New Student Orientation at Otterbein University

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
• Complete the Course Registration Survey sent to your Otterbein email account
• Final Transcript(s)

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As a new student, you must complete an online course registration questionnaire. Your personalized questionnaire will be emailed directly to your Otterbein email account.

Once you have completed your questionnaire, your schedule will be created for you. When possible, your schedule will be designed to fit the preferences and information you provide in your questionnaire.

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

Otterbein’s Common Book Program creates a shared experience for the campus community, but especially for incoming students. All new students will receive a complimentary copy of the 2025 Common Book Life on Delay: Making Peace with a Stutter by John Hendrickson. You will receive the Common Book at your Orientation Day, unless you are attending the August 16^th session, in which case it will be mailed to your home in July. It will be due on August 18^th during your first meeting with your FYS class.