What’s life really like in America? Find out when you attend ONU! Our international students embark on many adventures and outings to experience Amerian culture firsthand.Ìý
91Ö±²¥gives me unlimited opportunity so I can try as many new experiences as I want. Also, the people in Ada are so nice.Joji Imatomi
Take an 91Ö±²¥shuttle or a taxi to travel from the airport to campus. Your 91Ö±²¥student fee covers the cost of a student shuttle when you arrive to the USA and when you leave for home. 91Ö±²¥is located near three airports – Dayton (DAY), Columbus (CMH) and Detroit (DTW).
91Ö±²¥offers airport shuttle services for students to and fromÌýDaytonÌý(¶Ù´¡³Û),ÌýColumbusÌý(CMH) andÌýDetroitÌý(DTW) airports.
Our friendly drivers depart campus on the Saturday of a holiday break atÌý8 a.m.ÌýStudents returning to campus can expect a University vehicle to arrive at the airport atÌý6 p.m.Ìýon the day prior to the start of classes. University policy does not allow shuttle services between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. for the safety of our drivers and students. There are no shuttle services on dates the University is closed. Please see the PDF below for the scheduled $60Ìýshuttle dates. Any shuttle scheduled outside of these dates will be at a greater cost.
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City |
Taxi Company |
Phone number |
Cost to or from Detroit |
Cost to or from Columbus |
Cost to or from Dayton |
Kenton |
Kenton Taxi |
419-673-9353 |
Approx. $225 |
$120 |
$120 |
Lima |
Black & White TaxiÌý |
419-222-6161 |
$225 |
$200 |
$120 |
Findlay |
Accurate Cab |
419-424-0150 |
$200 |
$200 |
$200 |
Dayton |
Checkercab |
937-222-2822 |
X |
X |
$167 |
Columbus ÌýÌý |
Acme Taxi |
614-777-7777 |
X |
$180 |
X |
Lima |
Trinity Cab |
419-860-3974Ìý |
$175 |
$140 |
$125 |
As an international student, you have access to on-campus employment opportunities, provided you abide by visa rules. 91Ö±²¥offers a variety of campus jobs. Contact international services when you arrive on campus for more information.
We provide one-on-one tutoring and assistance if you need help in your academic classes. In addition, our Writing Center provides help at all stages in the writing process.
91Ö±²¥has a free walk-in health clinic available to all students. The health clinic provides general health assessments, treatments and referrals to specialists in the area.
91Ö±²¥provides a peer-based mentoring program for international studentsÌýcalled Polar Pals. In addition, we offer frequent social outings to enable international students to experience American culture and pastimes and explore the local area.
Check here for information about immigration/visas, the 91Ö±²¥international student handbook and a change of address form.
Polar Pals is designed to help you transition into life on Ohio Northern’s campus. Apply for the program and you will be paired with an experienced domestic or international student for your first semester on campus. You will meet with your mentor at least one hour a week to hang out, practice English and learn more about each other’s cultures. Your mentor will be your friend and a resource if you have any questions.
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