Apply to Ohio Wesleyan University

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

You may also choose to apply with the Common Application (for students entering in Fall 2025, the Common App opens August 1, 2024; for students wishing to enter in Fall 2024, use the link above).

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

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

2024-2025 Important Deadlines (for students entering in Fall 2025)

Deadlines
November 15 – Early Decision
December 1 – Early Action 
December 15 - FAFSA Filer Award Deadline
January 15 - Priority Scholarship Deadline
January 31 - Enrollment Fee due for Early Decision 
March 1 – Regular Decision
May 1 – Enrollment Fee 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 with 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.