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, & more! Register here.
Option 3: Virtual Meetings
Video chat with an Admissions Counselor, a professor in your major, a Financial Aid Counselor, or virtually audition for a performing arts program and scholarship. Learn more.
We hope to see or connect with you soon!
Articles of Interest
Ohio Christian Ranked Among Best Online Logistics Management Programs
Published: October 16, 2019
Ohio Christian University was recently ranked as offering one of the best
online baccalaureate programs in Logistics Management. The university was
ranked 8th out of 15 by the Online Schools Report (OSR), which serves as a
resource for students pursuing online programs.
According to OSR, their rankings are based on six data points: three
schoolwide and three program-specific. For schoolwide, OSR uses student
satisfaction, admission rates, and the number of programs the school offers
online. For program-specific, OSR checks the median debt of graduates from
that program, how many
Ohio Christian University was recently ranked as offering one of the best
online baccalaureate programs in Logistics Management. The university was
ranked 8th out of 15 by the Online Schools Report (OSR), which serves as a
resource for students pursuing online programs.
According to OSR, their rankings are based on six data points: three
schoolwide and three program-specific. For schoolwide
Ohio Christian University was recently ranked as offering one of the best
online baccalaureate programs in Logistics Management. The university was
ranked 8th out of 15 by the Online Schools Report
Ohio Christian Partners to Serve Community
Published: October 16, 2019
Ohio Christian University will hold its 21st annual Ralph C. Starkey
Community Action Day on Oct 9. The event historically sends out over 400
students, faculty and staff into the community of Circleville and the
surrounding area to serve those in need. This year, Ohio Christian has
partnered with United Way of Pickaway County to expand the reach and scope by
coordinating and bringing together the organizations individual efforts to
serve the community.
Ohio Christian has traditionally held Community Action Day in the spring but
switched to fall this year so the day would coincide with
Ohio Christian University will hold its 21st annual Ralph C. Starkey
Community Action Day on Oct 9. The event historically sends out over 400
students, faculty and staff into the community of Circleville and the
surrounding area to serve those in need. This year, Ohio Christian has
partnered with United Way of Pickaway County to expand the reach and scope by
coordinating and bringing
Ohio Christian University will hold its 21st annual Ralph C. Starkey
Community Action Day on Oct 9. The event historically sends out over 400
students, faculty and staff into the community of
Ohio Christian Welcomes the Abiding Class
Published: August 17, 2019
Ohio Christian University campus welcomed the class of 2023 to campus on
Saturday, August 17. Over 100 students and their parents converged on campus,
organizing dorm rooms, attending meetings and hugging farewells.
As the students were occupied, Ohio Christian President Dr. Jon Kulaga and
his wife, Lena, met with the parents over coffee. The Kulagas advised them on
how to effectively support their student as they transition to college life
and assured the parents that their students would be well cared for.
“When I’m on campus, I’m looking at the students as a mom,” Lena
said. “We
Ohio Christian University campus welcomed the class of 2023 to campus on
Saturday, August 17. Over 100 students and their parents converged on campus,
organizing dorm rooms, attending meetings and hugging farewells.
As the students were occupied, Ohio Christian President Dr. Jon Kulaga and
his wife, Lena, met with the parents over coffee. The Kulagas advised them on
how to effectively
Ohio Christian University campus welcomed the class of 2023 to campus on
Saturday, August 17. Over 100 students and their parents converged on campus,
organizing dorm rooms, attending meetings and
Ohio Christian Prepares for Students Return
Published: August 8, 2019
With just three days before athletes move in to the dorms and the remainder
of students coming a week later, resident assistants (RA) had an active first
day on campus. The RA’s moved back into the dorms on Aug 7 and immediately
got to know one another through team building activities.
For the male RAs this began with a “Wild West” name learning game
complete with finger six-shooters. After demonstrating who had the fastest
name learning skills in the west, Resident Director Kasey Summerer led them
to the disc golf course for a friendly game. The group of guys bonded as they
“brushed
With just three days before athletes move in to the dorms and the remainder
of students coming a week later, resident assistants (RA) had an active first
day on campus. The RA’s moved back into the dorms on Aug 7 and immediately
got to know one another through team building activities.
For the male RAs this began with a “Wild West” name learning game
complete with finger six-shooters. After
With just three days before athletes move in to the dorms and the remainder
of students coming a week later, resident assistants (RA) had an active first
day on campus. The RA’s moved back into the
Ohio Christian to Host Fifth Annual Forge Leadership Summit
Published: July 19, 2019
Ohio Christian University will host the fifth annual Forge Leadership Summit
on July 23-27. The five-day conference is the Forge Leadership Network’s
foundational event that on-ramps students into their yearlong mentorship
academy to develop the next generation of conservative leaders. Forge will
welcome 75-80 young adults to the summit where they will participate in
dynamic trainings, professional development programs and listen to over two
dozen renowned speakers on current issues.
