A Direct Route to Success with Ohio Northern University
The Polar Bear Express dual-admission program gives Owens students a direct, efficient pathway to Ohio Northern University. This partnership ensures your associate degree from Owens transitions seamlessly into a bachelor’s program at Ohio Northern.
Students enrolled in the Polar Bear Express receive joint advising, transfer guarantees and early access to Ohio Northern’s academic and campus life resources, making your transfer process simple and stress-free.
Benefits include:
- Dual admission to Owens and Ohio Northern University
- Joint academic advising and transfer planning
- Pre-pharmacy and additional transfer pathways
- Access to Ohio Northern campus resources and events while at Owens
Take your next step toward becoming a Polar Bear by starting your journey at Owens.
Getting Started
New Students
- Complete the Owens application for admission and select Ohio Northern as your desired university to complete a bachelor’s degree.
- Reply to the email from Ohio Northern University and provide your intended major and other contact information. Your Ohio Northern transfer admissions counselor and the program chair of your intended major will have access to this information to ensure your transition to Ohio Northern is as smooth as possible.
Current Students
If you are a current Owens student and wish to opt into or change your Express program, please complete and submit the “Add or Update my Express Program Selection” form in Workday, which can be found under “Academic Records” on the Academics app.
Questions?
Owens Community College
Office of Admissions
(567) 661-7777
admissions@owens.edu
Ohio Northern University
Office of Admission
(419) 772-2260
admissions-ug@onu.edu