I was so fascinated with how much students wanted to know about my culture. I felt so confident, and I decided I was going to share my background. It was so relieving. I could finally take off the mask, and I felt so comfortable.Amara Egbujor, pharmacy major
Ohio Northern is泭recognized for our excellent academic programs and our safe and friendly campus. You'll join泭more than 80 international students who have selected 蹤獲扦's泭campus to earn their degrees.
Apply to Ohio Northern University at least three months before the intended date of enrollment in order to allow adequate time to apply for a non-immigrant student visa from your home country. To apply, please complete the or ,泭and submit the following supporting documents to the Office of International Admissions:
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In order to obtain an I-20, the following documents are required:
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International transfer students must provide a-affiliated evaluation member if transferring from a foreign university.
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Ohio Northern University's preferred evaluation service is泭.泭
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International students whose native language is not English need to submit evidence of English language proficiency that is sufficient for successful university studies.泭
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TOEFL |
IELTS |
GTEC |
SAT |
PTE |
Duolingo |
EF |
Arts and Science Majors |
64 |
6.0 |
1201 |
610 |
55 |
95 |
Advanced Level 2 |
Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy 泭Majors |
79 |
6.0 |
1201 |
610 |
55 |
100 |
Advanced Level 2 |
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The scores listed above apply to degree-seeking students and exchange students.
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Completion of AP English, IB English, and A-Levels English coursework also is accepted as evidence of proficiency.泭Students who attended American overseas high schools or IB schools in which full instruction was done in English may be exempt from proving English language competency. However, we strongly suggest taking the SAT or ACT and submitting scores for evaluation.
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Students who do not meet the above required evidence of English language泭may qualify for the International Scholar Transition Program. Learn more.
All degree-seeking students will be evaluated for merit-based scholarship upon admission to 蹤獲扦. Awards range from $12,000-18,000 per academic year. Several scholarships and monetary awards are available to international students who have been accepted to the University and meet award criteria.
International students need to plan for the financial costs of studying in another country. Please visit the link below to view a detailed breakdown of expected costs for tuition, fees, housing and meal plan, and other costs to attend Ohio Northern. You will find costs for each of our four undergraduate colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration,泭Engineering, and Pharmacy. Additional information also is provided on options for housing, meal plans, student insurance and payment.泭Click here for costs.
The F-1 student visa is issued for full-time study in the U.S. In order to apply for the F-1 visa, prospective students must receive a Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status, . The Designated School Official (DSO) is responsible for all immigration matters related to F-1 students. The DSO will verify whether or not a student has demonstrated the ability to pay the international student tuition and fees by reviewing the Affidavit of Financial Support and financial documents.
The Form I-20 is a U.S. Dept.泭of Homeland Security document issued by SEVP-certified schools that provides supporting information on a students immigration status.泭Admitted students need this form in order to pay the I-901泭, apply for a F1 visa泭and enter the United States.
International applicants who have received an official letter of acceptance, and have confirmed enrollment by paying their $200 enrollment deposit, are ready to begin the I-20 process.
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I-20 Process
You must have an official letter of admission from Ohio Northern University.泭Once you have been admitted, confirm your enrollment by paying the泭.泭泭
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Additional Requirements for Obtaining Your I-20:泭Submit the following items to the International Admissions Office.
Join the nearly 20 students who attend Ohio Northern泭each academic year from our exchange partner schools.
Apply to 蹤獲扦 by April 15 for the fall semester and by Nov. 13 for the spring semester.泭Submit the required documentation to the International Admissions office at泭int-adm@onu.edu.
Students who do not meet the stated scores may qualify for the International Scholar Transition Program.
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In order to obtain the Form DS-2019, the following documents are required.
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International students whose native language is not English need to submit evidence of English language proficiency that is sufficient for successful university studies. For admission to 蹤獲扦, including admission through the泭English Language Pathway program, evidence of proficiency is satisfied by one of the following:
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TOEFL |
IELTS |
GTEC |
SAT |
PTE |
Duolingo |
EF |
Arts and Science Majors |
64 |
6.0 |
1201 |
610 |
55 |
95 |
Advanced Level 2 |
Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy 泭Majors |
79 |
6.0 |
1201 |
610 |
55 |
100 |
Advanced Level 2 |
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The scores listed above apply to degree-seeking students and exchange students.
