Congratulations, 2026 Graduates!

Congratulations, OWU Class of 2026! Commencement Information

Application

Why Should You Consider Applying?

President’s Club has been a source of Ohio Wesleyan pride for over 30 years. Members of the President’s Club serve the University and President Rock Jones at important functions, help welcome university guests, and host the annual President’s Ball. The benefits include leadership development opportunities, occasions to network, and membership is seen as a great honor by the OWU community.

Our Mission

The President's Club is a prestigious organization of students who engage with university professionals and have the opportunity to regularly work with the President in support of university activities. The members hail from a collection of diverse personal and academic backgrounds. The organization values a strong sense of morality, a well rounded outlook, and strives to provide engaging leadership opportunities for students with leadership potential.

Qualifications for President’s Club Membership

Academics – high academic achievement including a recommended GPA of 3.0; distinguished and notable classroom performance
Involvement – immersed in the life of the University; active participation in numerous facets of Ohio Wesleyan University
Leadership – has shown a notable record of leadership experiences that suggest interpersonal skills
Service – good stewardship; embraces service as a way of life
Character/Integrity – serves as a role model and personifies liberal arts ideals

Responsibilities of President’s Club Members

To serve the University at various functions sponsored by the President’s Office.
To be involved in activities that support and advance the mission of the University.
To serve at the discretion of the President.
Maintain high academic standards and level of involvement necessary for selection.
Meet the requirements for a member in good standing.

Application Form

Note: All fields are required unless otherwise noted.

* = required field

Your General Information

Name *

First

Last

HWCC Box Number *

Email Address *

OWU ID Number *

Class Year *

Phone Number *

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(Off-campus applicants are eligible to serve in President’s Club, however this will be taken into consideration during the selection process)

Will you be off campus during the 2020-2021 school year? *

Yes

If yes, which semester(s)?

Fall

Spring

Please list your extracurricular involvement(s) and academic achievement(s):

Extracurriculars/Academics *

Short Answers

Please respond to each question in 250 words or less.

1. Describe one experience when you helped or contributed to a club, team, or organization’s success.

Contribution *

2. What sets you apart from other President’s Club candidates?

What Sets You Apart? *

3. Imagine you receive a letter from an anonymous alumni who wishes to donate $500,000 to Ohio Wesleyan University. They graduated many years ago and are unfamiliar with what part of the University could use the money most. Where do you suggest they direct the gift and why?

$500,000 Gift *

Resume

Please upload a recent resume in PDF format.

Resume Document *

Faculty/Staff Recommendation

Please provide the name and email address of an OWU faculty or staff member you’d like to serve as your reference. It is assumed you will speak with this faculty or staff member and make him or her aware of your desire to be a part of the club. After we receive your application, a member of the President’s Club Membership Committee will reach out to your reference of choice with a recommendation form for them to complete.

Faculty/Staff Recommendation Name *

First

Last

Faculty/Staff Recommendation Email Address *

Academic Transcript and Conduct Records

I grant the selection committee permission to check my academic transcript and conduct records prior to selection. *

Yes

If Accepted...

If offered membership, please indicate how you would like your name to appear on the official President’s Club nametag. Also, please provide your T-shirt size.

First Name *

Middle Name (if desired)

Last Name *

OWU Graduation Year *

T-Shirt Size *

Additional Information

Applications are due Friday, March 6, 2020 by 5 p.m.

Qualified applicants will be notified if they receive an interview by Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Upon interview, you will be notified of acceptance into President’s Club by Monday, March 30, 2020, and will be recognized at the President's Club spring dinner at the Pritchard House.

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