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Academic Programs

Ohio Northern distinctively blends nationally ranked liberal arts and professional programs in its five colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Pharmacy and Law.
Full List of Academic Programs

Top Stories

ONU Hosts Concrete Canoe Competition
Leave it to engineers to seek out the ultimate challenge. Like creating a competition where the goal is to be the best at building something out of the worst possible material.  That is essentially what a team of Ohio Northern University engineering students will be doing when they race a 300-pound concrete canoe at the American Society of Civil Engineers’ North Central Regional Conference. Full Story

ONU Students' Report Published by International Trade Administration
A report written by students taking International Marketing in ONU's College of Business Administration has been accepted for online publication by the International Trade Administration (ITA).  The report deals with the men's cosmetic industry in China, and its writing was supervised by Dr. Peter Banfe.  This is the second time in the last three years the ITA has accepted a report written by this class.  Full Story

College of Pharmacy on the Cutting Edge
The Raabe College of Pharmacy at Ohio Northern University is embarking on a significant educational and scientific journey to keep students on the leading edge of medical advances by focusing on pharmacogenomics education. “Pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine are the future of the pharmacy profession, and Ohio Northern is the only school to put a six-year emphasis on pharmacogenetic training,” says Dr. Jon E. Sprague, dean of the college.  Full Story 

Research Revs Up at ONU
Ohio Northern exercise physiology professor Dr. Edward Potkanowicz is bringing research to the race track with his R.A.C.E.R project.  Full Story

ONU to Participate in "Choose Ohio First" Scholarship Program
Ohio Northern has been chosen to participate in the prestigious Choose Ohio First Programs of Innovation scholarship initiative offered by the Ohio Board of Regents.  Full Story

Application Deadlines and Requirements

Application Deadlines:
College of Pharmacy: December 1
Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business Administration and Engineering: Rolling*
*Applications should be received by December 1 for maximum scholarship and admission consideration.

Application Requirements:
-Application for Admission
-Official High School Transcript
-ACT and/or SAT Scores
Additional Required Materials for College of Pharmacy Applicants:
-Recommendation Form or Letter
-Personal Statement

Scholarships and Financial Aid

More than 90% of Ohio Northern students receive financial aid from need- or merit-based sources. 
-Ohio Northern Scholarships and Awards
-Office of Financial Aid 

Transfer, AP, CLEP and IB Credit Information

For information about Ohio Northern's acceptance policies regarding transfer, AP, CLEP and IB credit,  please contact the Office of the Registrar.
Office of the Registrar
Phone: 419-772-2024
E-Mail: registrar@onu.edu