Bachelor Civil Engineering

At the T.J. Smull College of Engineering, you’ll gain a solid foundation in all aspects of civil engineering, including environmental systems, geotechnical design, structural analysis, transportation, and water resources. You can pursue an area of interest – like urban planning or structural design – with a variety of upper-level elective courses. We’ve recently added an environmental engineering concentration for those who want to understand more about how to protect our precious environment.

Our academic program is rigorous. Expect to work hard and be challenged. But there’s no need to stress, because we offer a supportive and collaborative environment. Your professors, fellow engineering students and ONU alumni will become your friends and family. They will help you succeed and open doors for you.

Upon graduation, you’ll be ready for whatever the future holds, whether it’s designing and supervising the construction of roadways for the Ohio Department of Transportation, solving water problems for a village in a developing nation, overseeing commercial projects for an engineering firm, or even starting your own company.

Concrete canoes aren’t an oxymoron

The Concrete Canoe Competition is one that goes back to the early 1970s. Students build and race boats built solely out of concrete – all for engineering glory. The competition is education, endurance test, and tradition all wrapped into one unforgettable experience. As a team member, you’ll build on 50+ years of accumulated knowledge and compete against engineering students from top schools across the country. Concrete Canoe is just one of the Smull College of Engineering's many competitive design teams.

Student Organizations

In the College of Engineering, we have a variety of active and award-winning student organizations. Through participation in one or more of these groups, you’ll have the opportunity to network, be a leader, make lifelong friends, gain knowledge about your chosen profession, volunteer, travel to regional and national conferences, and more.

Joint Engineering Council (JEC)

This group represents the study body of the College of Engineering. Members work closely with the dean of the College of Engineering, the faculty, and our student organizations. Its purpose is to cultivate greater cooperation and communication between all groups.

Innovators of Ohio Northern (ION)

This new group is for innovative students interested in physical space and design. The group’s focus is on improving the physical environments in which students learn on campus.

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

ASCE is one of the oldest engineering societies in the U.S. It was founded in 1852. This professional group remains relevant and active today, seeking to enhance the quality of living throughout the world by advancing professional knowledge and improving civil engineering practice. ASCE hosts the Concrete Canoe and Steel Bridge competitions.

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

This professional organization is open to male and female engineers who are dedicated to making known the need for more female engineers and for encouraging young women to consider majoring in engineering. ONU’s chapter provides support for its female students and hosts social activities.

Phi Sigma Rho

This group is a social sorority for women in engineering or engineering technology. Sisters develop the highest standard of personal integrity, strive for academic excellence and build friendships that last a lifetime.

Theta Tau

Theta Tau is the oldest, largest and foremost coed fraternity for engineers. ONU’s chapter helps members develop and maintain a high standard of professionalism while forming lasting friendships. All engineering majors are encouraged to join.

Our graduates make a difference all over the world.

Whether you enter the workforce right after graduation or continue your education in graduate school, the Smull College of Engineering prepares you for success. An ONU engineering degree arms you with a solid base for future learning that can open even more career options. You might impact public infrastructure and policy as a government engineer. You can develop innovative design solutions for a wide variety of clients as an engineering consultant. Or, you might transform engineering and architectural design drawings from paper to reality in the public sector.

Ohio Northern University is a safe and friendly residential campus situated on 342 acres in small-town Ada, Ohio. ONU is located within 90 minutes of several metropolitan cities, including Dayton, Columbus, Toledo, and Fort Wayne, Ind. The campus is also four hours from Chicago. Some nearby attractions include the Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum (first man on the moon), Ohio Caverns and the Wilson Football Factory (Super Bowl Sunday).

Ohio Northern is an independent, comprehensive and private University, comprised of five colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Pharmacy and Law. Students receive high-quality instruction and hands-on, professional experience in whatever field they choose to study. Since its inception in 1871, Ohio Northern University has been dedicated to developing well-rounded students who are prepared to enter the work world and lead successful careers.

College of Arts and Sciences

The Getty College of Arts & Sciences educates the artists, musicians, writers, doctors, teachers, and scientists of the future. The college encompasses a wide range of studies in the liberal and fine arts, sciences and pre-professional programs.

Fields of Study

• Art and Design
• Biological and Allied Health Sciences
• Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Communication and Media Studies
• Education
• English Pathway Program
• History, Political Science and Geography
• Human Performance and Sports Science
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Music
• Nursing
• Philosophy and Religion
• Physics and Astronomy
• Psychology, Sociology and Criminal Justice
• Technological Studies
• Theatre Arts

College of Business

The James F. Dicke College of Business Administration undergraduate and graduate programs give students a strong foundation in both theory and practice. The college is AACSB accredited and ranked No. 1 in Ohio for teaching quality and 45th in the nation for best undergraduate business schools by Bloomberg Businessweek.

College of Engineering

Students in the T.J. Smull College of Engineering at Ohio Northern are improving our world by finding new ways to design, build and use technology. We’re ranked as #32 undergraduate engineering schools in the nation by US News & World Report, and our engineering education major is one of the first of its kind.

College of Pharmacy

The Raabe College of Pharmacy at Ohio Northern University will equip you with the knowledge, skills and tools you’ll need to be prepared in the highly respected and rapidly evolving field of pharmacy – all within six years of graduating high school. You will learn that pharmacists not only dispense complex and lifesaving medications, but also provide patient care and services.

Unique Program Distinctions

• 0-6, direct-entry pharmacy school experience
• 9,000+ ONU pharmacists have graduated into the profession since 1884
• Ranked the No. 1 private college of pharmacy in the state of Ohio (according to U.S. News and World Report)
• 91 percent of our graduates are employed within six months of graduation
• 92.5 percent of our graduates pass the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) on their first attempt

International Scholar Transitional Program

The ISTP pathway program is an academic program that combines intensive English language instruction with academic course work and cultural support to allow an easier transition for international students to immerse into the university and ONU campus community.

ISTP pathway program is suitable for both degree-seeking or non-degree seeking international students who are looking for a semester-long or year-long academic program with exclusive academic courses and cultural events. ISTP program is built upon an academic degree program infrastructure within ONU to provide adequate resources and opportunities for international students to earn up to 37 university credits toward their ONU degree while improving their language skills.