Housing Options

Immersion and Engagement

A lot of what you learn in college happens outside the classroom. Because we believe valuable life lessons come from living in a community, we're a residential campus.

Whether you choose to live in a residence hall, a small living unit (SLU), a house, or pledge a fraternity (sororities are non-residential), you'll meet new friends and gain an appreciation for other cultures.

You'll also begin to make the decisions that accompany living away from home. If you need help, Residential Life's professional staff and student assistants will work with you to solve problems, deal with personal issues, and refer you to additional assistance if necessary.

As a residential campus, students make Ohio Wesleyan their home for all four years of their education.

We believe that what makes an Ohio Wesleyan education distinct is the immersion and engagement in a residential community where leadership skills are honed, lasting friendships are made, and life lessons are learned – all complementing academic and classroom experiences.

We hope that no matter where you live at OWU, you will find a community you are happy to call home.

Residence Halls

With OWU's emphasis on residential life, you'll quickly feel "at home" here. Scheduled dorm and campus activities will bring you into frequent contact with fellow students, faculty and staff -- making connections that can last a lifetime.

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Smith Hall

Named in honor of Ohio Wesleyan's 11th president, Elden T. Smith '32, Smith Hall's two wings will house first-year students upon completion of Smith East in Fall 2021. Smith Hall is a five-story residence housing 159 students in Smith West and 239 students in Smith East.

Stuyvesant Hall

Stuyvesant features three wings built around a courtyard, a bell tower, and a "smoking lounge" from the 1920's (now a performance space known as the Milligan Hub, since all Ohio Wesleyan residence halls are smoke-free). Coed by suite, Stuy accommodates 237 men and women, sophomores through seniors.

Hayes Hall

Hayes Hall is OWU's only single-gender residence hall, providing living space for 196 women. This residence hall is named in memory of Lucy Webb Hayes, the University's first female student and later the wife of Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th President of the United States.

Welch Hall

Named in honor of Herbert Welch, who served as Ohio Wesleyan's President from 1905-1916, Welch Hall is a Living-Learning Community for Honors students.

Thomson Hall

Named for Bishop Edward Thomson, the first President of Ohio Wesleyan, Thomson Hall houses 106 men and women.

Small Living Units

OWU's Small Living Units, or "SLUs," bring together students with shared interests. Residents share responsibilities for the house, plan things like service projects, campus speakers, and more.

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Sexuality and Gender Equality House (SAGE)

The Sexuality and Gender Equality House (SAGE) believes that people have different experiences based on their age, race, class, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, ethnicity, etc.

LA CASA

Founded in 2019, LA CASA's goal is to bring together the students who come from different Latin American countries to promote inclusivity within the OWU community and to encourage each other personally, culturally, socially, and academically.

Service, Engagement, and Leadership (SEAL) House

The mission of Service, Engagement, and Leadership (SEAL) is to equip and encourage those passionate about service to mobilize and lead the OWU community to service for the transformation of both self and community.

Citizens Of The World House (CoW)

Founded in 2009, the Citizens of the World House creates a inclusive community where students from diverse backgrounds can share experiences, promote inclusiveness, and learn about the world around them.

Creative Arts House

The Creative Arts House is a Small Living Unit (currently located on a floor of Smith Hall) that encourages the exploration and intersection Art, Citizenship, and Individuality.

Interfaith House

The Interfaith House is a Small Living Unit composed of diverse, dedicated and exceedingly curious individuals dedicated to promoting religious acceptance on the Ohio Wesleyan campus.

Tree House

The Tree House strives to be an inclusive community whose members seek to live more sustainably and encourage others to do the same;

House of Linguistic Diversity (HOLD)

The House of Linguistic Diversity (HOLD) is a community of students who promote cultural diversity through language, encourage language learning among the Ohio Wesleyan and Delaware communities, and provide a safe space for multicultural people to share their diverse experiences.

Houses

You won't find the option of living in a themed house on very many college campuses. Ohio Wesleyan University offers this unusual opportunity to upper-level students who demonstrate a willingness to explore a special interest surrounded by students who share a similar academic or cultural "passion."

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Butler A. Jones House of Black Culture

The Butler A. Jones House of Black Culture is a residence that houses 10 students and serves as an important campus resource.

Gillespie Honors House

The Gillespie Honors House is a vibrant living and learning community with rooms for 27 honors students.

Panhellenic House

Ohio Wesleyan's Panhellenic House is the only known dwelling in the United States purposely created to provide women from multiple sororities with a collaborative Greek living and learning environment.

Bigelow-Reed House

The house, located at 23 Williams Drive, combines learning and living for students interested in the business world.

Apartments

As students prepare for life after college, our apartments offer them the opportunity to learn to live more independently in their senior year.  

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Bradford Milligan Hall

Bradford Milligan Hall is our newest apartment community for students in their senior year.

Bradford Milligan Hall

Bradford Milligan Hall is our newest apartment community for students in their senior year.

Contact Info

Location

Office of Residential Life
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center 213
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH 43015
P 740-368-3175
F 740-368-3174
E reslife@owu.edu

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