Category New Students

See You @ OWU – July 13 & 20 Bishop Beginning Events!

Register today for one of our Bishop Beginning events, a special day designed for incoming students, on Monday, July 13, or Monday, July 20, 2026. Just log in to your portal, choose the date that works for you, and register! This is a personalized…

Exciting New Era for Campus Dining

Starting this fall, dining at Ohio Wesleyan will be a standout part of your everyday experience. Ohio Wesleyan’s new dining partner, Harvest Table Culinary Group, brings a fresh, student-focused approach centered on quality, convenience, and community—with no increase to dining…

This Week’s OWU Lingo: Bob the Bishop

The Bishop, Bob the Bishop, or just “Bob” refers to Ohio Wesleyan University’s official mascot, representing 24 NCAA Division III varsity teams and a proud, spirited campus culture. OWU’s “Battling Bishop” has earned some national hype, ranked #7 Most Unique college…

Discover Delaware: Coffeeology

“My personal favorite place in town is Coffeeology. I can’t stop ordering the blackberry white mocha. It’s my favorite Delaware treat!” – Maizy Pratt ’25 Coffeeology, 43 N. Sandusky Street (5-minute walk from campus) A unique…“third wave” Espresso Cafe offering…

Discover Delaware: The Bare Bowl

“I love the Bare Bowl. It is a great place to unwind and do some art!” – Aninditha Nair ’26 The Bare Bowl/Delaware Pottery Studios, 5 W. Winter Street (7-minute walk from campus) If you’re feeling a bit artistic, make…

This Week’s OWU Lingo: The Hill (or Frat Hill)

This is the students’ nickname for Fraternity Hill. It’s not actually a hill; it’s actually pretty flat. The Hill is a grassy area in the middle of OWU’s fraternity houses (Park Ave. & Williams Dr.). There’s always something fun going on…especially…

Discover Delaware: Fresh Start Café & Bakery

“Fresh Start Café and Bakery has a student discount, a cool back room for studying or relaxing, and good snacks!” – Payne Johnson ’24 Fresh Start Café & Bakery, 24 N. Sandusky Street (4-minute walk from campus) “Delaware’s premier café and…

Interested in the Humanities & Arts at OWU?

Our Humanities and Arts alumni are building meaningful, creative, and impactful careers across publishing, nonprofit leadership, science communication, education, and the arts. Their paths show the wide range of opportunities that come from studying storytelling, critical thinking, and creativity. Below…

This Week’s OWU Lingo: Blackboard

This is a learning management system (LMS) used by professors and students. Students can look on Blackboard to check class assignments, grades, reading materials, receive announcements, and take exams Blackboard is a tool you’ll use all four years at OWU!…

This Week’s OWU Lingo: JAYwalk or The JAY

It’s a road!? Not one that you drive on, but one you’ll use every day. The JAYwalk is the lifeline and the most important walkway on campus. You’ll walk the JAY from the residential to the academic side daily and…