International Student Application

Ohio Northern University operates on a rolling-admissions basis, which means that we accept applications at any time during the year.  You application will be considered for admission after all necessary documents and credentials are received. Admission decisions are usually made within two or three weeks after all application materials are received. (See the exception below for the Raabe College of Pharmacy.) If you have questions about applying to Ohio Northern University, please call the Office of International Admissions and Services at 419-772-2483 (outside of the U.S. call 001-419-772-2483.) 

Email questions can be sent to int-adm@onu.edu

How to Apply to Ohio Northern University

 Please choose ONE of the following:

I. ONU's Online application

• Pay online by credit card, electronic check or campus visit fee waiver
• Apply Online Now!

OR

II. Download a paper copy of the application and include it with other supporting documents

• ( PDF of ONU's International Student Application is at the bottom of this page)

OR

III.  Apply Online through the Common Application^®

• The Common Application Group is a consortium of nearly 400 schools in the United States that allow you to fill out one application and submit it to any of the member schools.
• Pay online by credit card, electronic check or campus visit fee waiver
• Apply Online Now!

In order for your application file to be complete, the following items must be submitted.  

• International application
• Application fee of U.S. $30 (non refundable)
• Official transcripts from any universities or institutions of higher learning that you have attended.
• Official copy of your secondary-school/high school transcript.
• Official copy of TOEFL or IELTS score or ELS Language Center grades
• Personal statement
• Proof of financial responsibility-send signed copy of ONU's Affidavit of Financial Support and supporting documentation.
• Copy of your passport
• WES evaluation for university transcripts from other countries

 ONU's English Language Requirement for Admission

Admission into your Academic Program along with the English Language Bridging Program.

TOEFL: 480-549 pbt, or 54-78 ibt

IELTS: 5.0

ELS Language Center:  Completion of Level 109

Admission into your academic program:

TOEFL: minimum of 550 paper based TOEFL (pbt),or 79 internet based (ibt) TOEFL

IELTS: 6.0

ELS Language Center: Completion of Level 112

Freshman Admission ONU's English Language Requirement for Admission

• Ohio Northern University operates on a rolling-admissions basis, which means that each applicant is considered for admission immediately after all necessary documents are received. (See the exception below for the Raabe College of Pharmacy)  Applications are accepted throughout the year.
• Your application file will be considered complete when it contains the application, application fee, official high-school transcript(s), TOEFL or IELTS scores, personal statement, signed Affidavit of Financial Support, copy of passport, letter of recommendation and official transcripts from all colleges previously attended (transfers).
• Applicants are notified promptly regarding their acceptance status (approximately two to four weeks).

Raabe College of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

A campus visit is highly recommended. International Students may call Ohio Northern's International Admissions Office at 1-419-772-2483 to schedule a visit.

1. Complete application after June 1 but no later than November 1, 2010. This means that the University has received all required materials by November 1.
   • University application
   • High-school transcripts
   • Letter of Reference. Reference form can be downloaded here
   • Optional for international students but highly recommended: Aptitude test scores (ACT and/or SAT)
2. Once your application file is complete, it will be evaluated in the following three categories: Achievement: high-school record, essay, recommendations Activities: out-of-classroom interests, including volunteer service and jobs Aptitude: ACT/SAT test score

Please mail to:

International Admissions Office
525 South Main Street
Ada, OH 45810