Antioch University
Graduate Early Admission Pathways
Otterbein GEAP
A Path to an Advanced Degree
The Otterbein Graduate Early Admission Pathways allows students to get started on an Antioch University graduate degree while finishing their Otterbein University undergraduate degree. Taking three graduate courses (9 credits) during your senior year, these 9 credits will count towards your undergraduate and graduate degrees. Otterbein students will apply to the program by November 15 of their junior year to take the three graduate courses beginning the fall semester of their senior year.
Pathway Programs
“There are two reasons I’m excited about this opportunity. I really like Antioch and what they stand for. The other — the benefits! I really appreciate that these courses are paid for. It’s nice to get a semester ahead. This is what I want to do. There’s no point in waffling—I can just get rolling.”
Isabel Elliot
Enrolled in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling GEAP
Frequently Asked Questions
If accepted into the graduate degree program of your choice, you will be able to take three graduate courses during your senior year at Otterbein.
Depending on the graduate program and your undergraduate major, your courses also fulfill Otterbein undergraduate degree requirements:
- Courses fulfill core curriculum requirements for related and/or specified majors.
- For non-related majors, courses can fulfill elective requirements.
Great news! Your Otterbein undergraduate tuition covers the cost of the graduate courses during your senior year. All merit and need-based aid can be applied to this opportunity. (Graduate coursework is always a higher rate per credit hour. This represents a significant savings for three courses worth of credit.)
Looking ahead! When you continue your program AFTER earning your bachelor’s degree, you will also be eligible for a 15% discount per credit hour because of your Otterbein alumni status.
As an Otterbein student, you can apply for Graduate Early Admission Pathway Programs during the Junior Year of your undergraduate study. Applications are due by November 15 to start selecting graduate coursework during the fall of your senior year.
All students will be asked to complete an Antioch University application for the graduate degree program they are applying for. On the Antioch application, Otterbein students will be able to note their status as a GEAP applicant. Please note that each academic program has specific additional application requirements. GEAP applicants must also submit an additional form, completed by their advisor, that confirms academic qualifications and readiness for graduate study. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required.
The short answer is NO; GEAP programs are open to students of all majors. You do not have to have a certain major to be eligible to APPLY for any GEAP program.
Some GEAP programs may require certain pre-requisite courses to ensure you have some foundational knowledge for your studies. The Art Therapy GEAP requirements include an art portfolio and additional psychology coursework.
Additionally, your major will shape if the Graduate Early Admission Pathway courses can fulfill academic major core curriculum coursework or if they can be applied to your elective requirements.
Informations Sessions
Learn more about these GEAP Programs at one of our upcoming information sessions.
About the Coalition for the Common Good
As a proud co-founder of the Coalition for the Common Good, Antioch University is providing more students with access to the power of a graduate degree. Students benefit from the knowledge and experience secured through an advanced degree.