Information for School Counselors

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Discover [Their] True North.

Academic Programs

NEW programs beginning Fall 2011:
-Engineering Education: First of its kind in Ohio and a pioneering program in the nation
-Master of Professional Practice in Accounting (MPPA): Ohio Northern's first Master's degree

Ohio Northern distinctively blends nationally ranked liberal arts and professional programs in its five colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Pharmacy and Law.
Full List of Academic Programs

Top Stories

ONU Students' Report Published by International Trade Administration
A report written by students taking International Marketing in ONU's College of Business Administration has been accepted for online publication by the International Trade Administration (ITA).  The report deals with the men's cosmetic industry in China, and its writing was supervised by Dr. Peter Banfe.  This is the second time in the last three years the ITA has accepted a report written by this class.  Full Story

College of Pharmacy on the Cutting Edge
The Raabe College of Pharmacy at Ohio Northern University is embarking on a significant educational and scientific journey to keep students on the leading edge of medical advances by focusing on pharmacogenomics education. “Pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine are the future of the pharmacy profession, and Ohio Northern is the only school to put a six-year emphasis on pharmacogenetic training,” says Dr. Jon E. Sprague, dean of the college.  Full Story 

Research Revs Up at ONU
Ohio Northern exercise physiology professor Dr. Edward Potkanowicz is bringing research to the race track with his R.A.C.E.R project.  Full Story

Engineering Student Receives Research Grant
Derick Endicott, a senior mechanical engineering major, has received an Ohio Space Grant Consortium Student-Innovative-Creative-Hands-On Project grant to perform computational fluid dynamics research.  Full Story

ONU to Participate in "Choose Ohio First" Scholarship Program
Ohio Northern has been chosen to participate in the prestigious Choose Ohio First Programs of Innovation scholarship initiative offered by the Ohio Board of Regents.  Full Story

Application Deadlines and Requirements

Application Deadlines:
College of Pharmacy: November 1
Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business Administration and Engineering: Rolling*
*Applications should be received by December 1 for maximum scholarship and admission consideration.

Applications will be considered complete upon receipt of the following materials:
-Application for Admission
-$30 Application Fee
-Official High School Transcript
-ACT and/or SAT Scores
-Recommendation Form or Letter
-Personal Statement (250 word minimum)

Scholarships and Financial Aid

More than 90% of Ohio Northern students receive financial aid from need- or merit-based sources. 
-Ohio Northern Scholarships and Awards
-Office of Financial Aid 

Transfer, AP, CLEP and IB Credit Information

For information about Ohio Northern's acceptance policies regarding transfer, AP, CLEP and IB credit,  please contact the Office of the Registrar.
Office of the Registrar
Phone: 419-772-2024
E-Mail: registrar@onu.edu