Otterbein Experience Visit Day – March 28, 2026
Register to join us on Saturday, March 28 for Otterbein Experience Visit Day.
Experience firsthand what it means to call yourself a Cardinal! This program is only available for accepted students and is offered exclusively on March 28, 2026.
Connect with faculty and students to talk about academics, campus life, and the opportunities here that help you realize your personal best. You’ll discover why our students say Otterbein is a place where everyone knows they belong. You’ll also learn more about Otterbein’s commitment to affordability with helpful financial aid sessions.
This is the perfect time to learn all that comes next for you and your fellow Cardinals in the Class of 2030!
Looking for a place to stay?
Check out our Visit Otterbein page for a list of suggested accommodations close to campus.
Your Experience Day visit includes:
Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Check-In and Refreshments
- Welcome
- Academic Sessions
- Experience academics.
- Engage with faculty and current students.
- Student Life Sessions
- Getting the most out of your education.
- Academic Support Services.
- What happens next.
- Campus tours.
- Understanding your financial aid.
- Residence Life.
- Campus organization fair.
- Enjoy a meal in the dining hall.
As part of Experience Day, you can also catch a few games happening on campus!
1 p.m. Softball vs. Mount Union
1 p.m. Women’s Lacrosse vs. Wooster
3 p.m. Softball vs. Mount Union
After you visit campus, take some time to explore everything that Uptown Westerville has to offer.
Important Dates & Deadlines
- Enroll by April 15 for priority housing selection.
- New Student Orientation
Attend a new student orientation session on June 5, June 24, July 10, or August 15. - August 16 is Move-in Day
A special day for first year students arriving to Otterbein. - Classes start August 19
Meet President John Comerford who has an invitation for you to explore if Otterbein is the right fit for you!
“No matter who you are or where you’re from, they accept you for you!” Angel Banks, a Psychology and Criminology & Justice Studies double major, shares her memories and advice about choosing Otterbein.
