Otterbein UniversityStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Westerville, OH. Operating on a semester system.

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Westerville, OH
3K+ students
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Student guide · Fall Semester 2026 First Half (7 Week Classes)

The semester, explained for Otterbein University

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall Semester 2026 First Half (7 Week Classes)
Campus terms
11
Local details
11

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 First Half (7 Week Classes) runs Aug 19, 2026 – Oct 7, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

33 entries
  1. Summer Second Half 6-Week Classes 2026
  2. Fall Semester 2026 First Half (7 Week Classes)Relevant now
  3. Fall Semester 2026 1st Half
  4. Fall Semester 2026 Full Term
  5. Fall Semester 2026 Second Half (7 Week Classes)
  6. Fall Semester 2026 2nd Half
  7. Cardinal Term 2026
  8. Spring Semester 2027 1st HalfSpring Semester 2027 First Half (7 Week Classes)
  9. Spring Semester 2027 Full Term
  10. Spring Semester 2027 2nd HalfSpring Semester 2027 Second Half (7 Week Classes)
  11. Summer Semester 2027 1st HalfSummer Semester 2027 First Half (6 Week Classes)
  12. Summer Semester 2027 Full Term
  13. Summer Semester 2027 2nd HalfSummer Semester 2027 Second Half (6 Week Classes)
  14. Fall Semester 2027 First Half (7 Week Classes)
  15. Fall Semester 2027 1st Half
  16. Fall Semester 2027 Full Term
  17. Fall Semester 2027 Second Half (7 Week Classes)
  18. Fall Semester 2027 2nd Half
  19. Cardinal Term 2027
  20. Spring Semester 2028 1st HalfSpring Semester 2028 First Half (7 Week Classes)
  21. Spring Semester 2028 Full Term
  22. Spring Semester 2028 2nd HalfSpring Semester 2028 Second Half (7 Week Classes)
  23. Summer Semester 2028 1st HalfSummer Semester 2028 First Half (6 Week Classes)
  24. Summer Semester 2028 Full Term
  25. Summer Semester 2028 2nd HalfSummer Semester 2028 Second Half (6 Week Classes)

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11 terms

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25 West
The student apartments located at 25 W. Home Street.

C

Cardy
The official name of the Otterbein Cardinal mascot.
CPB
Cardinal Programming Board, the student group responsible for planning campus-wide events.

D

DK
Dunlap-King Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen.

O

OtterBean
The campus coffee shop located inside the Courtright Memorial Library.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student voice on campus.

T

T&C
Tan & Cardinal, the student-run news and media organization.
The Arch
The Memorial Arch, a central landmark used in the tradition where students walk through it during Convocation and Commencement.
The Commons
The Otterbein Commons, a retail dining area offering quick-service food options.
The Nest
The Cardinal's Nest, the main buffet-style dining hall located in the Campus Center.

W

WOBN
The student-run campus radio station, 91.5 FM.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

11 details
Cardinal Cash
Pre-paid funds loaded onto an O-Card for use at campus dining locations and the bookstore.
Cowan
Cowan Hall, the university's main theater and performance venue.
O-Card
The official student ID card used for meal plans, building access, and library services.
O-Zone
The internal web portal for students to access grades, course registration, and financial information.
otterbean
OtterBean
The Point
The Point at Otterbein University, a STEAM innovation center and maker space.
The Rike
The Rike Physical Education Center, the primary athletic facility and gym.
the_nest
The Nest
the_otterden
The OtterDen
the_point_cafe
The Point Cafe
Towers
Towers Hall, the historic main administrative and classroom building of the university.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 First Half (7 Week Classes) runs Aug 19, 2026 – Oct 7, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
11 approved campus terms and 11 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Westerville for Otterbein University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Westerville.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,600

Cost of Living Index

102

Student Population

3,500

City Transportation

Walkability

50

Bikeability

60

Public Transit

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) bus routes serving Westerville and Columbus

Nearest Airports

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (major regional airport), Ohio State University Airport (general aviation, nearby)

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

53°F

Avg Snowfall

19 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Towers/Roush Hall Lot

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Recommended for general campus access.

Park Street Lot

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Located near residence halls.

Campus Center East Lot

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Convenient for dining and student activities.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Otterbein University

Lifelong Learning Community (LLC) Fall Kickoff

August 27, 2026

The Point, Room 140

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Otterbein University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

20 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

25 West Home Street / Residence Hall

Capacity: 192

Room types: single, double, triple

Clements Hall

Room types: double, single, triple

Davis Hall

Room types: double, single, triple

DeVore Hall

Capacity: 168

Room types: single, double

Dunlap-King Hall

Room types: double, single, triple

Engle Hall

Capacity: 45

Room types: double, single, triple

Garst Hall

Capacity: 75

Room types: double, single, triple

Hanby Hall

Capacity: 121

Room types: double, single, triple

Kerr Hall

Capacity: 192

Room types: single, double

Mayne Hall

Capacity: 138

Room types: double, single, triple

Scott Hall

Capacity: 36

Room types: double, single, triple

The Commons Apartments

Room types: single, double, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom

The Commons on Home Street

Room types: single, multi-bedroom apartment

The Commons on Park Street

Room types: single, multi-bedroom apartment

Theme House at 155 W. Home Street

Capacity: 4

Room types: single, double

Theme House at 162 W. Home Street

Capacity: 4

Room types: single, double

Theme House at 46 W. Home Street

Capacity: 4

Room types: single, double

Theme House / House of Black Culture

Capacity: 4

Room types: single, double

Theme Houses

Capacity: 4

Room types: single, double

The Triad

Room types: double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@otterbeinu.edu

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