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.
The Ohio Wesleyan campus is a special place for OWU students, and we think it’s so important that you experience our beautiful campus in person that we are offering students an OWU Visit Award worth $4,000 ($1,000 each year)! Any student who visits before December 15 of their senior year and enrolls at OWU for the fall semester will be eligible for the OWU Visit Award. This award will be in addition to any merit-based scholarships you receive upon admission to OWU.
Experience OWU's campus in-person with your own student tour guide! During your campus tour, you'll walk through OWU's tree-lined campus where history drips from iconic, century-old academic halls. Join us for an engaging information session (individually or in a group) and sit in on a class (during the academic year only) in your area of interest. Take the time to visit Delaware, a quaint and thriving community with more than 20 restaurants within walking distance of campus. We encourage you to schedule a visit today!
Can't make it to campus during the week? Our office is open on select Saturdays throughout the academic year. Saturday Campus Visits include a student-led tour of campus and an engaging group information session. Take the time to visit Delaware and stay for other campus activities happening that day (athletic events, etc.). We encourage you to schedule one of our Saturday visits today!
In addition to Weekday and Saturday visits that can be scheduled on an individual basis, we offer a variety of on-campus Open Houses throughout the year. All on-campus events include a tour of campus, but also offer sessions and activities to give you a more in-depth look into programs and opportunities available at OWU. We hope to see you on campus for one of our on-campus events!
Want the experience of a student-led tour but can't make it to OWU's campus? Register for one of our Live Virtual Tours with a student guide and ask questions along the way!
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.
Check out the schedule and registration information for Ohio Wesleyan’s Bishop+ interactive sessions with current students, faculty, and admission staff.
While we wish we could show everyone around campus personally, we understand that our schedules don't always mesh with yours. We invite you to stop by and take our self-guided tour, complete with QR codes for views inside our buildings. Park in the guest lot at Park Avenue and Sandusky Street and grab a map by the clock tower!
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.
Our hometown of 39,000 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.
Historic downtown Delaware is filled with friendly people and plenty of small-town charm.
Student favorite for burgers and shakes.
Classic American eats (roasts to seafood) in a landmark, homey spot with a covered patio.
Farmer's Market Saturdays in Historic Downtown Delaware serve up delicious baked goods and local produce.
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 is vital and vibrant and just a short drive from campus!
Columbus boasts two major concert arenas, many small and medium-size venues, and a lively local music scene.
Columbus' hottest shopping destinations include Easton Town Center and Polaris Fashion Place.
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is entertaining for its wildlife, and OWU students regularly work in internships at the zoo.
Sports fans can get their fill of sports with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Crew soccer, and Clippers baseball.
The Short North Arts District opens its doors late every first Saturday of the month for shopping, dining, and fun.
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.
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.
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.
OWU's first building was originally a hotel built in 1833.
An historic residence hall at OWU.
