Our orientation program is designed to help you get to know us, start building relationships with your peers, and for us to get to know you. It is full of important information, games, and fun, so have a good time—we know we will.

New Student Orientation at Otterbein University

2026 Orientation Dates

For students starting their flight at Otterbein in the Fall Semester 2026, Orientations will be held on the following dates:
Friday June 5th
Friday June 26th
Friday July 10th
Saturday August 15th (Primarily for out of state students)

For more information, contact the Student Success and Career Development (614-823-1624, orientation@otterbein.edu).

New Student Checklist

We are so glad you decided to attend Otterbein. Please feel free to use our checklist to help you take steps toward enrolling this fall.

Orientation Registration
Register for the New Student Registration Advising Appointment
Final Transcript(s)

Visit your personal VIP page to see an interactive version of this list!

Course Registration & Placement Exams

As a new student, you must complete a New Student Registration Advising Appointment. Watch your Otterbein email for a link to schedule your appointment. The registration process starts when you schedule this appointment. Your responses to the questions included for the appointment will help us create your preliminary first term schedule. During the appointment you will discuss the preliminary schedule and make any necessary adjustments for your major.

Placement Exams

The most up-to-date information about placement exams is in your Otterbinder, but you can also follow the links below for more information:

Math Placement with Grid
Note: If you are accepted under our new ACT/SAT optional admission standard, we will be in touch with you on your math placement process.
Modern Languages Placement