Seniors (Class of 2025)

This is the final chapter of our undergraduate careers at Ohio Wesleyan University! For all of us, it has taken hard work, sacrifice, and dedication to reach this point. Please see the information below regarding some of the special events that will help to make our last year unforgettable.

You may know that, in previous years, seniors have paid dues in order to participate in senior activities. This year, students WILL NOT have to pay dues. All of the events and celebrations listed below are being supported by University Advancement and Student Engagement & Success Office. 

Senior Events For The Year*: 

• Programs through Career Connection
• August 21, 2024
  • Senior Welcome-Back reception and champagne toast 
    • 6:00 p.m. on the Hickson Patio outside of Bradford Milligan Hall. Please bring your ID.
• October 4 & 5, 2024
  • Homecoming events
• January 2025
  • Cheers to the New Year senior gathering 
  • 100 Day Countdown to Graduation
• February 27, 2025
  • Spring 2024 OWU Connection Conference
    • Campus-wide opportunities - check link above for details
  • Career & Summer Internship Fair
• March 2025
  • Senior Night
  • 50 Days until Commencement
  • Graduating Class Trustee Info Session
• April 2025
  •  Alumni Board of Directors Position Info Session
• April 2025
  • Engagement opportunity with class and young alumni in Central Ohio. More details to come!
• April 2025
  • Opening reception for the Fine Art senior art exhibition, Ross Art Museum
  • Countdown to Commencement 
    
    • This mandatory event is your graduation checklist to make sure you are prepared to leave OWU. Come and go as your schedule allows. 
    • President's Ball on the JAYwalk. (Rain location is in the Benes Rooms.)
• May 2025
  • Commencement Rehearsal, (Mandatory for seniors walking at Commencement)
    • Graduate check-in 3:30 p.m. at Branch Rickey Arena
    • Class Photo
  • Final Lap and senior party, immediately following Commencement Rehearsal
    
    • Pick up your senior T-shirt
    • Food, drinks, and more!
• May 2025
  • Phi Beta Kappa Ceremony
  • Phi Beta Kappa Luncheon
  • Baccalaurate 
• May 10, 2025
  • Senior/Family Brunch Open House (Sponsored by the President's Office)
    
    • Graduating Seniors, Bring Your Family and Enjoy Brunch! Please stop by for a brunch open house honoring the Class of 2025 and their families on Commencement morning. Details to come!
  • Graduate line-up, noon (12 p.m.)
  • Commencement Ceremony on the Rock Quad (Gordon Field House if inclement weather), 1 p.m.
  • Department Receptions

*All events are subject to change. Please watch your email, social media, OWU Daily, and this page for event information

Stay tuned for additional information about exclusive Class of 2025 gear from the OWU Bookstore and the opportunity to select your class speaker for Commencement.

Senior Class Gift - An OWU Tradition

With your senior class gift, you can support an area that's meaningful to you (scholarships, your major, athletics teams, etc.) and continue the legacy of senior class philanthropy. Make your gift of $20.25 to receive a senior donor cord for Commencement. 

You can make your gift securely online here. Or, mail a check to: Ohio Wesleyan University, University Advancement, 61 S. Sandusky St. Delaware, OH 43015.

Stay Connected

 Follow the OWU Class of 2025 Instagram for updates, information, and other fun content!

Watch for email updates from classof2025@owu.edu

Visit OWU Career Connection to revise your resume/CV, develop an exceptional cover letter and/or personal statement, and explore career options, skills, & values.