April Open House Schedule

[ Apr. 24 ] Open House Schedule of Events

Sessions and activities are open to STUDENTS and PARENTS/FAMILIES/GUESTS unless otherwise noted.

7:45 - 9:10 a.m. | Check-In and Light Continental Breakfast
Merrick Hall, Lobby

8:00 a.m. | Early Bird Campus Tour (Optional)
Arrive and check in by 7:45 a.m. Also offered at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Depart from outside Slocum Hall

9:15 a.m. | Welcome Session
Merrick Hall, Room 301


10:00 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions

• Ask Us Anything - Admissions Unfiltered: An open Q&A with admissions staff covering topics like applying, financial aid, essays, test-optional policies, and more. Merrick Hall, Room 301
• Campus Tour: Enjoy a tour of campus led by a current OWU student. Sign up during check-in. Depart from outside Slocum Hall
  
  

11:00 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions

• Student Panel: 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. Merrick Hall, Room 301
• Campus Tour: Enjoy a tour of campus led by a current OWU student. Sign up during check-in. Tours depart from outside Slocum Hall.
  
  

12:00 p.m. | "Day on the JAY" Lunch
Enjoy an OWU tradition of fun, festivities, and free food! 
Merrick Hall, Lawn

Additional Activities (optional)

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | OWU Bookstore Hours
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center (HWCC), Lower Level 

9:00 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. | Financial Aid Office Open
Slocum Hall, Room 302

7:30 p.m. | OWU Performing Arts Department Spring Dance Concert: Terpsicorps
Reserve your tickets now at owuperformingarts.ludus.com. Use discount code FUTUREBISHOP to get those tickets for FREE!
Chappelear Drama Center, Main Stage