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 BeeghlyLibrary 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 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.
January 28
WOW Speaker Series: Importance & Power of Language: Explore how women can up their verbal game, stop apologizing, and be more confident
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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January 28
WOW Speaker Series: Importance & Power of Language: Explore how women can up their verbal game, stop apologizing, and be more confident
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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February 10
2020-2021 Sagan National Colloquium: Robert Lloyd, D.B.A.
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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February 16
2020-2021 Sagan National Colloquium: Ted Steinberg, Ph.D.
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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February 18
2020-2021 Sagan National Colloquium: Alex Edmans, Ph.D.
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
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March 18
2020-2021 Sagan National Colloquium: Jennifer Delton, Ph.D.
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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March 22
2020-2021 Sagan National Colloquium: Courtney McCluney, Ph.D.
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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March 25
2020-2021 Sagan National Colloquium: Miroslav Volf, D.Theol.
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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March 29
2020-2021 Sagan National Colloquium: Panel of Women Entrepreneurs
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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January 28
WOW Speaker Series: Importance & Power of Language: Explore how women can up their verbal game, stop apologizing, and be more confident
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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February 10
2020-2021 Sagan National Colloquium: Robert Lloyd, D.B.A.
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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February 16
2020-2021 Sagan National Colloquium: Ted Steinberg, Ph.D.
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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February 18
2020-2021 Sagan National Colloquium: Alex Edmans, Ph.D.
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
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March 18
2020-2021 Sagan National Colloquium: Jennifer Delton, Ph.D.
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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March 22
2020-2021 Sagan National Colloquium: Courtney McCluney, Ph.D.
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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January 28
WOW Speaker Series: Importance & Power of Language: Explore how women can up their verbal game, stop apologizing, and be more confident
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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February 10
Widen Your Lens: Why MBAs Need Melville and Startups Need Shelley with Dr. Robert Lloyd
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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February 16
Business and the American Landscape with Dr. Ted Steinberg
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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February 18
Purpose, Profit, and the Responsibility of Business with Dr. Alex Edmans
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
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March 2
Artificial Intelligence in Marketing: Current Practice and Ethical Considerations with Jim Sterne
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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March 18
Racial Integration in Corporate America with Dr. Jennifer Delton
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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April 7
Nature-Inspired Innovation: How Biomimicry Can Lead to Radical Business and Sustainability Advancements with Jared Yarnall-Schane
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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April 22
Billy Vickers: Building One of the Largest Black-Owned Businesses in the Nation
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
More InformationThe 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