Discover a Welcoming Environment
With people devoted to helping you transition from your home country to the USA and Ohio Northern University. We provide many resources to ensure your academic and social success.Fun in the USA
What’s life really like in America? Find out when you attend ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ! Our international students embark on many adventures and outings to experience Amerian culture firsthand.Ìý
ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ gives me unlimited opportunity so I can try as many new experiences as I want. Also, the people in Ada are so nice.Joji Imatomi
Transportation to Campus
Take an ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ shuttle or a taxi to travel from the airport to campus. Your ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ student fee covers the cost of a student shuttle when you arrive to the USA and when you leave for home. ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ is located near three airports – Dayton (DAY), Columbus (CMH) and Detroit (DTW).
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ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ offers airport shuttle services for students to and fromÌýDaytonÌý(¶Ù´¡³Û),ÌýColumbusÌý(CMH) andÌýDetroitÌý(DTW) airports.
Our friendly drivers depart campus on the Saturday of a holiday break atÌý8 a.m.ÌýStudents returning to campus can expect a University vehicle to arrive at the airport atÌý6 p.m.Ìýon the day prior to the start of classes. University policy does not allow shuttle services between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. for the safety of our drivers and students. There are no shuttle services on dates the University is closed. Please see the PDF below for the scheduled $60Ìýshuttle dates. Any shuttle scheduled outside of these dates will be at a greater cost.
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Ìý •Ìý Current Students: Please visitÌýÌýto secure a shuttle. (Requires ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ log in credentials)
ÌýÌý •Ìý New International Students: Please visitÌýÌýto secure arrangements.Ìý(Requires ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ log in credentials)
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City
Taxi Company
Phone number
Cost to or from Detroit
Cost to or from Columbus
Cost to or from Dayton
Kenton
Kenton Taxi
419-673-9353
Approx. $225
$120
$120
Lima
Black & White TaxiÌý
419-222-6161
$225
$200
$120
Findlay
Accurate Cab
419-424-0150
$200
$200
$200
Dayton
Checkercab
937-222-2822
X
X
$167
Columbus ÌýÌý
Acme Taxi
614-777-7777
X
$180
X
Lima
Trinity Cab
419-860-3974Ìý
$175
$140
$125
Committed to your Success
We care about your success and happiness while you are living in the USA. We want you to make friends, explore new places and find success in the classroom. From tutoring to health care, social outings to campus jobs, we offer many campus resources for international students.-
As an international student, you have access to on-campus employment opportunities, provided you abide by visa rules. ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ offers a variety of campus jobs. Contact international services when you arrive on campus for more information.
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We provide one-on-one tutoring and assistance if you need help in your academic classes. In addition, our Writing Center provides help at all stages in the writing process.
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ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ has a free walk-in health clinic available to all students. The health clinic provides general health assessments, treatments and referrals to specialists in the area.
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ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ provides a peer-based mentoring program for international studentsÌýcalled Polar Pals. In addition, we offer frequent social outings to enable international students to experience American culture and pastimes and explore the local area.
Important Information
Check here for information about immigration/visas, the ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ international student handbook and a change of address form.
Polar Pals: Friendships Begin
Polar Pals is designed to help you transition into life on Ohio Northern’s campus. Apply for the program and you will be paired with an experienced domestic or international student for your first semester on campus. You will meet with your mentor at least one hour a week to hang out, practice English and learn more about each other’s cultures. Your mentor will be your friend and a resource if you have any questions.
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International Services Office
Global Initiatives OfficeMcIntosh Center, Room 211
ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ
Ada, Ohio 45810
419-772-1966
Katerina Hinkle, k-hinkle.1@onu.edu
