Orientation Programs

Welcome!

We're so excited you're coming to Ohio Wesleyan! We're here to support you through the transition from high school to college. Our programs- Virtual Summer Orientation, Move-In Day, and Camp Oh-Wooo —will prepare you for your next four years. 

  • Virtual Summer Orientation 
    • Toward the beginning of June, students will receive more information about completing the required virtual summer orientation course. The virtual orientation will be asynchronous, but will need to be completed by July 1.
    • All students will be sent their fall schedule via email later this summer towards the beginning of July. You will have an opportunity to schedule a virtual appointment with an OWU faculty/staff member to discuss your schedule once you receive it. 
  • Camp Oh-Wooo continues your orientation experience after you move-in. 
    • Move-in Day is Thursday, August 14, 2025. Camp Oh-Wooo will be from Friday-Sunday August 15-17. Classes begin Wednesday, August 20.
    • Camp Oh-Wooo is designed to: 
      • Ease the transition to college and welcome you to campus
      •  Introduce you to Ohio Wesleyan's traditions and expectations
      •  Help you feel a part of the community right away 
      •  Prepare you for the academic rigor of Ohio Wesleyan by providing you with tools and resources to be successful in your classes from day one!  
    • The three camp tracks are:
      • Challenge, Wilderness, and Service.
      • A form to select your camp preference is included in the new student summer orientation course. In late July you will be sent your specific camp and details about your camp. 
        • Fall NCAA sanctioned athletes (cross-country, field hockey, football, soccer, volleyball) WILL NOT participate in a Camp Oh-Wooo track  due to their fall pre-season schedules and since those sports have their own welcome programs. All new students, to include athletes will have mandatory new student programming to attend on Monday, August 18, and Tuesday, August 19. 

Department Contact Info

Location

Hamilton Williams Campus Center
P ​ 740-368-3943
E newatowu@owu.edu