The following items are required in order for international students to be considered for freshman or transfer admission to Otterbein University. Once all your application materials have been submitted, we can typically send you an application decision within 2-4 weeks. Our application review is holistic, meaning it takes into consideration many factors such as your test scores, essay, and involvement outside of the classroom.
Common Application, including essay.
$50 Application fee.
Official transcripts/documents for four years of high school/secondary school (grades 9-12).
If mailed, transcripts must be in a sealed envelope, stamped by the school. Test results must be sent by the testing agency or directly from the high school to be considered official.
Upon acceptance you must send the following to intotterb@otterbein.edu:
Official Bank Statement(s) and Sponsor Guarantee form.
Copy of passport and current visa (if applicable).
Important Notes:
All test scores must be reported directly from the testing center.
Conditional admission is available to students that meet academic requirements, but still need additional language training to be successful in a U.S. classroom. Otterbein offers an English as a Second Language program on campus to help prepare students to become full-time degree seeking candidates.
Foreign language documents must be translated into English by the issuing institution, a certified translator or English teacher.
SAT and ACT test scores and letters of recommendation are optional and may be submitted if they strengthen your application.
79 or higher on the Internet-based TOEFL(iBT).
550 or higher on the paper-based TOEFL(PBT).
53 or higher on the Pearson PTE
6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
105 or higher on the Duolingo English Test.
21 or higher on the English section of the ACT Test.
550 or higher on the Evidence-based Reading and Writing (ERW) section on the SAT.
112 Level Certificate from ELS.
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Degree Course Topics Include:
Interpersonal Communication
Argumentation and Advocacy
Intercultural Communication
Present information in various formats, including speaking and writing
Develop skills to persuade others, argue effectively and mediate conflicts
Think critically in order to speak confidently
Examine the internal workings of major corporations
Develop communication plans
Meet with managers and employees to suggest how to communicate more effectively
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