Category Parents & Families

Welcome to the OWU Parents Association!

Parents and Families of all students who attend Ohio Wesleyan University are members of the Parents Association, which promotes family support of the University through volunteering, attending events on and off campus, philanthropic giving, and staying connected to the University.…

News For OWU Families – Monthly Digest

owu.edu/newsforfamilies Hello Bishop Families!  Thanks to parent & family input, we launched News for OWU Families in February 2023. This monthly digest includes the info you asked for — campus life and academic updates, ways for parents & families to get…

‘Talent, Skills, and Character’

Ohio Wesleyan’s Class of 2027 and new transfer students arrived on Aug. 17 and celebrated with an Opening Convocation ceremony followed by the First Lap and class lunch just a few days later. Click here to see the Move-In, Convocation,…

Save the Date: Homecoming & Family Weekend is October 6-8!

Mark your calendars for October 6-8 for OWU Homecoming & Family Weekend!  We encourage families to join us on campus for fun, food, and connections.  This is sure to be a great weekend to be a Bishop! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Alumni &…

Fall 2023 Schedule Change Window: Aug. 23-31

Dear Parents and Families, during the crucial first week of the semester, we anticipate your students will send home positive reports on how much they enjoy their new classes. Even so, there are times when students may be thinking about…

Making Plans for 2023-2024? Consult the OWU Academic Calendar!

Dear Parents and Families, you may wonder when your students will come home for visits and breaks during the Fall 2023 semester. As you make plans for holidays and travel, please take a moment to check the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar so…

Look for Alumni Engagement during New Student Move in!

We are excited to meet the newest members of the Bishop Family – our new students and their families!  Be sure to look for the Alumni Engagement Office during Move-in Day to receive a special welcome gift. We will see…

🆕 What You Need to Know: 8/17 Move-In Day

We are just ONE WEEK away! OWU’s Residential Life team, Student Engagement and Success team, and tons of volunteers are planning all the details to help make move-in as seamless as possible for new students and families! See below for…

Don’t Miss Vital Info! Complete the Parent/Family Orientation Today!

Congratulations on your student becoming an Ohio Wesleyan Bishop! Parent/Family Orientation is available at owu.edu The parent/family orientation is the SAME online orientation your student already completed (or will complete soon). The information in the course is vitally important for parents/families…

Join the OWU Parent Facebook Group

We now welcome parents of incoming OWU students to join other parents in our OWU Parent Facebook Group! Here you can make friends with other parents, seek advice, stay apprised of things happening at the university, and more. Go to m.facebook.com/groups/owuparents/?ref=share&mibextid=ykz3hl…