Directions for Completing the International Application

1. Check the deadlines
   Fall term: May 31
   Winter term: August 31
   Spring term: November 30


2. Obtain your transcripts
   You must request an official copy of your academic credentials (transcript or record of grades/marks) from the high school/secondary school that you attended. Official copies of transcripts/record are also required from each institution you have attended since graduation from high school/secondary school. The academic record should give a complete list of courses taken, the number of weeks and the number of hours per week in lecture and laboratory for each subject, and the grades/marks received. Each record has to be officially translated into English if its original language is not English. Also each copy should be accompanied by an interpretation in English of the grading system. In cases in which examination results or marks are not released to you, you should request that the proper school officials send the information directly to Otterbein College International Students Admission Office. See address under #6 below.
   
   If your educational system administers national or international exams in subject areas, you may send official results of these exams in lieu of transcripts. A copy of secondary education certificate or proof of completion of secondary education will be needed. If your native language is not English, you must send an official report of a score of at least 523 on the TOEFL (or 193 on the computer-based TOEFL or 69 on the internet-based TOEFL). You can request an official TOEFL score at www.toefl.org. When requesting an official TOEFL report, please use Otterbein's 4-digit institutional code, which is 1597.


3. Gather your Proof of Financial Support
   Please send a bank statement, an Affidavit of Support, and /or a sponsor's letter indicating that sufficient funds are on deposit or can be made available and will be used for your education.


4. Get an International Student Advisor's Report, if applicable
   If you are transferring from another institution of higher education in the United States, an International Student Advisor's report is required in addition to the above credentials. Click here to view a pdf file of this form.


5. Review the scholarships page
   Scholarships are available to International Students entering Otterbein College who meet certain criteria. Click here to check your eligibility for scholarships. If you believe that you qualify for one of the awards, acquire proof of test scores and class rank or academic average.


6. Apply to Otterbein College and mail materials
   Apply online by clicking here. Please note that the application fee is $30 USD. You will not be able to submit your application online without paying the fee with a credit card. All applicants must mail their supporting materials to us promptly after applying. Applications will not be considered until both the supporting materials and the application fee have been received. Mail your materials to:
   
   Otterbein College
   Admission Office
   One Otterbein College
   Westerville, OH USA 43081-2006
   
   It may take at least three weeks for us to process your application. Generally, it takes about a month or so before you receive your acceptance letter and I-20 (after you submit all your documents). It could take months if you do not have all the necessary documents, so make sure you submit all the necessary documents. Keep in mind we do not accept copies or unofficial academic records. No copies of the TOEFL or SAT score will be accepted.