Apply as a First-Year Student
Searching and applying for colleges can be stressful. OWU is here to help.
With an Ohio Wesleyan admission counselor, there is someone to personally guide you through the easy and accessible admission process.
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Welcome to Ohio Wesleyan. We’re here to help you find your passion – and fulfill it. To us, that’s the point of a liberal arts education.
Apply as an International Student
Ohio Wesleyan welcomes students from nearly 30 different countries.
OWU provides international students a welcoming atmosphere and the opportunity to learn and connect both on and off campus.
Apply as a Transfer Student
Transferring to a new college can be daunting, but at Ohio Wesleyan, we do all we can to ensure that transition is easy.
Whether it's academically or socially, we'll work closely to make OWU your true new home.
2022-2023 Important Deadlines
| Deadlines |
| November 15 – Early Decision |
| December 1 – Early Action |
| December 1 – Priority FAFSA |
| March 1 – Regular Decision |
| May 1 – Enrollment Fee |
Applicants are notified on a rolling basis starting mid-October.
Title IX Rules & Regulations
Ohio Wesleyan University does not discriminate against any person in employment or educational opportunities because of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information.
Any person concerned about discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation or has questions about the application of Title IX at Ohio Wesleyan University should contact the University’s Title IX Coordinator or Deputies.
| Title IX Coordinator Dwayne Todd dktodd@owu.edu HWCC 210 740-368-3135 |
Deputy Title IX Coordinator Jess Ettell Irvine jlettell@owu.edu HWCC 225 740-368-3175 |
Deputy Title IX Coordinator Doug Koyle dmkoyle@owu.edu HWCC 206 740-368-3139 |
The Student Engagement and Success Office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding other discrimination concerns or complaints. Please contact the Student Engagement and Success Office if you have questions or concerns:
Student Engagement and Success
deansoffice@owu.edu
HWCC Room 209
740-368-3135
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Quality Over Quantity
With a student to faculty ratio of 11:1 and an average class size of 17, Ohio Wesleyan students rate faculty as highly accessible and qualified in teaching their fields.
Marks of History
With over 175 years under the belt, Ohio Wesleyan has a rich history full of traditions that are as much a part of campus as the century-old buildings.
Get Out That Passport
We offer many opportunities to get out of that classroom and build a global perspective. The OWU Connection helps you put theory into practice, whether it's through internships, combining majors, studying abroad, and plenty more.
We've Got That!
Choose from nearly 100 clubs & organizations, or just create your own! At OWU, you'll find the activities and friends to keep you connected on campus.
Contact Info
Location
Offices of Admission & Financial Aid
Slocum Hall 104
Delaware, Ohio 43015
Slocum Hall 104
Delaware, Ohio 43015
Office Hours
M-F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.