Ohio Northern University

Ohio Northern University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Ohio Northern University has the Habitat for Humanity. In fact, more students participate in the Habitat for Humanity than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Ohio Northern University include Student Planning Committee, Student Senate, Northern Christian Fellowship and Marching Band.

Ohio Northern University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, Hypnotist and Mud Volleyball.

Does Ohio Northern University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Ohio Northern University.

Ohio Northern University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Ohio Northern University students live on campus. In 2023, 75% of undergrads at Ohio Northern University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 25% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Ohio Northern University. There are 1,930 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,602 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,795 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 80% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Ohio Northern University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Ohio Northern University Athletics

At Ohio Northern University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Ohio Northern University:

Safety at Ohio Northern University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Ohio Northern University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Northern campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Northern offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Ohio Northern University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Ohio Northern University, take Interstate 75 to Ada, OH. If you need to fly, book your flight to John Glenn Columbus International airport.

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