Forward to Better

Internships

The OWU Career Connection Program helps students land internships that can lead to jobs, from the New York art world to Washington, D.C., to Silicon Valley.

Travel

Global travel is important to a college education today, and OWU offers many ways for you to immerse yourself in another culture, from a few days to a semester or more.

Research

Original research is great preparation for graduate school or medical school. OWU students work perform research with professors on campus - and receive OWU grants to conduct research around the world.

This is what a personalized college experience looks like

With Ohio Wesleyan University's program The OWU Connection, you will have the guidance, personal attention, and unique opportunities to help you turn your passions into a career and a life of purpose.

Ohio Wesleyan provides you:

  • A prestigious reputation. Ranked as one of the nation's top - and best-value - liberal arts universities, OWU is renowned for producing successful graduates, from entrepreneurs to Ph.D. scientists. U.S. News & World Reports 2021 rankings place OWU No. 1 in Ohio among liberal arts colleges for both "Best Value Schools" and "Top Performers on Social Mobility."
  • Great resources. OWU offers more majors than many larger universities, as well as internship, travel, and research opportunities you don't expect from a school with a student-to-faculty ratio of 10-1.
  • Rich student life. With 24 varsity sports teams and more than 100 clubs and activities, OWU students are uber-involved.

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Visit

Take a tour of a truly beautiful campus. Meet with us. Get a feel for OWU.

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Tips & Answers

Refresh Tips

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When you visit, go to the OWU Connection headquarters in historic Merrick Hall. Grab a coffee at the Merrick Cafe and meet a Merrick Mentor, students who will show you how The OWU Connection can help you meet your unique goals.

The OWU Connection

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Discover Columbus! America’s 14th-largest city, is less than 30 miles away, so it's easy to experience all the city has to offer, from pro sports and eclectic restaurants, to major concerts, art galleries, and shopping. Many students land impressive internships in C-Bus.

Visit OWU

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Be an entrepreneur! Now! Forbes magazine ranked OWU the No. 17 among "America's Most Entrepreneurial Colleges." Some students start their own business in our Entrepreneurial Center.

Entrepreneurship at OWU

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Bring your appetite. Dining at OWU is open 24/7. The food is made from scratch, and we have veggie, vegan, gluten-free, and options for all taste buds.

Housing & Dining

Deadlines

First-Year (U.S.) Students International Students Transfer Students

Deadlines for First-Year (U.S.) Students

Nov 15 Early Decision Application Deadline
Dec 1 Early Action Application Deadline
Dec 1 Priority FAFSA
Mar 1 Regular Decision Application Deadline
May 1 Enrollment Deposit Deadline

Deadlines for International Students

Nov 15 Early Decision Application Deadline
Dec 1 Early Action Application Deadline
Mar 1 Regular Decision Application Deadline

Deadlines for Transfer Students

Jan 7 Application Deadline for Spring Semester
Aug 1 Final Application Deadline for Fall Semester