Otterbein University Affiliation Policy

Otterbein University welcomes outside universities and study abroad providers to its campus to recruit study abroad students to their programs.

The University recognizes it cannot provide the variety of programs needed for all students’ academic, linguistic and cultural needs. Outside providers offer valuable learning alternatives to Otterbein’s existing programs. When providers visit Otterbein they are helping the University promote internationalization and extend the reach of The Center for International Education and Global Engagement.

While Otterbein welcomes visits by all providers who offer safe and academically sound programs, not all providers will be considered Otterbein “Affiliated” programs. In order to be considered an affiliated program, an outside provider at a minimum must:

·         Offer safe, strong academic, and affordable programs

·         Attend the annual education fair

·         Advertise in the student newspaper

·         Visit campus one additional time after the fair to recruit

·         And provide an immediate discount/scholarship to all Otterbein students

These points must be stipulated in the provider/Otterbein University affiliation agreement.

Otterbein University vets the academic quality of all programs through its academic departments and faculty who have expertise in given subject matter. An annual $100 fee is charged to providers to cover the cost of the study abroad fair, table reservations allows for open (but coordinated) access for one academic year. Cost for advertising in the student newspaper, The Tan and Cardinal, can be found through the “Advertising” link on the CIEGE website.  Providers who meet the minimum requirements will be listed on the Otterbein website as “Affiliated Programs”

All discounts created through affiliation agreements will immediately be credited to the student’s account with the provider. Otterbein does not accept payments from providers for student discounts.

Students will make all payments directly to the provider and Otterbein will only collect fees on behalf of providers if the student will receive a larger discount by Otterbein collecting the fees.