Ohio Christian University remains in the top 20 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools that are dedicated to serving those who serve. For the sixth year in a row, Ohio Christian University was named a Top Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs, the premier resource for military personnel transitioning into civilian life.
G.I. Jobs’ mission is to simplify the military transition experience using education and employment tools and resources to guide military service members to a successful civilian career. The annual military friendly schools list honors the institutions that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members and veterans as students.
The colleges, universities and trade schools on this year’s list prioritize the recruitment of students with military experience. These schools are making the grade by offering scholarships and discounts, veterans’ clubs, full-time staff, military credit and other services to those who served. To the courageous men and women who serve our country, Ohio Christian University offers exclusive tuition rates to all military service members, military spouses, and dependents; as well as accepting all applicable military benefits (e.g. G.I. Bill, Ohio National Guard Scholarship program, etc.).
OCU began offering students in its adult and online programming a significant military discount in 2010. Active duty, veterans, spouses, and dependents (under the age of 23) are eligible for an exclusive tuition rate which applies to all associate, bachelor, and graduate level programs.
Articles of Interest
Incoming Campus Students Attend Summer Orientation
Published: July 13, 2020
On July 10th, Ohio Christian University welcomed 62 incoming students to
campus for the first Orientation Day of the summer. Orientation Days are
for incoming students to the Undergraduate Campus Program to register for
classes and prepare for their first semester on campus.
OCU had several COVID-19 procedures in place including taking temperatures,
requiring masks, social distancing guidelines, and hand sanitizing stations
to help ensure the safety of everyone on campus.
OCU President Dr. Jon S. Kulaga welcomed the students and encouraged them to
be part of God’s story. Students and
On July 10th, Ohio Christian University welcomed 62 incoming students to
campus for the first Orientation Day of the summer. Orientation Days are
for incoming students to the Undergraduate Campus Program to register for
classes and prepare for their first semester on campus.
OCU had several COVID-19 procedures in place including taking temperatures,
requiring masks, social distancing
On July 10th, Ohio Christian University welcomed 62 incoming students to
campus for the first Orientation Day of the summer. Orientation Days are
for incoming students to the Undergraduate Campus
Dr. Melvin Maxwell Graduates to Glory
Published: July 4, 2020
Melvin Maxwell was known as a powerful man of God and prayer warrior by those
who knew him. On Saturday, July 4, 2020, Dr. Maxwell graduated from this life
to his eternal home and was united with his Savior whom he loved. He was born
in Georgetown, Ohio, on November 15, 1921, and grew up during the Great
Depression. Though his mother died at an early age, his father was a godly
man and raised him and his brother Millard to follow Christ no matter how
hard the situation.
On August 25, 1942, Maxwell married his wife, Laura. They had three children
together: Lawrence (Larry), John, and
Melvin Maxwell was known as a powerful man of God and prayer warrior by those
who knew him. On Saturday, July 4, 2020, Dr. Maxwell graduated from this life
to his eternal home and was united with his Savior whom he loved. He was born
in Georgetown, Ohio, on November 15, 1921, and grew up during the Great
Depression. Though his mother died at an early age, his father was a godly
man and
Melvin Maxwell was known as a powerful man of God and prayer warrior by those
who knew him. On Saturday, July 4, 2020, Dr. Maxwell graduated from this life
to his eternal home and was united with
Prospective Students Have Many Options to Experience Campus this Summer
Published: June 4, 2020
Ohio Christian University is excited to offer several options to connect with
prospective students of our Undergraduate Campus Program over the summer
and help them experience OCU:
Option 1: Individual Campus Visits
Ohio Christian University is now open for prospective students to visit
campus. The university has social distancing procedures in place to help
everyone on campus stay safe. Learn more.
Option 2: Virtual Preview Day
Join us for a Virtual Preview Day on Friday, June 26th! Learn why students
choose OCU, ask our panelists questions, virtually tour campus, win prizes,
Ohio Christian University is excited to offer several options to connect with
prospective students of our Undergraduate Campus Program over the summer
and help them experience OCU:
Option 1: Individual Campus Visits
Ohio Christian University is now open for prospective students to visit
campus. The university has social distancing procedures in place to help
everyone on campus stay safe.
Ohio Christian University is excited to offer several options to connect with
prospective students of our Undergraduate Campus Program over the summer
and help them experience OCU:
Option 1:
Summer Institute to Offer New Online Courses and Certificates
Published: May 5, 2020
Ohio Christian University’s Summer Institute provides the opportunity for
professionals, K-12 teachers, professors, university students, and high
school students to complete online graduate or undergraduate level courses at
a reduced rate.
OCU is also introducing ten new stand-alone certificate programs as part of
the Summer Institute for anyone interested in furthering his or her skills in
an area. Most courses begin June 1, 2020.
Graduate Level Courses for Teachers and Professors
These courses are designed to help K-12 and undergraduate instructors work
towards a graduate degree.
Ohio Christian University’s Summer Institute provides the opportunity for
professionals, K-12 teachers, professors, university students, and high
school students to complete online graduate or undergraduate level courses at
a reduced rate.
