Transfer Students
Research
Think big. Dig deeply into your major and work one-one-one with OWU's great faculty to explore new knowledge, in any field of study.
Research Programs
Travel the World
Go global at OWU. You can write a grant to go anywhere in the world or go on a Travel-Learning Course to another continent.
Travel with OWU
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships are not just for freshmen here. OWU provides many merit scholarships for transfer students.
Financial Aid & ScholarshipsOWU is the perfect place to finish
Transferring to a new college can be a difficult decision, but at Ohio Wesleyan, we do all we can to make the transition as easy as possible, both academically and socially. We work closely with you to help you fit in at your new home and find and follow your passions.
How to Apply
To transfer, apply to OWU using either the Transfer Common Application or the OWU Online Application. (If you are unable to apply using the online application please email owuadmit@owu.edu)
We also require:
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An official transcript from each college or university you have attended
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Your high school transcript
An interview, either on campus or by telephone, is strongly encouraged.
Application Deadlines
- January 7 – Application deadline for spring semester
- August 15 – Application deadline for fall semester
Ohio Wesleyan University Virtual Tour
Tour our historic campus and state-of-the-art academic and athletic facilities using your smartphone, computer, or virtual reality (VR) headsets. To get started, simply click the “Let’s Go” button and click the arrows to walk around or jump to the next stop by clicking the “Next” button. If you already know where you want to go, you can select any location by using the menu.
Financial Aid
College affordability is crucial in choosing a place to finish your degree. Ohio Wesleyan's financial aid office is a great place to start for making college more affordable. More than 97% of OWU students receive merit- or need-based aid.
Connect to OWU
Ohio Wesleyan has many unique experiences that allow you to bring your studies outside the class room. The OWU Connection gives you opportunities and guidance to secure internships, do research, and immerse yourself in other cultures.
Internships
Ohio Wesleyan students in every field have internship opportunities. And you'll make connections with OWU's extended family of impressive alumni around the world. BishopLink will connect you to a world of opportunities.
Meet a few OWU transfer students
Find out from students like you what it's like to transfer student to OWU. Each has dug into the vast opportunities provided here
Meet Michael Durfee '17
"I transferred in looking for a greater sense of inclusion, of community and of accomplishment. OWU had the power to make me want to reach for more and to give me something to grasp. It's this that I enjoyed most about OWU after transferring."
"I jumped onto the opportunity to expand my ideas with two Theory-Into-Practice Grants, to explore a new side of the world with a Travel-Learning course, to connect a life goal to my Environmental Studies major with help from a SIP grant, to gain new perspectives and expertise on cultures of the world by studying abroad, and to find myself in the wilderness with a Wilderness Trek."
Meet John Sotos '17
"Being an athlete and transferring to Ohio Wesleyan, I was eager to help contribute to a successuful all-around athletic program. I first arrived to campus nervous and excited, but within hours I realized I had instantly found my second family, and they pushed me to the best of my ability."
"I chose Ohio Wesleyan over the other universities I was looking into because of the academic rigor and the culture of the cross country and track and field program. I know I made the right choice."
John Sotos '17
John Sotos, a pre-professional zoology/ pre-dentistry major, competes for OWU in a cross country race.
Elizabeth Jackson '17
"I transferred to OWU because I wanted to find mentoring relationships with my professors, travel opportunities, and an education that would truly prepare me for the future. I have found all three here at OWU. My transfer process was very simple. All of my previous classes transferred, I was placed with two new roommates, and I found a campus job in the admissions office. I have had amazing opportunities since then, including research, conferences, externships, leadership experience, and study abroad. My semester abroad in Rome was truly life-changing. My perspective of the world completely shifted to a global scale. I visited places all over Europe and met people from all different backgrounds."
Transfer fast facts
UC 160 Class for Transfer Students
UC 160, a required course, allows first-year students to gather together once a week and talk about topics they choose. A specific UC 160 class is taught by Alisha, the admissions counselor for transfer students. You get to know other transfer students and learn about OWU from a unique perspective.
Contact the OWU Admissions Office
Location
Office of Admission & Financial Aid
Slocum Hall
Delaware, Ohio 43015
Slocum Hall
Delaware, Ohio 43015
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.