Category Becoming a Bishop Checklist

Student Health Insurance Fee

All OWU students are required to have health insurance to ensure that they have access to healthcare when they need it. Students are enrolled in coverage through Wellfleet Insurance, and a fee is posted to their student account. For students…

Health Records Requirement

All incoming OWU students must submit immunization records to the Health Center, or request an exemption. Details can be found on the Health Center website. The Health Center is managed by Ohio State University’s Medical Center and can be reached at primarycareohiowesleyan@osumc.edu.…

What is My “Becoming a Bishop Checklist,” Anyway?

Access your personalized Becoming a Bishop Checklist. Just like you had an OWU portal as an admitted student, you also have one as a deposited student. This new portal features a dynamic checklist that tracks your progress and updates your…

How to Register for Classes

If you are starting OWU in Spring and want to register for classes, here’s what to do! Use your OWU username and password to log into our learning management system, Blackboard. Open the New Student Registration Course to learn about OWU academic opportunities…

Start Strong with The Bishop Way

As part of your OWU orientation, you’re required to complete online training modules through The Bishop Way, our community-wide initiative focused on wellness, safety, and support. These modules will introduce topics you may encounter on campus and help us all build…

Required Virtual Summer Orientation: Due July 1

By now, you should be somewhat familiar with Blackboard and how the system works. In addition to the New Student Registration course, you are also required to complete a New Student Orientation Course via Blackboard. Please access the link below: Follow…

Camp Oh-Wooo Preference Form: Due July 1

Click HERE to complete the Camp Oh-Wooo Track Preference Form by July 1, 2025. All incoming new students need to complete the Camp Oh-Wooo Track Preference Form as part of their Becoming a Bishop Checklist requirements. Camp Oh-Wooo is Ohio…

Past Due: Fall Class Registration

The New Student Registration Course is designed to help OWU’s registration team get you set with a great Fall schedule! Here’s what to do. Use your OWU username and password to log into our learning management system, Blackboard. Open the New Student…

New Student Housing Application

The 2025-2026 housing application is open and accepting applications from new students.  The priority deadline for the housing application is June 13, 2025. Learn more about new student housing at OWU on our website.  The housing application is available online in…