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 Rock Jones, 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.
New Small Living Units (SLUs) at the west end of the JAYwalk lead students along Rowland Avenue to the rest of the residential campus.
Connect on Campus
Investment Club, Moot Court, Chinese Culture Club, OWU Faith & Justice, PRIDE, Veg Club, Young Republicans, Rowling's Army, Medieval & Renaissance Recreational Combat. Bishops are involved and active.
And every type of club, organization, or activity is here - or we're just waiting for you to create it.
Terpsicorps
Every spring semester, the student-run dance group Terpsicorps hold a series of performances choreographed by members.
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.
Culture Fest
Many cultural clubs come together for one night of international food, dance, music and more at Culture Fest.
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 38,000 and a thriving economy, Delaware was named one of Ohio’s healthiest cities.
Main Street Delaware
Take a quick walk down Sandusky Street to visit a variety of shops, including pizza, breweries, antiques, and plenty of cafés.
September 1
Ohio Wesleyan University Men's Cross Country at Kenyon Quad
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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September 1
Ohio Wesleyan University Women's Cross Country at Kenyon Quad
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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September 5
Ohio Wesleyan University Men's Cross Country vs OWU Invitational
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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September 5
Ohio Wesleyan University Women's Cross Country vs OWU Invitational
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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September 6
Ohio Wesleyan University Women's Soccer vs Washington & Jefferson
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
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June 8
COVID-19 Class: “Social Distance, Not Social Isolation: Staying Connected During COVID-19” panel discussion
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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June 10
COVID-19 Class: “Simple Practices for Stress Relief” lecture
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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June 15
COVID-19 Class: “Before and After: Advertising and Marketing in the Age of Coronavirus” lecture
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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June 17
COVID-19 Class: “International and Global Economic Aspects of COVID-19: Where Are We, and Where Do We Go?” lecture
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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June 22
COVID-19 Class: “Reframing the Future? Policy Change and Cultural Adaptation” panel discussion
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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June 24
COVID-19 Class: “When Will It Be Safe To Go Out Again? Challenges in Vaccine Development, and Why It May Be OK Without One” lecture
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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July 2
COVID-19 Class: “The Future is Ours: What Does Life Look Like After Coronavirus?” panel discussion
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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September 5
Ohio Wesleyan University Men's Cross Country vs OWU Invitational
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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September 5
Ohio Wesleyan University Women's Cross Country vs OWU Invitational
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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September 6
Ohio Wesleyan University Women's Soccer vs Washington & Jefferson
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
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June 10
Join us for a 'Chip Off the Silicon Block' book discussion
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
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The Best Day on Campus
Day on the JAY is so big, we do it twice.
SLUnity
The community of students living in Small Living Units (SLUs) hosts many formal activities, and they enjoy getting together informally.
Never dull
It can be hard to keep up with campus happenings. Food trucks? Zip-lining? A concert right outside your dorm room window?
Marching Band
No matter your major, you can join our new marching band program to perform at low cost and time commitment.
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.
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