Current Parents and Family
Here is a list of resources and information you will find helpful as an Otterbein parent or family member.
Commencement
Click here for all the details about Bachelor's and Masters Commencement ceremonies. Bachelor's Degree Commencement is Sunday, May 20. Masters Degree Commencement is Saturday, May 19.
Campus Life Handbook
Read the
Campus Life Handbook (CLH) to learn about Otterbein's policies, procedures and campus life.
Campus Resources
This list of general Campus Resources covers everything from academics to campus life. You might want to bookmark this one!
Important Phone Numbers
Academic Affairs / 614.823.1556
Admissions Office / 614.823.1500
Athletic Department / 614.823.3529
Business Office / 614.823.1150
Campus Dining / 614.823.1116
Campus Police / 614.823.1222
Center for Student Success / 614.823.1624
Chaplain's Office / 614.823.1409
Financial Aid / 614.823.1502
Health Center / 614.823.1345
Otterbein Information Line / 614.890.3000
Registrar's Office / 614.823.1350
Residence Life / 614.823.1250
Student Affairs / 614.823.1250
VP/Dean of Students / 614.823.1250
Online Payment Options
You can pay your student's enrollment fee online through PayPal here. Students can pay their tuition bill on our campus portal, My O-Zone and can set up their parents as authorized users on their accounts.
Academic Calendar
Check the dates of breaks and exams on our Academic Calendar.
Red Alert Notification System
Otterbein's police department provides an emergency alert system for our campus that sends emails, text messages and automated phone calls to our campus in the event of an emergency. The system also advises campus about cancellation of classes because of bad weather. By default, all Otterbein email addresses and office phone numbers will be entered into the alert system. Please encourage your student to enter their non-Otterbein contact information to help ensure your safety and security at Otterbein. This year we are transitioning to a new system, so students who previously submitted their information will need to do so again. Instructions about how to do so are on the campus portal, My O-Zone.
FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with regard to educational records and requires that Otterbein annually notify students of these rights. Included are the right to (1) inspect and review the educational records, (2) seek to have the records amended to correct inaccurate or misleading information, etc., (3) have some control over disclosure of the records, (4) secure a copy of Otterbein's entire compliance policy including the locations of all educational records and (5) file a complaint with the Department of Education concerning alleged institutional failure to comply with the Act. Click here to learn more about FERPA.
Westerville Resources
/ Additional Info
/ Contact
Our office is located at 100 W. Home St.
Office Hours
M-F: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
M-F: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (summer)
Jennifer Bechtold
Director of the Center for Student Involvement
p / 614.823.3202
e / jbechtold@otterbein.edu