Category New Students

This Week’s OWU Lingo: The Seal

The Seal  noun, place /thuh • siːl/ “The Seal” refers to Ohio Wesleyan University’s official emblem, which is incorporated into the walkway between University Hall and Slocum Hall. Legend has it that if you step on the seal while you’re a…

Discover Delaware: Whit’s Frozen Custard

“I love this place because it’s the perfect snack for a hot day…and what’s better than frozen custard as a meal replacement, anyway?” – Wyatt Wells ’24 Whit’s Frozen Custard, 31 N Sandusky St, Delaware, OH 43015 (5-minute walk from…

Parking Permits and OWU Alerts

Important information for students seeking a campus parking permit and how to sign up for the OWU Alert system. Parking Permits Parking permits are now available for purchase and information about parking rules and how to buy the permit can…

Student Mailroom Information

This is a MUST READ for important Student Mailroom and Package information for all students and families who send or receive mailed items. Mailing: The student mail/packages address is Student Name, OWU HWCC Box#, 40 Rowland Ave., Delaware, OH 43015   Do…

Discover Delaware: Pat’s Endangered Species

“They have a cat inside and they’re so welcoming to all OWU students!” – Grace Frye ’25 Pat’s Endangered Species, 11 W Winter St, Delaware, OH 43015 (7-minute walk from campus) What’s a college town without a record store? At…

This Week’s OWU Lingo: Bishop

Bishop  noun, place /ˈbɪʃəp/ “Bishop” obviously refers to YOU, one of the newest members of the Ohio Wesleyan Community! However, when a classmate wants to meet you at “Bishop,” they are referring to a favorite student dining spot: Bishop Café and…

i³ Video of the Week: How to Build Everything from Nothing…

Meet Craig Jackson, Ohio Wesleyan’s Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science. Watch his mini-lecture titled “How to Build Everything from Nothing.” Dr. Jackson’s lecture is part of OWU’s signature event, i³: Ideas. Insight. Imagination. In 2024-2025, we anticipate the eighth…

Join Us For Opening Convocation Ceremony

Ohio Wesleyan’s campus community will welcome the newest class of Bishops and family members to the Opening Convocation Ceremony on Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 4-5 p.m. outdoors on the Rock Quad. Campus leaders will share encouraging messages, and OWU’s…

Discover Delaware: Delaware Antique Mall

“I love the extensive size of the store and the interesting oddities make this my favorite place to wander between classes.” – Logan Fraire ’24 Delaware Antique Mall, 17 W William St, Delaware, OH 43015 (2-minute walk from campus) If…

This Week’s OWU Lingo: Panhel/IFC

The Apartments  noun, groups /pan•hel/, /eye•ef•see/ “Panhel/IFC” refers to Ohio Wesleyan’s sorority and fraternity governing councils: the Panhellenic Council and the Interfraternity Council. The Panhellenic Council exists to develop and encourage positive relations among sorority chapters. This body stands for the…