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Otterbein’s 2026 Commencement ceremony will be streamed live online at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 3. The recording will be available to view afterwards. The ceremony will take place at the Celeste Center at the Ohio Expo Center. Otterbein is proud to celebrate this meaningful academic achievement with the families and friends of the Class of 2026. Event coverage will be available here and on Otterbein University’s social media channels.
The Political Science minor helps students cultivate an academic, evidence-based understanding of politics that complements any major or area of study. The minor provides students with a foundation in the study of political theory, institutions, and processes in the United States and around the globe. See the Otterbein University Catalog for the complete Political Science minor requirements.