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Life at ODU

At Ohio Dominican, life is about more than just hitting the books. There is plenty of time and opportunities for fun, friends and enjoying life on campus.

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ODU offers 40 undergraduate degrees, 9 graduate programs and more than 20 certificates, licensures and endorsements.

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Ohio Dominican is the only NCAA Division II school in Central Ohio, with 16 teams and more than 400 student-athletes.

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You'll find plenty of ways to give back while at ODU, including Make a Difference Day, blood drives, food drives, service mission trips to places like Haiti and Appalachia, and local service opportunities.

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With 40 high-demand majors available, you’ll have no problem finding a program that matches your passion.

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Ohio Dominican students, faculty and staff have free use, year-round, of a fully equipped fitness center.

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At ODU, your classmates and professors will know you by name. Trust us, you won’t just be a number.

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Students Find Fish Never Before Seen in Alum Creek

An Ohio Dominican University Ichthyology class has found a species of fish in Alum Creek for the first time in history. Environmental Science students utilize the creek regularly as part of their field learning.