Category Parent & Family Engagement

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…

Sept. 19 & 20 is 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—looking forward to seeing you there. Follow the HFW page for future updates – It’s Going to be a Great…

Ohio Wesleyan’s Art Museum Hosting Two Exhibits Through June 29

Ohio Wesleyan University’s Richard M. Ross Art Museum is hosting two exhibits with special summer hours through June 29. The first of the free exhibits is “From Struggle to Strength: Inspiring Journeys of Central Ohio’s Refugee Community,” featuring portrait photographs…

Help Us Celebrate the Class of 2025!

As graduation approaches, join us in celebrating the accomplishments of this year’s seniors. Share a personal message of congratulations, encouragement, or a favorite memory on the official OWU Class of 2025 Kudoboard. You can even add photos or videos! 👉 Click…

Is your Bishop graduating in May 2025?

Commemorate your graduating Bishop by making a gift in their honor to the Class of 2025 Senior Class Gift. Gifts of any size build the class legacy, and students who make a gift or have a gift made in their…

Celebrating a Legacy – Join us for Jay Martin Celebration Weekend!

Join Ohio Wesleyan to honor the winningest NCAA men’s soccer coach! We invite you to celebrate Coach Jay Martin’s significant contributions to OWU and beyond as he retires from coaching. Register here and join us Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12, 2025 OWU Sponsoring…

Check out the NEW Parent & Family web page!

We are happy to share the NEW Parent & Family webpage! It’s full of information and opportunities to get involved as parents and families of Ohio Wesleyan students! Bookmark the page and make it your ‘go-to’ page for helpful resources, links,…