Join us for READY Day on 9.23.26.

Save the date for 9.23.26 for READY Day! All students are expected to participate, as classes and labs have been cancelled on this day. READY Day is meant to prepare you to understand who you are, what your passions are, network with employers and alumni, and learn about professional development topics within and outside your major. The day is personalized to your class year with a unique focus for the experiences you’ll have on READY Day.

First Year Students:
The focus is on learning about yourself, your major, and how to prepare for your entire Otterbein experience.

Sophomores and Juniors:
The focus is on planning your immersive experiences, exploring internship and professional opportunities with business and community partners, and developing professional skills in your area of interest.

Seniors:
The focus is on planning for life post-Otterbein, making meaningful connections with your life and career goals, and refining your professional etiquette and skills.

On READY Day, Every Student Will have the opportunity to:

• Make the connection between what they learn in the classroom and their future aspirations.
• Connect with and learn from Otterbein alumni and area leaders in their field.
• Attend the Next Destination Fair, a career and graduate school fair, where they’ll meet with representatives of area businesses, community agencies, and graduate schools to explore their next destination options!

Otterbein Alumni are invited to share their expertise and encouragement in developing the next generation of Cardinal talent at READY Day.

Are you interested in helping the next flock of Cardinals get READY to land their next great internship, job, or acceptance to a professional or graduate program? The Office of Alumni Engagement is inviting alumni and parent volunteers to join this all-campus event that will serve Otterbein’s student body.

We have opportunities customized to your preference, time commitments vary and evening participation is available. There are many ways to get involved including:

• Share your expertise on a panel or a workshop
• Help with mock interviews
• Network with students
• Volunteer to assist “behind the scenes” with things like registration tables, room monitors, and parking
• Consider a READY Day Sponsorship to help support the impact of this day

Participation in for this year’s READY Day has closed as event planning is now in its final stages. Thank you for your interest, and we hope you’ll consider getting involved in future READY initiatives.