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.
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, OWU Rhythms, 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.
A Cappella
All of OWU's a cappella groups rehearse hard for the annual A Cappellooza.
Terpsicorps
Every spring semester, the student-run dance group Terpsicorps hold a series of performances choreographed by members.
Culture Fest
Many cultural clubs come together for one night of international 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.
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 39,000 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.
May 26
Ohio Wesleyan University Women's Track & Field vs NCAA Division III championship
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May 26
Ohio Wesleyan University Men's Track & Field vs NCAA Division III championship
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May 27
Ohio Wesleyan University Men's Track & Field vs NCAA Division III championship
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May 27
Ohio Wesleyan University Women's Track & Field vs NCAA Division III championship
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May 28
Ohio Wesleyan University Women's Track & Field vs NCAA Division III championship
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May 28
Ohio Wesleyan University Men's Track & Field vs NCAA Division III championship
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September 1
Ohio Wesleyan University Men's Cross Country at Wooster Invitational
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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September 1
Ohio Wesleyan University Women's Cross Country at Wooster Invitational
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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September 10
Ohio Wesleyan University Football at Illinois Wesleyan
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
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September 16
Ohio Wesleyan University Men's Cross Country at All-Ohio championship
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
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September 16
Ohio Wesleyan University Women's Cross Country at All-Ohio championship
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
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June 9
New Vistas in Astronomy Lecture: 'The Sun With Atomic Physics'
8 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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September 30
Ohio Wesleyan University Men's Cross Country vs OWU Invitational
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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September 30
Ohio Wesleyan University Women's Cross Country vs OWU Invitational
6:45 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.
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October 8
Ohio Wesleyan University Football vs Denison - Homecoming
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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October 13
New Vistas in Astronomy Lecture: 'A Walk Through the Lyman Alpha Forest'
8 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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October 22
Ohio Wesleyan University Football vs DePauw - Faculty Recognition Day
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
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November 12
Ohio Wesleyan University Football vs Hiram - Senior Recognition Day
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
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It can be hard to keep up with campus happenings. Food trucks? Zip-lining? A concert right outside your dorm room window?
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.
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.
Marching Band
No matter your major, you can join our new marching band program to perform at low cost and time commitment.
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