“Forge is raising up a farm system for the conservative movement in the
state [of Ohio],” said Co-
Ohio Christian University will host the fifth annual Forge Leadership Summit
on July 23-27. The five-day conference is the Forge Leadership Network’s
foundational event that on-ramps students into their yearlong mentorship
academy to develop the next generation of conservative leaders. Forge will
welcome 75-80 young adults to the summit where they will participate in
dynamic trainings,
Ohio Christian University will host the fifth annual Forge Leadership Summit
on July 23-27. The five-day conference is the Forge Leadership Network’s
foundational event that on-ramps students into
Archived Articles of Interest
#14 Best Organizational Leadership Program Nationwide
Published: July 30, 2018
Ohio Christian University has been ranked as offering among the best
Organizational Leadership programs in the country.
This ranking from College Choice, a leading authority in college and
university rankings and resources, puts Ohio Christian University in 14th
place for Best Organizational Leadership Degrees. The complete ranking list
is available here.
According to College Choice, the rankings are based on institutional
reputation, graduation rates, selectivity, and faculty resources. Data for
ranking comes from the National Center for Education Statistics’ IPEDS
database, U.S.
Ohio Christian University has been ranked as offering among the best
Organizational Leadership programs in the country.
This ranking from College Choice, a leading authority in college and
university rankings and resources, puts Ohio Christian University in 14th
place for Best Organizational Leadership Degrees. The complete ranking list
is available here.
According to College Choice, the
Ohio Christian University has been ranked as offering among the best
Organizational Leadership programs in the country.
This ranking from College Choice, a leading authority in college and
Orientation Day Added Anticipating Enrollment Growth
Published: July 6, 2018
On Friday, June 29th, 2018 Ohio Christian University held its third
Orientation Day for students enrolled for the 2018-2019 school year. Fifty
new students learned about the fellowship, education, and activities offered
at the university.
Fully prepared to ensure incoming students succeed, faculty and staff showed
their exceptional level of care and servant leadership in preparing them for
the upcoming school year. Joe Wuest, Assistant Vice President of Student
Development, explained that “God created our uniqueness and individuality
to impact the world for His Kingdom.” He shared
On Friday, June 29th, 2018 Ohio Christian University held its third
Orientation Day for students enrolled for the 2018-2019 school year. Fifty
new students learned about the fellowship, education, and activities offered
at the university.
Fully prepared to ensure incoming students succeed, faculty and staff showed
their exceptional level of care and servant leadership in preparing them
On Friday, June 29th, 2018 Ohio Christian University held its third
Orientation Day for students enrolled for the 2018-2019 school year. Fifty
new students learned about the fellowship, education
ABLAZE - 2018 Summer Tour!
Published: June 12, 2018
Ohio Christian University's ABLAZE student ministry minstrel group will be
performing in Indiana, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio on these dates at the
following CCCU churches and summer camps, where OCU students are also serving
as camp counselors:
June 10: Community Wesleyan Church, Athens, OH
June 17: Hartsville Church of Christ, Harstville, IN
June 17: Chillicothe Paints Baseball Game, Chillicothe, OH (singing the
national anthem at 6:05 p.m.)
June 19: General CCCU Council, Circleville, OH
June 20-23: Teens of Praise Camp, Circleville, OH
June 24-28: Bible Camp, Maysville
Ohio Christian University's ABLAZE student ministry minstrel group will be
performing in Indiana, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio on these dates at the
following CCCU churches and summer camps, where OCU students are also serving
as camp counselors:
June 10: Community Wesleyan Church, Athens, OH
June 17: Hartsville Church of Christ, Harstville, IN
June 17: Chillicothe Paints Baseball
Ohio Christian University's ABLAZE student ministry minstrel group will be
performing in Indiana, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio on these dates at the
following CCCU churches and summer camps,
Hollyn Concert Fills MPAC To Capacity
Published: December 19, 2017
Ohio Christian University hosted a capacity crowd that came to see Christian
music artist Hollyn in their new Ministry
Ohio Christian University hosted a capacity crowd that came to see Christian
music artist Hollyn in their new Ministry
Ohio Christian University hosted a capacity crowd that came to see Christian
music artist Hollyn in their new Ministry
Discover Service above Self in Criminal Justice
Published: November 28, 2017
By Professor Sean Lovell
When hearing the words ‘criminal justice’, most of us think of uniformed
men and women policing streets in our communities 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year! Such may be true. However, there are many specialized careers in the
U.S. criminal justice service that students may pursue.
The U.S. criminal justice system comprises three parts: Law enforcement,
courts, and corrections. OCU’s Criminal Justice Program covers these and
much more. The program provides knowledge across the spectrum of criminal
justice system operations. It uniquely integrates classroom
By Professor Sean Lovell
When hearing the words ‘criminal justice’, most of us think of uniformed
men and women policing streets in our communities 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year! Such may be true. However, there are many specialized careers in the
U.S. criminal justice service that students may pursue.
The U.S. criminal justice system comprises three parts: Law enforcement,
courts, and
By Professor Sean Lovell
When hearing the words ‘criminal justice’, most of us think of uniformed
men and women policing streets in our communities 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year! Such may be
