Transfer Students

The Top 10 Reasons to Transfer to Ohio Dominican...

#10 ~ You don’t need to park miles away from campus then catch a shuttle to get to class.
Parking at ODU is convenient, affordable and close. No need for shuttles, walking miles or not finding a parking spot. Lots on campus are designated for residents, commuters and faculty/staff. For more information about Parking on campus, please visit our Safety & Security Website.

#9 ~ A vending machine doesn’t need to be your only source of nourishment (unless you want it to be).
Resident and commuter students alike have a wide range of dining choices on campus. Hamilton Hall is a full-service dining hall serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to the entire ODU community. Panther Plaza is open all week for those quick snacks and lunches...grab a bag of chips or a hot cup of soup. They are conveniently located in the heart of Erskine Hall. You don't even need to carry cash - your ODU Panther ID card can work as a general debit card for purchases around campus. See the Business Office (ER 133) for more information on this option. For more information on dining at ODU, visit our Dining Services Website.

#8 ~ You can plug into the Internet just about anywhere on campus.
ODU’s campus is wireless! Erskine Hall, Spangler Library and the Oval are all wireless; the new Student Center will be too! We're also blanketed with high-speed Internet ports. Resident hall rooms have them…Panther Plaza student lounge has them…even our older buildings like Wehrle Hall have them! So you can stay connected all over campus. Learn more about technology at ODU on the Technology Services website.

#7 ~ No need to search all over for that special book you need for your research paper. If we don’t have it, we can get it for you.
The Library - Spangler Learning Center - is equipped with all the resources you need. Through OhioLINK and Iliad (services used to provide books, journal articles, and other library materials not owned by Ohio Dominican University Library) and the myriad of electronic databases we have available, researching that paper has never been easier. To see all the Library has to offer (and it is a LOT), visit the Library Website and the Undergraduate Library Resources Guide.

#6 ~ ODU is the closest college to Easton.
Well, OK, that’s not the only reason to attend ODU! In addition to being about 10 minutes from Downtown and the Arena District, ODU is located about 5 miles from the hottest gathering spot for entertainment, restaurants, movies, shopping and more – Easton Town Center. We’ve also got a shuttle that makes daily trips to Easton from the residence halls. So no need to worry about parking at Easton either – just catch the ODU Student Shuttle!

#5 ~ Transferring credits is really easy.
It will be easy when you work closely with your advisor at your previous school and your ODU Admission Counselor. By staying connected, completing the required paperwork and taking relevant classes that will transfer or prepare you for high level courses, you will maximize your credit transfer. To get started today, visit the Transfer Student website .

#4 ~ You don’t need an advanced navigation (and multiple forms of transportation) system to find your way around campus.
ODU may be a small, intimate campus – but in that small space, ODU offers so much! Our 64+ acres cover beautiful, serene grounds with mature trees and a lot of open spaces to eat, meet and have fun. Everything is within a couple of minutes walk. From the peace and quiet of Wehrle Art Gallery to the high-energy vibe in Panther Plaza; there is space for everyone! If you’re not from Ohio, see what our hometown – Columbus – has to offer.

#3 ~ It’s easy to get involved in all kinds of campus activities and organizations.
Whatever you are interested in, we most likely have a student activity for it! From Campus Ministry, to the Band to the Association of Commuter Students, ODU Student Activities offers so many options and opportunities to get involved that it can be hard to choose! Our Campus Calendar is packed with activities every day. If you can’t find an activity or group you are interested in, you can even start your own! For all the clubs, organizations and societies you can be part of, see the Student Activities Website .

#2 ~ You learn from Professors – NOT Teaching Assistants.
Our faculty represent some of the top educators in their field, holding advanced and doctoral degrees from colleges and universities across the country. They bring ‘real-world’ experience to their classroom and students. They are dedicated to the success of each student, providing all students with individual attention and academic guidance. And since ODU classes average about 16 students in a classroom (not 300+ in an auditorium), getting that individual attention is much easier. Learn more about our Faculty from their own online biographies.

#1 ~ To us, you are YOU – not a number.
At ODU, we treat you as the unique individual you are - a name, a PERSON; not a number, file or statistic. You and your future are so important to us and we want to do all we can to help you succeed. At ODU, our small size means you have accessibility to staff, professors and administrators that just cannot compare to larger institutions. And that connectivity is what makes ODU feel like a community; not just a college.