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Congratulations on an incredible Senior Class Gift!

The Class of 2026 has continued the proud tradition of coming together to support the Senior Class Gift. As of this submission, 151 of you have participated, making this the largest senior gift effort in the past six years. Your…

9 Days till Commencement! Find your Comprehensive Guide here!

To ensure your Commencement experience is as smooth and celebratory as possible, we have compiled this all-inclusive information hub. Please save this email and refer to it as you prepare for the big day.  ______________________________________________________________________  Important Dates & Deadlines ______________________________________________________________________…

DON’T LOSE YOUR DATA!

When you graduate from OWU, you have the opportunity to convert your BishopApps (Google Workspace) account to Email-for-Life, which preserves all of your data. If you don’t do this, ALL of your data may be permanently DELETED. That includes all your BishopMail, Contacts, Calendar entries,…

2 Days Left: Accessibility Requests Due April 24 for Commencement

Ohio Wesleyan University is committed to creating an accessible Commencement experience for all who attend. Please complete this form to share how we can assist you and your Commencement guests in creating access. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Accessibility ServicesContact: Amanda Rodenborg at aso@owu.edu

Commencement Rehearsal & Final Lap

Save the date: Commencement Rehearsal is Thursday, May 7th. Check in for this mandatory practice for anyone walking at Commencement starts at 3:30 p.m. at Branch Rickey Arena. During practice, a class photo will be taken.After rehearsal, members of the…

Senior Class Gift Is Just Shy of 150 Participants!

Last year when goal setting, we set the number of Senior Class Gift participants to 150 for the Class of 2026. It was a lofty goal compared to the previous year, but we knew the generous spirit of your class.…

Congrats to the Newly Appointed Seniors

Now announcing, the selected seniors chosen to represent their class as the 2026 Student Commencement Speaker, Graduating Class Director, and Graduating Class Trustee: 2026 Student Commencement Speaker: Jason Harris 2026 Graduating Class Director for the Alumni Board: Amelia “Mia” Jung…

April 24 — Deadline to Submit Accessibility Requests for Commencement Ceremony

Ohio Wesleyan University is committed to creating an accessible Commencement experience for all who attend. Please complete this form to share how we can assist you and your Commencement guests in creating access. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Accessibility ServicesContact: Amanda Rodenborg at aso@owu.edu

May 8 @ 9 p.m. — Enjoy the Stars at OWU’s Perkins Observatory

After the Baccalaureate ceremony, you’re invited to explore the night sky from 9-11 p.m. Friday, May 8, with Don Stevens, director of OWU’s Perkins Observatory. Content varies based on weather conditions, but may include a planetarium show, observatory tours, and…

TOMORROW — Join us for the Commencement Speaker Announcements

On Thursday, April 9, 2026, join President Matt vandenBerg and University Advancement for the announcement of the 2026 Commencement Speakers. Refreshments and light bites will be provided, though students looking to participate in the champagne toast should bring their government…