When I transferred to ONU, it opened up a ton of opportunities for me. The professors at ONU are the biggest thing I owe my success to. If it weren't for them helping me every step of the way, I don't think I would have a clue about what to do with my life.Angelica Krumnow, criminal justice major
Click below to access your checklist, arrival schedule, and other important information. This information is for new students and transfer students. (You will need your new ONU network account information to access this site.)
All new students/transfer students will arrive and move-in on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022.
"Spring Experience" is our New Student/Transfer Orientation for all students starting at ONU for the Spring 2021-22 semester. It takes place Jan. 13-16, 2022.
A full schedule of orientation activities are planned to introduce you to academic services, student support services, and campus activities. Social events are planned throughout the weekend, as well.
Please log into our internal site (my.onu.edu) to access important information, a detailed schedule, and your arrival checklist. Go to my.onu.edu/orientation/spring_experience (you will need to use your ONU network log-in to access it).
Once you’ve been accepted to Northern, it’s time to take the next steps to get acclimated.
Filing or updating your current year FAFSA will allow us to determine the maximum levels of financial aid available to you. Be sure to enter ONU's school code: 003089. Learn more about financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
Ready to be a Polar Bear? Your deposit will reserve your spot at ONU. Click here to submit your deposit.
Send us official transcripts from all high schools and colleges you've attended – even if it wasn't recently. Transcripts should be mailed directly from the institution to ONU's offices of Admissions and Financial Aid; hand-carried transcripts, official copies marked "Issued to Student" and unofficial copies are not acceptable. Final transcripts from previous or current colleges/universities should be sent to: Ohio Northern University, Office of Admissions, 525 S Main Street, Ada, Ohio 45810.
This form is completed by a school official at your the last college/university you attended. It confirms you are in good academic and disciplinary standing. Download the form to complete and submit it to the school official to submit.
Once you become an accepted student, you will be provided with information about how to submit requests for on-campus housing. If you plan to live off campus, you must meet the off-campus requirements and submit an off-campus request form.
Classes are scheduled during an individual transfer orientation/academic advising appointment conducted by the dean's office of the college for your academic program. You will likely meet with a faculty member or the associate dean. Use the contact information below to contact your college and schedule your transfer orientation:
College of Arts & Sciences
419-772-3566
College of Business Administration
419-772-2070
College of Engineering
419-772-2371
College of Pharmacy
419-772-2275
Welcome Weekend activities are designed for all new students to Ohio Northern – including new transfers and postgraduate students. Check out our Welcome Weekend 2019 recap video to get a taste of what Welcome Weekend is like.
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