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🆕 This Week’s OWU Lingo: WCSA

WCSA  noun, organization /DUB-uh-lyoo-SEE-ES-ay/ WCSA is an acronym that stands for Wesleyan Council on Student Affairs. This organization, established in 1973, is Ohio Wesleyan’s student government and the bridge between you and the administration, faculty, and staff. WCSA hosts Town Hall…

🆕 Discover Delaware: The Strand Theatre

“I love the Strand Theatre! They have a good deal for OWU students and we love to see movies there!” – Grace Luxon ’26 The Strand Theatre, 28 E. Winter Street (6-minute walk from campus) “The Strand Theatre, situated in…

🆕 i³ Video of the Week: How to Gain Experience Like a Champion

Meet Jay Martin, Ohio Wesleyan’s men’s soccer coach and professor of Health & Human Kinetics. Watch Dr. Martin’s mini-lecture titled “How to Gain Experience Like a Champion.” Dr. Martin’s lecture is part of OWU’s signature event, iÂł: Ideas. Insight. Imagination.…

This Week’s OWU Lingo: Ham-Will

Ham-Will   noun, place /hæm-wÉŞl/ Ham-Will is the shortened name for Hamilton-Williams Campus Center. You’ll recognize Ham-Will by its distinctive green roof, and you’ll soon get to know this space well. Ham-Will’s top highlights to know about before you start at…

iÂł Video of the Week: What Plants Know

Meet Laurel Anderson, Ohio Wesleyan’s Professor of Biological Sciences. Watch Dr. Anderson’s mini-lecture titled “What Plants Know.” Dr. Anderson’s lecture is part of OWU’s signature event, iÂł: Ideas. Insight. Imagination. In February 2025, OWU premiered the eighth season of i³…

Discover Delaware: First Friday (Downtown)

“First Fridays are always a fun way to get into downtown and see what’s happening in Delaware. Sometimes, the Marching Bishops will play for [the crowd]!” – Kathy Habian ’25 First Fridays, N. Sandusky Street (2-minute walk from campus) First…

What’s Self-Service and How Do I Login?

OWU Self-Service is our official academic system, where you’ll go to register for classes, check your class schedule, and view your midterm and final grades. Your professors use it to view their class lists and submit grades, while your advisor…

Bishop ACCESS for Academic Coaching

Bishop ACCESS is a fee-based academic coaching program designed to support students in learning and practicing the necessary skills to work toward academic success. Our students work closely with professional academic coaches on executive functioning skills, including time management, motivation,…

Register for the last Admitted Student Day on April 12!

The last Admitted Student Day is Saturday, April 12!  It’s not required, but it’s an excellent opportunity to take a campus tour, attend sessions on topics of your choice, interact with OWU faculty and current students, and understand your next…

Attend an Admitted Student Reception Near You!

We are excited to be hosting admitted student receptions in various places this spring. Please visit our off-campus events page to see if there is one near you!   OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Office of Admission Contact: Laren Wenzell at owuadmit@owu.edu