The costs below are subject to change and are provided as estimates. Learn more.
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Freshman Housing and Meal Plan (learn more about housing options):
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Additional Living Options:
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Health Insurance:
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General Student Fee:
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International Student Services Fee:
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Textbooks:
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Additional Laboratory Fees:
All exchange students holding J-1 visas are required to purchase 蹤獲扦 Student Health Insurance, which is billed automatically upon registration.泭The cost of insurance for the year will be in the other costs section on the Form DS-2019.
The J-1 student visa is issued for students participating in an exchange visitor program in the United States.泭In order to apply for the J-1 visa, prospective students must receive a Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status,泭Form DS-2019.泭The Responsible Office (RO)泭will verify whether or not a student has demonstrated the ability to pay the international student tuition and fees by reviewing the Affidavit of Financial Support and financial documents.泭Once verified, the泭泭will be issued and sent directly to the admitted student.泭泭
If you have questions, please contact the泭Office of International Admissions at泭int-adm@onu.edu泭or泭419-772-2483.
Once youve been accepted into Ohio Northern, it is time to make preparations for your arrival on campus. We cant wait to meet you!
Here are your泭next steps once you泭have been admitted and made your deposit泭to Ohio Northern University.
Becoming a part of the 蹤獲扦 community starts by accessing 蹤獲扦s Self-Service Banner system. This online system enables 蹤獲扦 students to check email, pay bills, apply for housing, view泭course schedules and more. Your 蹤獲扦 username and password will be sent to you directly by the Office of泭International Admissions.
Before you leave home, make sure you have talked with your parents and/or sponsoring agency and have determined how your tuition, housing and other fees will be paid each semester.
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Current tuition and fees are泭detailed here. Tuition, housing, meal plans and other 蹤獲扦 costs are paid in the Office of the Controller located泭on the first floor of Lehr Memorial Hall泭or online.
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Students are billed separately for each semester they are enrolled at 蹤獲扦. After registering for classes each semester, students will be issued an electronic bill. Balances are due the first day of each semester. A $50 late fee is added to accounts that are not paid in full. Interest also is泭added for each month that the account is not paid in full or up to date on a payment plan.
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International students may choose to pay using TransferMate through the EBILL page or pay by wire transfer.
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To make a TransferMate international payment in your own currency, log on to your EBILL account, click on the TransferMate link located within Announcements on the side of the screen and follow the instructions provided. Competitive foreign exchange rates apply, along with a flat $20 transfer fee.
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If paying by wire transfer and to ensure that funds are applied to the correct student account, we ask that you email the bursar's office to request details about completing the transfer.泭
Ohio Northern Universitys (蹤獲扦) bank information:
Bank: US Bank
蹤獲扦 Routing #: 042000013
蹤獲扦 Account #: 130113308279
Address: Ohio Northern University, 525 South Main Street, Ada, OH 45810
Ohio Northern Universitys residence life program aims to foster a dynamic living-learning environment. Living on-campus is a way of life at 蹤獲扦, and we are committed to providing a quality housing experience. Ninety percent of our on-campus housing facilities have been newly built or fully renovated since 2000, and 30 percent of our housing features earth-friendly, geothermal technology. Full descriptions of our first-year housing areas can be found here.
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All incoming Ohio Northern University international students are subject to the residency requirements in place for all 蹤獲扦 students. All 蹤獲扦 students are required to live on campus for three years unless they meet one of the following criteria and are approved to live off-campus:
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From experience, the University has found that students who live on泭campus tend to be more successful academically, be more involved in 蹤獲扦s culture and develop more friendships than students who live off泭campus. It is highly encouraged for incoming international students to live on campus.
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Ohio Northern University offers an airport shuttle service from the Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) for all new international students. Additional information about transportation to campus at other times during the year will be provided upon admission. 蹤獲扦 is located about a two-hour drive from three airports 泭Dayton (DAY), Columbus (CMH)泭and Detroit (DTW).
The transition to living in a new country can be stressful. The wellness of all of our students is important to 蹤獲扦. An on-campus health center and counseling center are available for students to access, without additional charges. In order to better meet the needs of our students, incoming students must submit a Medical History and Immunization Record. This information will be requested after admission.
Ohio Northern is affiliated with several recognized international partners that promote U.S. higher education to students around the world by offering accurate, comprehensive and current information about opportunities to study at accredited postsecondary institutions.