The Campus Center

The Campus Center was completed in 1964 and serves as a place for students, faculty, alumni, parents, and friends to meet.

Media Gallery

The Otterbein Bookstore. There is the Otterbein University stamp on the wall to the right of the glass windows

A lounge area with single red plush chairs and light beige tables. There are people conversing at one set of chairs

An Otterbein themed wall mural with the Love Song displayed on the right.

4 people are on a blue-lit stage. A woman is standing and performing to the crowd, and the other three are sitting in chairs looking out into the audience

Brick building with black overhang and white doors. Flowers are the front of the photo.

Student Engagement at Otterbein

Dining on Campus

Campus Center Highlights

😊 Student Engagement at Otterbein

The Center for Student Engagement provides opportunities and plans activities for students to get involved and be connected with the campus.

Student Organizations

Becoming involved in student organizations at Otterbein will add an important dimension to your life. In addition to having a lot of fun, you will make new friends, contribute to important causes and learn new skills.

Our numerous student organizations offer many opportunities beyond the classroom that will introduce you to new experiences, build communication and leadership skills, and instill pride in your campus community.

A few examples of student organizations at Otterbein include: Black Student Union, Quiz & Quill, and Cap and Dagger.

Greek Life at Otterbein

At Otterbein, Greek Life means getting involved in community service and leadership opportunities, building friendships, sharing your talents and interests, and making connections that will last a lifetime. Our Greek community has enjoyed more than 100 years of history on campus.

A few examples of Greek Life at Otterbein include: Alpha Sigma Phi, Sigma Delta Phi, Kappa Phi Omega, and Sigma Alpha Tau.

🥦 Dining on Campus

The OtterDen

OtterDen is now home to Cardy’s Pizza, featuring delicious pizzas, flatbreads, fresh-made subs and salads, wings, and a variety of other great meals to pick up and take with you. There’s also a small market with beverages, snacks, and some basic grocery goods for your convenience.

The Nest

An all-you-can-eat buffet  with eight food stations and options for most dietary needs, the Nest is one of the main dining and socializing spots on campus.

👕 Campus Center Highlights

Campus Activities Board

This group plans and sponsors activities on and off campus. These activities include dances, movies, tournaments, comedians, Homecoming and Family Weekend, and more.

University Bookstore

The Otterbein Bookstore has everything you need from textbooks and supplies to apparel and campus living. We’ve got you covered from orientation to graduation. You can buy or rent textbooks in digital or print format. We can price match your books and you can sell them back to us all year long. We also carry all the spirit gear you need we’ve got t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, pennants, tumblers, decals, face coverings, and so much more. Stop in or shop online.

Learn more on their website.

Campus Center Theatre

The Campus Center Theatre houses a 245-seat three-quarter thrust stage. A main-stage studio production is staged in the space during the academic year, as well as the annual student-produced Festival, featuring student theatre productions; student-directed workshops; classroom presentations; and campus events.