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.
This program offers a career as a Registered Veterinary Technician with an emphasis on horses. This major is derived from an articulation agreement between Columbus State Community College’s Veterinary Technology Program, fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, and Otterbein’s Department of Equine Science. Students pay tuition to Columbus State when taking courses there, and to Otterbein when courses are taken here. Ohio residency status will affect the Columbus State tuition.
Students complete clinical experiences at two veterinary medical practices. They acquire skills in many aspects of veterinary medicine, including hematology, parasitology, microbiology, surgical techniques, and anesthesia.
At the end of four years, with the successful completion of requirements from both institutions, the student earns the Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology from Columbus State Community College and the Baccalaureate degree in Equine Veterinary Technology from Otterbein University. Once the Veterinary Technician National Examination is successfully completed, the graduate is recognized as a Registered Veterinary Technician. State specific exams will allow students to practice in states other than Ohio.
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Freshman Year
Fall Semester at Otterbein Credits Spring Semester at Otterbein
EQSC 1100: Horsemastership (3)
EQSC 1110: Horsemastership Lab (1)
BIO 1810: Anatomy and Physiology I lec+labSD
FYS 1000: Freshman Year Seminar (3)
BIO 1010*or CHEM 1100+1110*SK
15 credits total
Spring Semester at Otterbein
EQSC 1200: Equine Anatomy and Physiology lec+lab (4)
EQSC 1250: Equine Health Monitoring (2)
BIO 1820: Anatomy and Physiology II lec+lab (4)
INST 1500: Identity ProjectsWI
MATH 1210, 1220, 1230, 1240, 1250, 1500, or PHIL 1200 (3)
16 credits total
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester at Otterbein Spring Semester at Otterbein
EQSC 3000: Systems I lec+lab (4)
EQSC 3020: Systems Seminar I (2)
EQSC 3200: Applied Equine Business Principles (3)
INST 2000: Self, Power, and Difference (3)
INST 2200: Reflection and Responsibility (3)
Spring Semester at Otterbein
15 Otterbein credits
EQSC 0000-01 (0)
EQSC 3100: Systems II lec+lab (4)
EQSC 3120: Systems Seminar II (2)
INST 2400: Natural Foundations (3)
Fall Semester at CSCC Spring Semester at CSCC
VET 1103: Intro to Small Animal Medicine (1)
VET 1105: Veterinary Parasitology (blended) (2)
3 CSCC credits; 18 credits total
Spring Semester at CSCC
VET 1324: Principles of Vet Radiology (blended) (1)
VET 1335: Clinical Pathology I (blended) (3)
VET 1338: Veterinary Surgical Techniques (web) (2)
VET 1426: Principles of Veterinary Anesthesia (2)
8 CSCC credits; 17 credits total
Summer Semester at CSCC
HIMT 1121: Advanced Medical Terminology (web) (2)
VET 1502: Lab & Exotic Animal Medicine (blended) (1)
VET 1533: Clinical Application I (lab) (2)
VET 1536: Small Animal Health and Disease (blended) (2)
7 credits total
Junior Year
Fall Semester at Otterbein Spring Semester at Otterbein
EQSC 0000-01 (0) EQSC 0000-01 (0)
Fall Semester at CSCC Spring Semester at CSCC
VET 2535: Clinical Pathology II (blended, lec+lab) (2)
VET 2562: Veterinary Pharmacology (lec) (2)
VET 2563: Clinical Application II (lab) (2)
VET 2566: Large Animal Health and Disease (web) (2)
VET 2599: Clinical Application III (lab) (2)
10 credits total
VET 2800: Veterinary Seminar I (web) (1)
VET 2850: Veterinary Seminar II (web) (1)
VET 2900: Veterinary Practicum I (2)
VET 2950: Veterinary Practicum II (2)
6 credits total
Senior Year
Fall Semester at Otterbein Spring Semester at Otterbein
EQSC 4000: Animal Nutrition lec + labWI
INST 2600: Creativity and Culture (3)
SYE 4103: Senior Year Experience (2)
16 credits total
EQSC 4100: Contemporary IssuesWI
INST 2800: Global Cultures (3)
INST 3000: Interdisciplinary Seminar (3)
EQSC 3410: Service Learning (1)
15 credits total
Medical insurance: 1999 $ per year
