Visit Us

Ohio Wesleyan University welcomes you to visit our beautiful campus. If traveling is not an option, we invite you to explore easy ways to connect virtually with OWU staff, faculty, and students.

Following guidance from the Ohio Department of Health and local health officials, we are not able to have on-campus visitors traveling from states reporting positive testing rates of 15% or higher for COVID-19. The list of states can be found here (the list is updated weekly on Wednesdays).This travel advisory will impact any visits to Ohio Wesleyan's campus for events and tours. Please contact the Admission Office at 740-368-3020 if you have questions.

For all other visitors to campus, please review OWU's Visit Guidelines.

Campus Visits

Experience OWU's campus in-person with your own student tour guide! During your visit, you'll walk through OWU's tree-lined campus where history drips from iconic, century-old academic halls. Take the time to visit Delaware, a quaint and thriving community with more than 20 restaurants within walking distance of campus. Tour slots are limited so that we can protect the health and safety of our guests and staff members. We encourage you to review OWU's COVID-19 visit guidelines and schedule a visit today!

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OWU 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.

Launch Experience (Immersive)

Virtual Information Sessions

Offered a few days each week and led by an admission officer, these presentations provide general information about OWU and offer a chance for you to ask any questions you may have about OWU and the admission process.

Virtual Information Sessions

Bishop+

Check out the schedule and registration information for Ohio Wesleyan’s Bishop+ interactive sessions with current students, faculty, and admission staff.

Bishop+

More Ways to Virtually Connect

Discover OWU in a personalized way using virtual tools! From custom guidebooks to podcasts to faculty discussions and mini-lectures, you'll get a taste of the rich living and learning experience that OWU offers.

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Delaware: Our Hometown

Our hometown of 38,000 residents is one of the top 20 fastest-growing areas in the country. And there are heaping helpings of things to do in and around Historic Downtown Delaware. First Friday events on Sandusky Street. Farmers Market Saturdays. Art. Music. Theatre. Restaurants. Shops. Outdoor activities. Volunteer opportunities.

Delaware County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Hotels Near OWU Central Ohio Symphony

City of Delaware 360 Tour

Enjoy the view of Delaware and Ohio Wesleyan's campus! Interact with the 360 video for the full view.

Just a few blocks from campus

Historic downtown Delaware is filled with friendly people and plenty of small-town charm.

Coffee Shops & Dining

Student favorite for burgers and shakes.

Delaware's movie spot

A 1916 landmark theater offering current-release movies in refurbished auditoriums.

Home-cooking away from home

Classic American eats (roasts to seafood) in a landmark, homey spot with a covered patio.

Fresh farm goodness

Farmer's Market Saturdays in Historic Downtown Delaware serve up delicious baked goods and local produce.

Columbus: Our Favorite Big City

OWU is just 30 minutes from Columbus, so it's easy to dig into all that the city has to offer, from pro sports and eclectic restaurants, to major concerts, art galleries, and shopping. Not to mention impressive internships and work experiences.

Columbus Travel Guide

One of the '52 Places to Go in 2019'

New York Times names Columbus one of its 52 Places to Go in 2019, noting innovative urban transportation and revitalization of the Scioto Mile for festivals, watersports, and art.

14th-largest city in America

Columbus is vital and vibrant and just a short drive from campus!

A music destination

Columbus boasts two major concert arenas, many small and medium-size venues, and a lively local music scene.

A shopper's dream

Columbus' hottest shopping destinations include Easton Town Center and Polaris Fashion Place.

#1 zoo in America

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is entertaining for its wildlife, and OWU students regularly work in internships at the zoo.

Go Blue Jackets!

Sports fans can get their fill of sports with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Crew soccer, and Clippers baseball.

Gallery Hop

The Short North Arts District opens its doors late every first Saturday of the month for shopping, dining, and fun.

Driving Directions to OWU

From the Northeast (via I-71)

Take I-71 South to Exit 131 (Route 36/37). Turn west on Route 36/37 (toward Delaware). When Routes 36/37 split, take Route 36 to Sandusky Street. Turn left on Sandusky. OWU is two blocks ahead.

From the East and Southeast (via I-70)

Take I-70 West to I-270 North (the Columbus outerbelt). Take I-270 North to Exit 23 (Route 23) toward Delaware. Take Route 23 North to the South Sandusky Street exit (far left lane). Continue on Sandusky. OWU is six blocks ahead.

From the West (via I-70)

Take I-70 East to I-270 North (the Columbus outerbelt). Take I-270 North to Exit 23 (Route 23) toward Delaware. Take Route 23 North to the South Sandusky Street exit (far left lane). Continue on Sandusky. OWU is six blocks ahead.