OCU is also introducing ten new stand-alone certificate programs as part of
the Summer Institute for anyone interested in furthering his or her skills in
Ohio Christian University’s Summer Institute provides the opportunity for
professionals, K-12 teachers, professors, university students, and high
school students to complete online graduate or
Alumni Spotlight: Lauren Ray
Published: April 26, 2020
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – A familiar face is once again killing it for Ohio
Christian University, only this time her impact is being seen off the court.
Lauren Ray, a 2018 Emergency and Disaster Management graduate of OCU,
currently serves as the Assistant Director of Student Life – Housing and
Discipline, a role she took over earlier this year. Lady Trailblazer
Volleyball fans will remember Lauren as a key member of the program, playing
for the team for three seasons (2015-17). Originally from Canal Winchester,
OH, Lauren transferred into OCU following her freshman year at Ohio
University,
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – A familiar face is once again killing it for Ohio
Christian University, only this time her impact is being seen off the court.
Lauren Ray, a 2018 Emergency and Disaster Management graduate of OCU,
currently serves as the Assistant Director of Student Life – Housing and
Discipline, a role she took over earlier this year. Lady Trailblazer
Volleyball fans will remember Lauren
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – A familiar face is once again killing it for Ohio
Christian University, only this time her impact is being seen off the court.
Lauren Ray, a 2018 Emergency and Disaster Management
Archived Articles of Interest
Ohio Christian University Celebrates Circleville's 115th Pumpkin Show
Published: October 22, 2018
Billed as the ‘Greatest Free Show on Earth’, the 115-year-old Circleville
Pumpkin Show drew over 300,000 participants on October 16 through 19.
Recognized as Ohio’s oldest festival, the show is a ‘standout’ event
that features everything pumpkin, including a 1,607-pound pumpkin and the
‘World’s largest pumpkin pie,’ along with popular
pumpkin-foodstuffs—from candy to donuts to burgers to ice cream, and much
more.
Each day, Ohio Christian University (OCU) faculty, staff, and students
participated in the floats parade on an OCU-designed float featuring its “A
Future with a History”
Billed as the ‘Greatest Free Show on Earth’, the 115-year-old Circleville
Pumpkin Show drew over 300,000 participants on October 16 through 19.
Recognized as Ohio’s oldest festival, the show is a ‘standout’ event
that features everything pumpkin, including a 1,607-pound pumpkin and the
‘World’s largest pumpkin pie,’ along with popular
pumpkin-foodstuffs—from candy to donuts to burgers to ice
Billed as the ‘Greatest Free Show on Earth’, the 115-year-old Circleville
Pumpkin Show drew over 300,000 participants on October 16 through 19.
Recognized as Ohio’s oldest festival, the show is a ‘
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Opens!
Published: October 11, 2018
Ohio Christian University (OCU) and the College of Adult
Ohio Christian University (OCU) and the College of Adult
Ohio Christian University (OCU) and the College of Adult
October Preview Day – A Compelling Experience
Published: October 9, 2018
Nearly one hundred prospective students and parents visited Ohio Christian
University during Homecoming Weekend on the University's main Circleville,
Ohio, campus for October Preview Day.
The visitors received guided tours of the campus decorated for Homecoming
festivities. They attended a chapel service, met with future professors and
athletics coaches, and dined in the cafeteria, experiencing a Residential
Undergraduate Program.
In the afternoon, faculty conducted sample classes featuring their
disciplines. They included Criminal Investigations for Criminal Justice,
English
Nearly one hundred prospective students and parents visited Ohio Christian
University during Homecoming Weekend on the University's main Circleville,
Ohio, campus for October Preview Day.
The visitors received guided tours of the campus decorated for Homecoming
festivities. They attended a chapel service, met with future professors and
athletics coaches, and dined in the cafeteria,
Nearly one hundred prospective students and parents visited Ohio Christian
University during Homecoming Weekend on the University's main Circleville,
Ohio, campus for October Preview Day.
The
AGS Insights: Interview with Recruiter Janice Chilcote
Published: October 5, 2018
Q: How does OCU’s Adult
Q: How does OCU’s Adult
Q: How does OCU’s Adult
AGS Student Testimonial: Ludmilla Akpa
Published: October 5, 2018
I migrated from Africa with my three children to the United States in 2016.
We settled in Chicago. Other than my native African language, I spoke only
French. So, to acquire English quickly, I enrolled in English as a Second
Language class.
After becoming relatively fluent in speaking and writing in English, I found
I was not satisfied with the education offered at the community college near
where I live. I felt I could better advance myself elsewhere where I could
enroll in higher-level studies. I wanted to integrate a valuable university
education with my religious values.
I sought
I migrated from Africa with my three children to the United States in 2016.
We settled in Chicago. Other than my native African language, I spoke only
French. So, to acquire English quickly, I enrolled in English as a Second
Language class.
After becoming relatively fluent in speaking and writing in English, I found
I was not satisfied with the education offered at the community college near
I migrated from Africa with my three children to the United States in 2016.
We settled in Chicago. Other than my native African language, I spoke only
French. So, to acquire English quickly, I
