Admitted Student Day Event Schedule

Welcome to Ohio Wesleyan University's event designed EXCLUSIVELY for admitted students! Event highlights include your free OWU sweatshirt, earning Golden Tickets to enter prize giveaways, and the MEET YOUR MATCH challenge! You'll receive more info upon arrival! We can't wait to welcome you to OWU!

[ APR. 12 ] Schedule of Events

Sessions and activities are open to ADMITTED STUDENTS and PARENTS/FAMILIES/GUESTS 

8:15 a.m. | Early Bird Campus Tour (Optional)
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center (HWCC), Atrium. Tours depart from the JAYwalk. 
Arrive and check in by 8:00 a.m.

8 - 9:15 a.m. | Check-In
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center (HWCC), Atrium

9:15 a.m. | OWU Red Carpet Welcome 
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center (HWCC), Benes Rooms
Enjoy a continental breakfast and hear from OWU President Matt vandenBerg about how Ohio Wesleyan can help shape your future.

10 - 11:10 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions
Various locations

• Academic Meet & Greet Receptions: Choose the reception(s) that interest you most and meet and mingle with professors and current students representing various academic areas. Click here for a list of participating academic areas on Apr. 12.
• Student Services Open House: Meet with various student services offices and get answers on Residential Life, our Library system, Financial Aid, and more. Click here for a list of participating Student Services on Apr. 12.

11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions
Various locations

• Campus Tour: Enjoy a tour of campus led by a current OWU student. Sign up during check-in. Tours depart from outside of Slocum Hall.
• Student Panel: Bring all your student life questions and learn about life at OWU from our experts — our current students. Merrick Hall, Room 301
• Next Steps: Want to know more about what to do when you decide to be a Bishop? Attend this session to find out about important "next steps." Schimmel Conrades Science Center (SCSC), Room 163

12:30 p.m. | Closing Session
University Hall, Gray Chapel 
Don't leave early and miss this! Join us for this fun and energetic closing session. Hear from members of the OWU family, pick up your free OWU sweatshirt, and see if you've scored a raffle prize. You have to attend this session to win!

1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Lunch
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center (HWCC), Benes Room
Join other visiting families to refuel at this casual complimentary lunch. And don't miss some special furry guests from the Ohio Wildlife Center!

1:45 p.m. | Optional Tours
Tours depart from the JAYwalk.
Sign up during check-in for a general tour or an up-close look at a part of campus that interests you! 

• Full Campus Tour
• Music Facility Tour
• Theatre Facilty Tour
• Residential Facilities Tour 
• Delaware City Tour

Additional Activities (optional)

Friday, April 11

7:30 p.m. Musical: "The Spitfire Grill"
Chappelear Drama Center, Main Stage 
Admission is free, but reservations are required by visiting owu.edu/PerformingArts beginning two weeks before the show debuts.

7:30 p.m. Celebrating A Legacy - Jay Martin
More information

Saturday, April 12

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - OWU Bookstore Hours
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center (HWCC), Lower Level

All Day - Men's and Women's Track and Field All-Ohio Championship
Selby Stadium, George Gauthier Track

Noon - Men's Baseball vs. Wabash
Littick Field

12:30 p.m. - Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals
Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH

1:00 p.m. - Softball vs. Oberlin
Margaret Sagan Field

5:00 p.m. - Fine Arts Graduating Senior Exhibition Opening Reception
Richard M. Ross Art Museum

7:30 p.m. Musical: "The Spitfire Grill"
Chappelear Drama Center, Main Stage 
Admission is free, but reservations are required by visiting owu.edu/PerformingArts.

7:30 p.m. Celebrating A Legacy - Jay Martin
More information