Department of Nursing

How to Apply

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Traditional track students can apply online at no charge here. For questions, contact the Office of Admission at Otterbein College toll-free at (800) 488-8144 and (877) OTTERBEIN or(614) 823-1500 or e-mail: UOtterB@Otterbein.edu.

Adult students interested in applying to the undergraduate program at Otterbein College should:

  1. Call the Office of Continuing Studies at 614-823-1356 for an information packet with specific admission criteria and information about the desired nursing program.
  2. Call the Office of Continuing Studies for an appointment with the Nursing Advisor for transcript evaluation and academic planning.
  3. Submit a College Application form and materials to the Office of Continuing Studies. There is no charge to submit an application.
  4. Submit a Nursing Application form (pdf) and materials to the Department of Nursing when ready to enter nursing courses.
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Master of Science in Nursing

Students interested in applying to the RN to MSN program should:

  1. Call the Office of Continuing Studies at 614-823-1356 for an information packet.
  2. Call the Office of Continuing studies for an appointment with the Nursing Advisor to review prerequisites and for academic planning.
  3. Submit a College Application form and materials to the Office of Continuing Studies.
  4. Submit an RN to MSN Nursing Application to the Office of Continuing Studies.
  5. Submit a professional resume.
  6. Submit a 2-4 page essay (details in catalog).
  7. Submit all official college transcripts to the Office of Continuing Studies.
  8. Submit OHIO RN license number (on application form).
  9. Two completed recommendation forms (provided by the College).

Students interested in applying to the graduate nursing program at Otterbein College should:

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