Student Life
Go Greek
OWU's diverse fraternities and sororities focus on fellowship, scholarship, philanthropy, and service.
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Run! Play!
About 75% of OWU students play recreational, club, or varsity sports.
Fitness & Recreation
Culture
With several different cultural clubs, colors fly at their annual celebrations bringing the globe to campus.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Go Bishops!
OWU fields 24 varsity teams, and about one-third of students play a varsity sport.
AthleticsAt OWU, we want you to satisfy every curiosity and explore every opportunity—classes, clubs, the arts, sports, and service. This is a fully residential campus, and the OWU experience goes 24/7. Something's always happening at Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, and our residence halls, Greek houses, and SLUs are alive with activity.
The JAYwalk
Life on campus starts around the fountain on the JAYwalk. That's our "town square," between Beeghly Library and Ham-Wil Campus Center. You'll see virtually everyone here at some point in the day. And be sure to say "hi" to President Matt vandenBerg, and introduce yourself when you see him there at lunch or an event.
The JAYwalk connects OWU's academic core with the residential west side of campus. And twice a year, it's where we all come together for Day on the JAY celebrations—the most popular days of the year at OWU.
Small Living Units (SLUs) at the west end of the JAYwalk lead students along Rowland Avenue to the rest of the residential campus, including the new senior apartments in Bradford Milligan Hall and newly-renovated Smith Hall for first-year students.
Connect on Campus
Esports, Investment Club, Anime Club, Black Student Union, OWU Faith & Justice, Rock Climbing Club, Wesleyan Council on Student Affairs, Cheerleading and more! Bishops are involved and active.
Every type of club, organization, or activity is here – or we're just waiting for you to create it.
Culture Fest
Cultural clubs unite for a night of food, dance, music, and more at Culture Fest.
Rugby
The men's and women's rugby teams are two of OWU's popular club sports.
A Cappella
All of OWU's a cappella groups rehearse hard for the annual A Cappellooza.
Terpsicorps
Each spring, student-run Terpsicorps performs original dances choreographed by members.
Downtown Destination
Historic Downtown Delaware is a 5-minute walk from campus. Students regularly head down the hill to coffee shops, a variety of restaurants, shopping, the classic Strand Theatre, Whit's Frozen Custard, and events like First Friday and Farmers' Market Saturdays.
With a population of 41,000 and a thriving economy, Delaware was named one of Ohio's healthiest cities.
Main Street Delaware
Take a walk down Sandusky Street to visit shops, pizza, breweries, antiques, and cafés.
November 16
Senior & Junior Recitals: Holly Robinson '26 and Ryleigh Jones '27
3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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November 18
Ross Art Museum: Art and the Environment Talk Series - Carolina Barbosa
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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January 15
Ross Art Museum: Suda House "Saving Grace" Exhibition Opening Reception
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
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November 15
Ohio Wesleyan University Men's Cross Country at NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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November 15
Ohio Wesleyan University Women's Cross Country at NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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November 15
Ohio Wesleyan University Men's Swimming & Diving at Wittenberg
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
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November 15
Ohio Wesleyan University Women's Swimming & Diving at Wittenberg
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
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November 16
Ohio Wesleyan University Wrestling at Albion Invitational
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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November 19
Ohio Wesleyan University Men's Basketball at Ohio Northern
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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November 20
Ohio Wesleyan University Men's Basketball at Wright State (Exh.)
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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November 22
Ohio Wesleyan University Women's Swimming & Diving vs Corbiere/Merion Invite
12:01 a.m. – 11:59 p.m.
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November 16
Senior & Junior Recitals: Holly Robinson '26 and Ryleigh Jones '27
3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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November 18
Ross Art Museum: Art and the Environment Talk Series - Carolina Barbosa
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
More Information
November 16
Senior & Junior Recitals: Holly Robinson '26 and Ryleigh Jones '27
3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
More Information
November 18
Ross Art Museum: Art and the Environment Talk Series - Carolina Barbosa
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Marching Band
No matter your major, you can continue exploring your passion for music by joining our marching band program!
SLUnity
Small Living Units (SLUs) are community-themed houses that host formal activities for students, such as game nights or social outings, while still enjoying informal activities.
No prob-llama
Worried about not finding the club for you? With over 100 to choose from, we hope you're up for some hard decisions.
The Best Day on Campus
Day on the JAY is so big, we do it twice.
Always Exciting
It can be challenging to keep up with campus happenings—food trucks, petting zoos, and even concerts on the JayWalk!
Department of Student Engagement and Success Contact Info
Location
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center 230
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH 43015
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH 43015