New Student Orientation at Otterbein University
2023 Orientation Dates
For students starting their flight at Otterbein in Fall Semester 2023, your options for SOAR will be the following dates:
- Thursday, June 15
- Saturday, June 17
- Friday, July 7
- Tuesday, August 15 (ideal for students and families who cannot travel to campus twice during the summer)
Register for Orientation
Complete the online Orientation Registration and payment as soon as you can to increase your chances of attending your first choice of orientation dates. This form requires verification of guest contact information, including email, and payment via credit card. If you have a concern with this payment option, please contact the Orientation Team in Student Success and Career Development at 614-823-1624 or orientation@otterbein.edu.
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
- Complete the Course Registration Survey (to be sent in May)
- 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 an online course registration questionnaire. Your personalized questionnaire will be emailed directly to your Otterbein email account.
Once you have completed your questionnaire, your fall term 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
Common Book Assignment
Otterbein’s Common Book Program creates a shared experience for the campus community, but especially for incoming students. All new students will receive a copy of the 2023 Common Book for free. New students will receive a copy at their June and July orientation day and August orientation attendees will have their book mailed to them. Anyone else interested in a copy can stop by Student Success and Career Development in 027 Towers Hall.
After you read the book, complete the Common Book assignment and be ready to turn it in to your FYS class.
