Ohio Dominican University

Ohio Dominican University is on a 92-acre campus in the urban setting of Columbus, Ohio, not far from Columbus.

Ohio Dominican University Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for Ohio Dominican University students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? Ohio Dominican University does not have fraternities or sororities.

Ohio Dominican University has the Panther Activities Council. In fact, more students participate in the Panther Activities Council than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Ohio Dominican University include Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Black Student Union, World Student Club and Panther Players.

The Ohio Dominican University community comes together each year for Welcome Week, Homecoming Weekend and ODU Day.

Does Ohio Dominican University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Ohio Dominican University.

Ohio Dominican University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through sophomore year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Ohio Dominican University students live off campus. In 2022, 31% of undergrads at Ohio Dominican University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 69% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Ohio Dominican University. There are 603 spots available in on-campus housing for all 907 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 419 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 100% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Ohio Dominican University offers coed housing.

Ohio Dominican University Athletics

At Ohio Dominican University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Ohio Dominican University:

Safety at Ohio Dominican University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Ohio Dominican University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Ohio Dominican University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Ohio Dominican University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Ohio Dominican University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Ohio Dominican University, take Interstate 670 to Columbus, OH. If you need to fly, book your flight to John Glenn International airport.

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