Category Campus Life & Academics

Has your Student Applied for Graduation?

Dear OWU Parents and Families, has your student applied for graduation? Let me rephrase that: Are you absolutely, 100% certain that they have applied for graduation? If your student is planning to complete their studies at OWU in December 2025, Spring 2026,…

Commencement Travel & Accommodations – Book Soon!

Families of seniors, it’s time to start thinking and planning for an unforgettable weekend! Commencement Day is Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 1 p.m. Here are some resources to help with travel and accommodations as you plan to celebrate your…

OWU Referral Award for Prospective Students!

Do you know a high school student who would be a great fit for OWU? Families of current OWU students are invited to refer prospective students to Ohio Wesleyan, which will allow them to receive a $1,000/year award. Every member…

Break Housing at OWU

As the semester is wrapping up, many students are packing up for some well-deserved rest, and a few are preparing to stay on campus. Ohio Wesleyan’s residence halls close during university breaks, but students who need to remain on campus…

How OWU Career Connection Transforms Success!

We are thrilled to share this dynamic highlight that showcases the strategic advantage the OWU Career Connection provides to students! This is personalized strategy in action! Each student is matched with a dedicated Career Catalyst who strategically connects them with…

Conquering finals… and then finding rest

December is an especially demanding time for students. They’ve worked hard all semester and the final weeks often bring long nights, big deadlines, and high expectations. Once the semester wraps up, many students need time to rest and recover, both…

Last Day to Withdraw from Full-Semester Courses: Oct. 28

Dear OWU Families, We want to make you aware of an important academic deadline: the last day for students to Withdraw from a full-semester course is Tuesday, October 28, 2025. If your student is struggling in a class, a withdrawal may be an…

Mid-semester and Finding Belonging: We’re Halfway There!

October is often referred to as the “mid-semester slump.” By now, the excitement of starting the year has worn off, the workload is increasing, and students may feel the pressure of their first round of exams or major assignments. For…

Successful Registration Tips

Registration for Spring classes starts at the end of the month! To support students with successful registration, share this playlist of registration tips. OWU’s Registration Guide has all the steps students need to prepare for registration. Questions or challenges? Students are encouraged to contact their…

Award-Winning Author to Present Free Reading Oct. 14

Author, journalist, poet, and educator Clint Smith, best known for his book “How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning With the History of Slavery Across America,” will speak Oct. 14 at Ohio Wesleyan University. Smith, Ph.D., will present a free…