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!

[ Feb. 21 ] Schedule of Events

Sessions and activities are open to ADMITTED STUDENTS and PARENTS/FAMILIES/GUESTS/supporters (except where specifically noted)

7:45 a.m. | The Arrival: Check-In Begins
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center (HWCC), Atrium

8:00 a.m. | Sneak Preview Campus Tour (optional for the early-birds)
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center (HWCC), Tours depart outside
Tours also available at 11:20 a.m. & 2 p.m.

9:15 a.m. | OWU Red Carpet Welcome
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center (HWCC), Benes Rooms
Stroll down the red carpet for a continental breakfast and a headline welcome from OWU leaders & staff, spotlighting how Ohio Wesleyan can help shape your future.

10:15 - 11:05 a.m. | Behind the Scenes: The Classroom (students)
Various locations
No classes on Saturdays—except this one. Step behind the scenes for a real look at an OWU classroom with faculty-led mock classes designed just for you. These sessions capture the feel of a typical Ohio Wesleyan class—engaging, interactive, and discussion-driven—with absolutely no quizzes or tests.

10:15 - 11:05 a.m. | Ask Us Anything - Alumni Unfiltered (parents/family/guests/supporters)
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center (HWCC), Benes Rooms
As students experience OWU academics, families and supporters are invited backstage for an alumni panel. Hear directly from OWU graduates about how their experiences prepared them for life, work, and what came next.

11:20 a.m. | Choose the Experience (pick one)

Take Two: Campus Tour
HWCC, Tours depart outside
Go beyond the highlights with a walking tour led by a current OWU student. Sign up during check-in and step out from Ham-Will to see campus through a student's eyes.
Student Spotlight
Merrick Hall, 301
Bring your questions and hear directly from the people living the OWU experience. Current students share what life is really like—inside and outside the classroom.
Next Steps to Becoming a Bishop
HWCC, Benes Rooms
Ready to picture yourself at OWU? This session walks through what happens after you say "yes," covering key next steps and important timelines.

12:25 p.m. | The Big Finish: Bishop Rally
Branch Rickey Arena
This isn't a closing session—it's a celebration. Join the OWU community for a high-energy rally featuring voices from across campus, your free OWU sweatshirt, and a chance to win raffle prizes. (You must be present to win.) Come for the excitement, stay for the after-party as you imagine your future as a Bishop.

12:45 p.m. | The After-Party: Lunch & OWU Open House
Gordon Field House
Keep the momentum going with lunch and an open-house-style experience. Connect with faculty in your areas of interest, meet student services teams, and get your questions answered about Residential Life, OWU Libraries, Financial Aid, and more. Wander, explore, and discover the people and resources that support life at OWU.

2:00 p.m. | Optional Tours
Branch Rickey Arena
Choose a themed campus tour that matches your interests—from the arts to residential life—and take one last look at the spaces where your OWU story could unfold.

Full Campus Tour
Music Facility Tour
Residential Facility Tour (includes a stop in our newly-opened social hub, The 1842)
Fine Arts Facility Tour

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Money Matters: A Private Showing (Optional)
Slocum Hall, 302
Have questions about financial aid or scholarships? Drop in to the Financial Aid Office anytime during the day for a one-on-one conversation with our staff—no appointment needed. This is a dedicated time for families to get clear, supportive answers about the financial side of becoming a Bishop.