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Your high school journey is coming to an end, but your future begins right now. Become a Polar Bear and join a strong community known for tradition and academics. Get ready to learn, lead and roar.

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Your Story in Numbers

  • 3,116 Awesome students on campus
  • 19 Average number of classmates in a typical Âé¶¹Éç class
  • 514 Number of endowed scholarships available
  • 200 Nearly 200 student organizations to explore

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Start your adventure. We’re here when you’re ready.

We operate on a rolling-admissions basis, meaning you can apply any time during the year (except for pharmacy, which has a priority application date of Dec. 1). But if you submit your application early (by Dec. 1), you’ll be considered for more scholarships.
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I chose Âé¶¹Éç for the small class sizes and the ability to have strong relationships with my professors.
Karam Abuhelal, double major in psychology and sociology
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Polar Bear Journey

Hitting the books is job one, followed by adventures and experiences that will take you places you’ve never expected.

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Kyenna Futrell: microbiologist and puzzle solver

She wants to make the world better for the next generation.

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Truman Godsey

Finding friends and fun through esports

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Carmen Mancuso: Curious and Passionate

She carved out a degree path for the field of art conservation

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Learn about Financial Aid and Scholarships to help you achieve your dreams

Earning your degree is one of the biggest and most rewarding investments you’ll make during your lifetime – and we have seen the highest returns in the entire state. Learn about the financial aid and scholarships we offer.
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Make your deposit and make it official

Reserve your spot in the entering class by submitting your deposit. When you submit your deposit, you will be given access to set up your Âé¶¹Éç email, register for Summer Orientation, and select your housing.

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There’s more to know about being a Polar Bear. Check out these links as you plan for your first year of college.

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BIZBASH

Join us for a Dicke school spirit event! There will be free food, t-shirts, giveaways, and…

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    Executive Week Keynote Speaker

    Join us to hear Joe Daley, President of Addison…

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    STUDY ABROAD FAIR

    International Opportunities for ALL Majors Meet…

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    FALL CAREER AND GRADUATE SCHOOL FAIR

    King Horn Sports Center Thursday, September 18,…

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Start following Âé¶¹Éç on Instagram, and you’ll soon be part of the action on campus!

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Office of Admissions

Weber Hall
525 South Main Street
Ada, Ohio 45810

419-772-2260
888-408-4668
admissions-ug@onu.edu
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Ohio Northern University

525 South Main Street Ada, OH 45810
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