Admissions
Undergraduate
Your high school journey is coming to an end, but your future begins right now. Become a Polar Bear and join a strong community known for tradition and academics. Get ready to learn, lead and roar.
Your Story in Numbers
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3,116 Awesome students on campus
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19 Average number of classmates in a typical ONU class
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514 Number of endowed scholarships available
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200 Nearly 200 student organizations to explore
Start your adventure. We’re here when you’re ready.
We operate on a rolling-admissions basis, meaning you can apply any time during the year (except for pharmacy, which has a priority application date of Dec. 1). But if you submit your application early (by Dec. 1), you’ll be considered for more scholarships.
I chose ONU for the small class sizes and the ability to have strong relationships with my professors.Karam Abuhelal, double major in psychology and sociology
Polar Bear Journey
Hitting the books is job one, followed by adventures and experiences that will take you places you’ve never expected.
Gavin Kruse: Using his ingenuity to do good
Mechanical engineering student designing assistive equipment for special needs child.
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Simran Kaur: Communicator Extraordinaire
She's helping her fellow Polar Bears become stronger writers.
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Leah Carnegie: Study Abroad
Pharmacy major traveled to France and Belgium to visit World War II sites
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Learn about Financial Aid and Scholarships to help you achieve your dreams
Earning your degree is one of the biggest and most rewarding investments you’ll make during your lifetime – and we have seen the highest returns in the entire state. Learn about the financial aid and scholarships we offer.
Make your deposit and make it official
Reserve your spot in the entering class by submitting your deposit. When you submit your deposit, you will be given access to set up your ONU email, register for Summer Orientation, and select your housing.
Klondike Culture
There’s more to know about being a Polar Bear. Check out these links as you plan for your first year of college.
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The Glass Menagerie
by Tennessee Williams Considered to be one of the most famous plays in modern theatre, this poetic…
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Winter Career and Graduate School Fair
Welcome to the 2026 Winter Career and Graduate…
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Guest Artist Recital: Endimion Ensemble
This distinguished chamber group is composed of…
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Office of Admissions
Weber Hall525 South Main Street
Ada, Ohio 45810
419-772-2260
888-408-4668
admissions-ug@onu.edu