The students, faculty and staff of Ohio Dominican University.

The Ohio Dominican community is lively, passionate and dedicated to the success of our students and the pursuit of truth, justice and peace.

As a Catholic liberal arts university in the Dominican tradition, ODU is guided in its educational mission by the Dominican motto: To contemplate truth and to share with others the fruits of this contemplation.

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ODU is central Ohio's Catholic university, where students connect their passion with a purpose.
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Student Stories

Our students come from near and far, bringing their unique stories to the ODU community.
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Mission & Identity

As a Catholic Dominican university, we embrace all who seek the truth. Learn about our rich history and traditions.
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Learn more about our university's founding and our connection to the Catholic Dominican faith in the video below as WOSU's Columbus Neighborhoods explores the history of Ohio Dominican University, originally founded in 1911 as College of St. Mary of the Springs by the Dominican Sisters of Peace.

President's Office

Ohio Dominican University's president, Connie Gallaher, joined the University in 2021.

Visit the President's Office page to learn more about Connie and her leadership of Central Ohio's premiere Catholic university.

Awards, Recognition & Points of Pride

Ohio Dominican University is one of the best colleges in the Midwest — but don't just take our word for it!

ODU Designated a Collegiate Purple Star Campus by State of Ohio

In recognition of its commitment to serving veterans, active duty servicemembers and military families, the State of Ohio has designated Ohio Dominican a Collegiate Purple Star campus.

ODU now joins a select list of colleges and universities across the state that have received the designation, which recognizes campuses for their efforts to support military-connected students.

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Ohio Dominican University Becomes a Laudato Si’ University

ODU has joined Catholic colleges and universities around the world to answer Pope Francis’ call to develop action plans to better care for the planet and each other.

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Physician Assistant Studies Highlights

ODU's Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program class of 2021 achieved a 96 percent first-time pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certification Exam (PANCE). Read more about our PA Program's PANCE & program performance here.
Physician Assistant Early Assurance Program

ODU offers top high school seniors assured acceptance into its Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program upon completion of their undergraduate studies.
ODU-to-OU Med School Early Assurance Program

ODU and the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine partner to offer top high-school seniors assured acceptance into medical school upon completion of their undergraduate studies at ODU.

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