Saturday, November 15

Sessions and activities are open to studeNTS and PARENTS/FAMILIES/GUESTS 

7:45 - 9:15 a.m. | Check-In and Light Continental Breakfast
Sloucm Hall, Admission Office


8:00 a.m. | Early Bird Campus Tour (Optional)
Arrive and check in by 7:45 a.m. Also offered at 11:20 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Tours will depart from outside of Sloucm Hall.

 

9:15 a.m. | Welcome Session
University Hall, Gray Chapel


10:00 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions

  • Ask Us Anything - Admissions Unfiltered (designed for parents/family): An open Q&A with admissions and financial aid staff covering topics like applying, financial aid, essays, test-optional policies, and more. University Hall, Gray Chapel
  • Classes without Quizzes (students only): No classes on Saturdays! But, we'd like you to see what a typical OWU class is like, so we've put together some we hope you'll enjoy. And we promise - no quizzes or tests! Here is a complete list of available mock classes.   
    Various locations

11:00 - 11:15 a.m. | Bishop Walk
Participate in a fun OWU tradition and cheer on our football team, cheerleaders and OWU Marching Bishops as they head to Selby Stadium.

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.
  • Athletics Panel: Curious about playing varsity sports in college? Join us to hear from a few OWU coaches and student-athletes about what it's really like to complete at the Division III level.  Please note - Not all sports will be represented; this session offers a general overview of varsity atheltics at OWU. R.W. Corns, Room 312
  • OWU Connection Panel: Discover how The OWU Connection - our signature program - empowers students to Think Big, Go Global, Do Good, and Get Real. Learn how students bring these experiences to life—with dedicated support from faculty and staff every step of the way. Merrick Hall, Room 301

12:30 - 1:30 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

12:15 - 2:00 p.m.| Tailgate Lunch
Enjoy complimentary lunch from food trucks.
Phillips Hall, Patio (inclement weather location: JAYwalk and Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, Food Courts)


1:00 p.m. | OWU Football Game vs. Oberlin
Stay to watch our Battling Bishops play at Selby Stadium. Complimentary tickets provided by the Office of Admission. Selby Stadium

Additional Activities (optional)

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.| OWU Bookstore Hours*
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center (HWCC), Lower Level 
* the bookstore will also be selling merchandise at the football game

2:00 p.m. | Fall Dance Concert: Orchesis 25/26
Chappelear Drama Center, Main Stage

8:00 p.m. | Fall Dance Concert: Orchesis 25/26
Chappelear Drama Center, Main Stage

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