • For Advanced Placement or Post-Secondary courses: your application materials are completed and filed. – Scores a 3 or higher on any Advanced Placement tests • October: Submit FAFSA for federal financial aid (College Board Code 1131) • January: Review your financial aid package – Earns a C- or higher in any post-secondary class • May 1: National Decision Day • For Honors, recommended requirements: 26 ACT and 3.7 GPA • June & July: Two-day Summer Orientation • Aug. 20: First Day of Class! Talk to a counselor ohiodominican.edu/Prepare Apply on-line ohiodominican.edu/Apply 1216 Sunbury Road | Columbus, Ohio 43219-2099 ohiodominican.edu | [email protected] | 614.251.4500 | 800.955.6446 #OhioDominican

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