International students normally are admitted at the beginning of the fall quarter. Students residing in other countries should apply at least five months before their intended date of enrollment. The application process should be completed by June 1 and include the application itself and supporting documents such as:

• Certified secondary school records
• Records of examination
• Proof of financial responsibility

All classes at the university are conducted in English except those taught in the department of modern languages. Therefore, it is essential that all students be prepared to understand rapid, idiomatic English as spoken in lectures and group discussions, to read English with ease, and to express their thoughts clearly in spoken and written English. All students whose native language is not English must submit evidence of competence in the English language at a level which will provide the English language skills necessary for success at the university. Evidence of competence can be satisfied by a minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79-80 (iBT) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or a minimum score of at least 75% on the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB); or satisfactory completion of ESL 112 offered by the ELS Language Centers. International students are encouraged, but not required, to submit scores from their ACT or SAT examinations.

Students with TOEFL scores between 480-549 (paper based), 185-213 (computer based), or 54-78 (internet based) may qualify to enter ONU's ESL Bridging Program.

To comply with financial responsibility requirements, international students must purchase additional health insurance available through the University. Also there is very limited financial aid available to academically well qualified international students. Therefore, other means of funding college expenses will be required.

Students and faculty represent many countries of the world. International students participate in the World Student Organization, which sponsors an International Week in the spring of each year.

Ohio Northern University is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. For further information, contact the Office of Academic Affairs (Designated School Official).