Theatre and art program ===
Professional training is offered in the areas of Acting, Design/Technology, and Musical Theatre with BFA degrees offered in all three programs and a dance concentration in the latter. A BA degree in Theatre is also available, which allows students to tailor the major to suit their interests in directing, writing, and stage management among others.
== Athletics ==
The Otterbein athletics teams are named the Cardinals. The university competes in NCAA Division III, as a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference.
Otterbein's traditional opponents include: Baldwin Wallace University, Capital University, Heidelberg University, John Carroll University, Marietta College, University of Mount Union, Muskingum University, Ohio Northern University, Ohio State University, and Wilmington College.
They sponsor a total of 12 varsity sports, including baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling.
== Greek life …