Otterbein University

Otterbein University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Otterbein University has several thriving Musical groups. In fact, more students participate in the Musical groups than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Otterbein University include Honoraries, Academic interest clubs, Governance.

Otterbein University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Otterbein Christian Fellowship and Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation.

Otterbein University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Otterbein University.

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

The majority of Otterbein University students live on campus. In 2023, 51% of undergrads at Otterbein University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 49% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Otterbein University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Otterbein University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Otterbein University Athletics

At Otterbein 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 Otterbein University:

Safety at Otterbein 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.

Otterbein University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Otterbein University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, Otterbein University has 24-hour locked residence hall entrances.

Plan a Visit to Otterbein 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 Otterbein University, take Route 270 to Westerville, OH. If you need to fly, book your flight to John Glenn Columbus International airport.

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