Seniors (Class of 2027)

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.

All of the events and celebrations listed below are being supported by Advancement and Strategic Ventures. For more information on Commencement, please visit owu.edu/commencement.

Senior Events For The Year*: 

• August 26, 2026
  • First day of classes photo stop 📷
    • 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. outside of the Mowry Alumni Center
  • Senior Welcome-Back reception and champagne toast 🥂
    • 6:00 p.m. on the Hickson Patio outside of Bradford Milligan Hall. Please bring your ID.
• September 24, 2026
  
  • OWU Connection Conference 🧑🏻‍🏫
    • 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. across campus
• October 2-3, 2026
  • Homecoming and Family Weekend
    • Join the Bishop family for fun events like Pints with Profs, the football and soccer tailgates, and more!
• October 2026
  • Real Life 101 Program Info Sessions
    • Details to come!
• November 30, 2026
  
  • A Cup-Full of Gratitude - Free Hot Chocolate ☕
    • 8:00-10:00 a.m. outside of the Mowry Alumni Center
  • Annual Hudler Tree Lighting 🎄
    • 6:30 p.m. on the Sturges lawn
• January 2027
  • Weekly electronic newsletters to seniors who have applied to graduate in 2027 ✉️
  • Spring Semester Kickoff 🌱
    • More details to come!
• January 28, 2027
  • ***100 Days Until Commencement***
• February 2027
  • Student Philanthropy Tabling 💗
    • 12-1:00 p.m. in the HWCC lobby
    • Stop by to learn about We Are OWU and how you can make an impact on campus through your senior class gift.
• February 17 & 18, 2027
  
  • We Are OWU Tabling ❤️🖤
    • 12:00-1:00 p.m. in HWCC Atrium 
    • Come be part of the fun during our annual day of giving. Win swag and name a campus squirrel 🐿️ Yes, really!
• February 22, 2027
  • ***75 Days Until Commencement***
• February 25, 2027
  • Spring 2027 OWU Connection Conference 🔗
    • Campus-wide opportunities - check link above for details
  • Career & Summer Internship Fair 💼
• March 2027
  • Application opens for all graduating seniors to apply to be the student Commencement speaker 🧑🏼‍🎓
  • Application opens for Alumni Board of Directors - Graduating Class Director position for the Class of 2027 📣
  • Application opens for Board of Trustees - Graduating Class Trustee position for the Class of 2027👏
• March 19, 2027
  • ***50 Days Until Commencement*** 
• April 13, 2027
  • ***25 Days Until Commencement***
  • Announcement of Commencement Speakers, Graduating Class Director, and Graduating Class Trustee  📢
    • 5:30 p.m. on the Hickson Patio of the Bradford Milligan Senior Apartments
    • Come for the announcements, stay for the appetizers and champagne toast to the Class of 2027.
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• April 17, 2027
  • Opening reception for the Fine Art senior art exhibition, Ross Art Museum 🖼️
    • 5 - 7:00 p.m. in the Richard M. Ross Art Museum
• April 2027
  • Countdown to Commencement ☑️
    • 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. in Merrick Hall 301
    • This mandatory event is your graduation checklist to make sure you are prepared to leave OWU. Come and go as your schedule allows.
  • Flock the Mowry Lawn 🦩
    • One flamingo will be added to the Mowry Alumni Center lawn to represent every classmate who makes a Senior Class Gift this year
    • Make your gift to a designation of your choice here
  • President's Ball 💃
    • 8 - 9:00 p.m. Senior Cocktail hour in the Benes Rooms
    • 9 - 11:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk (Benes Rooms is rain location)
• May 6, 2027
  • 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 🎉
    
    • Food, drinks, and more!
• May 7, 2027
  • Phi Beta Kappa Ceremony at Gray Chapel
  • Phi Beta Kappa Luncheon at the Benes Rooms
  • Baccalaurate 🙏
    • 7:00 p.m. in Gray Chapel
• May 8, 2027
  • Senior/Family Brunch Open House (Sponsored by the President's Office) 🥞
    • 9 - 11:00 a.m. in the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center (Benes Rooms)
    • Graduating Seniors, Bring Your Family and Enjoy Brunch!
      Please stop by for a brunch open house honoring the Class of 2027 and their families on Commencement morning, May 9, between 9-11 a.m. in the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center (Benes Rooms), 40 Rowland Avenue.
  • Graduate line-up 👨‍🎓👩🏽‍🎓
    • 11:30 a.m. on the Labyrinth-Sulphur Spring walkway behind Phillips Hall (if indoors, in Branch Rickey Arena). 
  • Commencement Ceremony📜
    • 1:00 p.m. on the Rock Quad (Gordon Field House if inclement weather)
  • Department Receptions 🎈
    • Details to come!

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

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 $20.27 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 our social media pages! Fun content relevant to your senior year and beyond.

• OWU Alumni Instagram 
• Ohio Wesleyan University Alumni, Family & Friends on LinkedIn
• Ohio Wesleyan University Alumni Group on LinkedIn 
• Missing the weekly Seniors@OWU emails? Catch up here and see "All Posts" for important posts. Then, check with the Registrar's Office to make sure you have officially registered to graduate. 

 Watch for email updates from classof2027@owu.edu and follow the Class of 2027 Instagram page.

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