Bishop Beginning Tentative Event Schedule

Welcome to Ohio Wesleyan University's event designed EXCLUSIVELY for incoming students! We can't wait to welcome you to OWU!

Tentative Schedule of Events

Sessions and activities are open to incoming STUDENTS and PARENTS/FAMILIES/GUESTS Unless otherwise marked

9:00 - 10:15 a.m. | Check-In & Resource Fair
We encourage you to plan your arrival time to give yourself sufficient time to check in and take full advantage of the opportunity to meet with and ask questions of representatives at the Resourse Fair.
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, Atrium and Benes Rooms

10:30 a.m. | Welcome
Chappelear Drama Center, Main Stage

11:20 - 12:00 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions (Choose one to attend. All sessions are repeated in the afternoon) Various locations

Academic Campus Tour: A brief, student-led tour highlighting academic spaces on campus. Residential facilities are not included. Tours depart from outside of Slocum H all.
Starting your Academic Journey: Now that you have your fall schedule (schedules released on July 9), learn how your courses align with OWU's academic requirements, your 4-year plan and more.
Chappelear Drama Center, Main Stage.
Student Accounts and Financial Aid: Get the essentials on understanding your bill, payment plans and financial aid. Merrick Hall, Room 301

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch Various locations

Student Lunch Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, Marketplace.
Parent/Family/Supporter Lunch Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, Benes Room.

1:15 - 1:55 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions (Choose one to attend. All sessions are also offered before lunch) Various locations

Academic Campus Tour: A brief, student-led tour highlighting academic spaces on campus. Residential facilities are not included. Tours depart from outside of Slocum H all.
Starting your Academic Journey: Now that you have your fall schedule (schedules released on July 9), learn how your courses align with OWU's academic requirements, your 4-year plan and more. Chappelear Drama Center, Main Stage.
Student Accounts and Financial Aid: Get the essentials on understanding your bill, payment plans and financial aid. Merrick Hall, Room 301

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Choose Your Own Adventure: Do Any or All of the following things!

Residence Hall Open House: Tour your assigned residence hall, view a sample room, and check out building amenities. Staff in the lobbies of Smith and Welch Halls will guide you and answer your questions.
Walk Your Schedule: Take a self-guided tour of where your classes will be held using the map in your folder or the one online. OWU students and staff will be stationed around campus to assist. Need help accessing your schedule? Visit Express Advising in the Slocum Hall, Reading Room.
Express Advising: Questions about your fall schedule? Want/need to make changes? Meet with a Faculty Registration Guide for an express advising appointment.
Slocum Hall, Reading Room
Take Your ID Photo: If taking your ID photo is still on your Becoming a Bishop Checklist, we can take it for you!
R.W. Corns Building, Room 100