Category Parent & Family Engagement

Supporting Your Student Through Spring 2026 Registration

Dear OWU Parents and Families, Spring 2026 course registration is fast approaching, and you can play an important role by encouraging your student to prepare. The most critical step for them is to meet with their faculty advisor for guidance on course selection and…

OWU Holiday Parties! Coming Soon to a City Near You!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year as Ohio Wesleyan alumni, families, and friends come together to celebrate the season! Join us in DC, NYC, Cleveland or Columbus and connect with others from the Ohio Wesleyan community! Additional locations…

Relive Homecoming & Family Weekend 2025 – Photo Gallery

We hope you were able to join us for Homecoming & Family Weekend 2025!  Photos of all of the fun from the weekend can be found here  Mark your calendars for Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026 – October 2 & 3!!…

Help us recruit future Bishops and refer a student to OWU!

Do you know a high school-aged student who you think would be a great fit for OWU?  We encourage you to submit an OWU Referral Form for them.  This will get them on our mailing list (if they aren’t already) AND qualify…

Sept. 19 & 20 – OWU’s Homecoming & Family Weekend 2025!

Please mark your calendars for OWU Homecoming & Family Weekend on September 19 & 20!  You put the ‘family’ in Family Weekend! Join us for Pints with Profs, Bishop Fest, and lots of athletic events.  The Family Mixer and Information…

Join us for our Team OWU annual golf outing! ⛳️

We’re excited to invite you to kick off Homecoming & Family Weekend by participating in the Team OWU Golf Outing happening on Friday, September 19th at Mill Creek Golf Course in Delaware, OH! This event is a key athletic fundraiser…

OWU Near You – Continuing through Sept. 18!

Alumni, families, and friends have eagerly stepped up to host events, connecting Ohio Wesleyan alumni, family, & friends in places both familiar and new! And we could be near you soon! From unexpected pockets of Bishops in major cities to…

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 14, 2025, from 4-5 p.m. outdoors on the Rock Quad. Campus leaders will share encouraging messages, and OWU…

Welcome Families of First-Gen Students!

Starting college can bring a mix of emotions for first-generation families: excitement, nervousness, pride, and uncertainty. That’s all normal. In just a few weeks, your student will begin learning how to manage a new environment: living with a roommate, navigating…

OWU Near You – Host an event in your town September 11-18!

The Office of Alumni, Family & Friends is seeking current OWU parents to host OWU Near You events in cities across the country during our celebration week of September 11-18, 2025! Hosting is simple – just choose a local venue and welcome…