The Ohio State University at Marion

Starting at Ohio State Marion may be your secret advantage for academic success. Start here, and you’ll become part of a close-knit community that helps you discover your full potential. Work closely with renowned professors at the forefront of their fields. Through them, you’ll share the excitement of not only learning but also advancing the knowledge in your field. You’ll discover opportunities side-by-side with classmates who share your goals. You’ll enjoy a laid-back atmosphere while learning on the leading edge. Best of all─once you understand just how far you can go, you’ll realize you’re already part of a university that can take you there.

We will be the destination of choice for those seeking a university education at a campus recognized for excellence in teaching, research, community outreach, and global citizenship.

As an anchor in our community for The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University at Marion is dedicated to providing an affordable education combining the rigor and opportunities of a leading research university with the support of a small campus to prepare our students for their professions within a global society.

We are committed to helping you make your college education affordable. We offer a variety of services and programs designed specifically to help you find ways to meet your educational expenses. Our staff is dedicated to making sure you receive your aid in a timely and efficient manner.

Your financial aid package may consist of a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time work through the Federal Work Study program or other outside employment.

The Academic Advising Office Values the relationships we build with students in support of your academic success. Academic Advising at The Ohio State University at Marion demonstrates quality driven service and commitment to the development of independent and innovative learners through integrity, friendliness, respectfulness, and intellect.

The mission of career office is to assist our students and recent alumni achieve meaningful and satisfying careers while serving the hiring needs of area employers. Subjects addressed include: Career Exploration and Planning, Academic Major Exploration, Internships & Co-Ops Exploration and Preparation, Graduate School Preparation and Application, and Employment Readiness.

Ohio State places special emphasis on your first year on campus. Through research and our own experience, we know that foundations built during this year are key to your success. First Year Experience (FYE) programs are designed to help you get comfortable on campus, connect with the university, and start to think of Ohio State as home.

Our programs and services foster student learning and development, enhance the educational experience, and prepare students for their chosen professions and to be contributing members of a diverse global society. Our offerings are backed by research and supported by data so that we can respond to and anticipate evolving student needs.

The Student Life staff is well-trained, and our initiatives are designed to help students transition into and through college and prepare them for a lifetime of learning and contribution. We provide opportunities that complement and enhance the academic curricula and help students overcome obstacles. We operate many of the programs and services of daily life, including on- and off-campus housing, dining, recreation, diversity, inclusion, and equity, student involvement and engagement, health care, counseling, career development, and multiple opportunities to develop leadership and citizenship skills and experiences.

The Counseling and Wellness Services on the Ohio State Marion campus are provided as a support to assist all students with living a healthy and balanced life, in order to achieve academic goals.