Ohio Dominican University International Counselor Admission Resource

International applicants often encounter the US education system for the first time during the admission process, making the guidance of their school counselor vital to their success. We appreciate the important role you play as your students transition to university! Our goal is to provide a space for you to connect with Ohio Dominican University and have quick access to information that will help you and your students.

Academics

Admission

Academics

We offer more than 30 undergraduate degree programs* and plenty of opportunities for students to connect their passion with a purpose. Among international students at ODU, some of our most popular majors are Biology, Business Administration, Computer Science, and Sport Management.

Full List of Academic Programs

At ODU, we pride ourselves in our accelerated programs and academic opportunities.

Honors Program ➤

Application Deadline for Fall 2022 admission: January 22, 2022
Students with exceptional academic records encouraged to apply
Full-tuition scholarships are available!

4+1 Programs ➤

Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in any major and a Master of Business Administration in only one additional year of study.

3+2 Program – Engineering ➤

Study for 3 years toward a Bachelor degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Computer Science at Ohio Dominican
Study for 2 years toward a Master of Engineering at University of Dayton

3+2 Program – Law ➤

Study for 3 years toward a Bachelor degree in Political Science, English, Philosophy or Mathematics at Ohio Dominican
Choose between a 2 or 3 year course of study in Law (Juris Doctor) at University of Dayton

* Please note, international applicants are not eligible for the Medical School Early Assurance Program or the Pre-Nursing program due to the visa sponsorship limitations of our partner institutions.

Admission

Application

Material Submission

Academic Requirements

Secondary school transcripts
Predicted or reported marks for secondary school leaving examination, if applicable
Lower secondary exam results, if applicable
Third-party evaluation is not required; ODU evaluates all foreign transcripts using conversation scales provided by AACRAO Edge
SAT/ACT not required for international applicants

English Proficiency Requirement

TOEFL 70+ / IELTS 6.0+ / SAT ER&W 500+ / Duolingo English Test
Waived for graduates of an English-medium secondary school

Deadlines and Material Submission

ODU has a rolling admission process, however we recommend that students apply at least 4 months before their desired start date.
Applicants may submit materials to their admission counselor via email or via the “Material Submission” form linked to above.
School counselors may email official transcript to international@ohiodominican.edu or submit them via post, Naviance/Parchment.

Admission Decisions

Our turn-around time is QUICK! As soon as we receive all admission materials, students can expect to hear back in 2-4 business days.
We notify international applicants via email. A full admission package is mailed with the Form I-20 after the student reserves their seat.

Counselor Connect

Natalie Chang

Natalie Chang, Director of International Education, is the admission counselor for all international applicants. Please reach out to schedule a school visit, virtual visit, or for more information.

✉ international@ohiodominican.edu

Cost & Scholarships

Estimated Cost of Attendance 2021-2022

	Sticker Price	After Scholarships
Tuition & Fees	$34,000	$19,000
Dormitory*	$6,000	$4,000
Meal Plan	$5,400	$5,400
Total	$45,400	$28,400

	Sticker Price	After Scholarships
Tuition & Fees	$34,000	$19,000
Dormitory*	$6,000	$4,000
Meal Plan	$5,400	$5,400
Total	$45,400	$28,400

*International undergraduates receive one year of FREE housing with our Global Connections Grant

Scholarships

Global Connections Grant

All first year international students receive one year of free on-campus housing

Merit Scholarships

Admitted students are eligible for $13,000-15,000/year scholarships, based on academic merit

Work Study

All international undergraduates receive a $2,000/year work-study award to facilitate on-campus job opportunities

Stackable Awards

Additional awards of $1,000-2,000/year for students that meet additional qualifications. Some examples include:

International Catholic High School Award
International Baccalaureate (IBDP) Award
Vietnamese Academic Excellence Award
And more…

Events & Visit

Upcoming Events

Preview Days

September 18 & November 13 – Students can register to attend Preview Day virtually at ohiodominican.edu/Preview!

Virtual Fairs

September 21, 2021 – EducationUSA Southeastern Europe Virtual Fair (https://educationusa.state.gov/)
September 25, 2021 – US College Day 2021 (UK) (https://www.fulbright.org.uk/events/virtual-usa-college-day-2021)
October 13, 2021 – EducationUSA Sub-Saharan Africa Virtual Fair (educationusa.state.gov)
October 28, 2021 – AEO Student Fair (https://aeotour.com/student-events/)

Accepted Panther Day