Apply to Ohio Wesleyan University

Start your Ohio Wesleyan journey today by applying via the OWU Online Application.

You may also choose to apply with the Common Application.

To complete your application, you will be asked for your:

  • Official High School Transcript (this should be sent from your school)
  • Admission Essay

2025-2026 Important Deadlines (for students entering in Fall 2026)

Deadlines
November 15 – Early Decision Application Deadline
December 1 – Early Action Application Deadline
January 15 – Priority Scholarship Deadline
January 31 – Enrollment Deposit due for Early Decision 
March 1 – Regular Decision Application Deadline
May 1 – Enrollment Deposit due for Early Action and Regular Decision

Applicants are notified on a rolling basis starting mid-October.

Test Optional

It's important for you to know that like many other prestigious universities throughout the country, Ohio Wesleyan is test optional. It is your decision whether you want to include your standardized test scores (self-reported or official) with your application. While you are welcome to send your test scores, OWU does not use them for admission or scholarship consideration.  Therefore, they will not help or hinder your application. Discover more about test optional and if it's the right choice for you.

Title IX Rules & Regulations

See the Title IX, Sexual Misconduct, and the Clery Act page for more information.