Center for Continuing Studies Programs Admission
Stop putting off your education and enroll today. Otterbein makes applying to the Center for Continuing Studies programs easy and convenient. Students can choose from a variety of majors and attend classes part-time or full-time all year.
Follow the easy steps below to apply:
- Complete the application. The Application is available online via the link below or in the Center for Continuing Studies Office.
- Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended. If you have fewer than 12 credit hours, include your high school or GED transcript.
- Forward all application materials to the Center for Continuing Studies. Contact the Office for current deadlines.
- At any point in the application process, you can meet with an advisor to discuss your plans. This is not required, but recommended.
- You must be accepted for admission before your class registration can be processed.
International Students
Application instructions and supplemental application. You may also want to view the TOEFL information.
Some programs, such as Teacher Education, Nursing, Music and Theatre, have additional admission requirements. We will contact you if additional information is required to complete your application.
Transfer Students
If you are coming from another college you can read about transfer issues here.
Eligibility
Students who are less than 23 years of age may seek admission through the Center for Continuing Studies only if they have completed a two or three year college program or if they have not been enrolled as a full time student in high school or college for at least 2 years. You must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA for all previous college work, or a 2.5 GPA if only a high school diploma or GED have been earned. Applicants are considered on an individual basis; applicants whose past academic work has been marginally successful will be considered and may be accepted on a conditional basis.