Becoming A Bishop Checklist

Activation allows you to receive official OWU communications and provides access to necessary systems and portals to complete your checklist. Look for an account activation notice from webadmin@owu.edu within ~24-48 hours after paying your enrollment fee. You will be prompted to set up a secret question and answer and create a password. If you didn't receive the email, go to https://owu.edu/reset. You will enter your non-OWU email address, and it will send an activation/reset notice to you.

The OWU ID Card serves many functions on campus and off like building access, dining payments, library services, personal identification and more. Your photo is required before this card can be generated.

OWU is required to have official copies of your final high school transcripts and/or transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities. High school and college transcripts should be sent directly to the Office of Admissions (owuadmit@owu.edu). Most times, your school will automatically send these on your behalf. If not, you can reach out to the Office of Admission, and they can provide additional help.

This form is designed to help you understand the commitment you are making to pay your tuition and fees during your terms of enrollment at OWU. If you have questions, please visit the Office of Student Accounts for additional information, including staff contact information at the bottom of the page.

Each year, the Department of Education uses a process called Verification to ensure that the information you entered on your FAFSA is accurate. If you are selected for this process, you will receive an email from the Office of Financial Aid directing you to the Financial Aid portal (NetPartner) to complete all necessary steps and provide any missing items. Visit the Financial Aid Office's Important Forms Page for more information.

All new students will complete the New Student Registration Course online through Blackboard. As part of the course, you will be asked to complete the following: the Course Registration and Advising Guide, the Course Checklist, and any required Language or Math Placement Exam. You'll also watch the Self-Service Tutorial Video and complete the comprehension question in Blackboard. For the fall semester, this course is normally made available in early May.

To help you prepare for your first semester on campus, OWU will invite you to participate in an online New Student Orientation Course through Blackboard. This course will provide you with important information that will be critical to your successful start at OWU! In this course, you'll review key information about the campus and its programs and services. You'll also learn about the Camp Oh-Wooo tracks offered and indicate which Camp you're most interested in attending in August. For the fall semester, this course is normally made available in late May.

As part of your New Student Registration Course, you'll select a virtual meeting time with a Faculty Guide to register for classes for your first semester at OWU! For the fall semester, this process normally takes place in late June. Refer to the New Student Registration Course for more information about meeting with your faculty guide to schedule classes!

OWU is required to collect official medical history and immunization records from each student. As a new student, you will need to fill out both required forms on the Health Center web page, which will then be reviewed and verified by staff before your health requirements are considered complete. As part of this process, Health Center staff may also require additional information and steps based on the information provided.

Completing your student housing application by the checklist deadline ensures your selected housing options will be ready by the time you arrive on campus, eliminating the chance for any default assignments. 

After you register for classes, you can view your bill in Self-Service. The bill includes the balance due for your semester and tuition fees, and any room and board charges. OWU must receive full payment or confirmation you set up a payment plan by the listed fall semester due dates. For more information about how to pay your bill and other aspects related to your student account, visit the Office of Student Accounts website.

Students that file for a FAFSA must accept or decline the awarding of this federal loan before ANY of their financial aid can be posted to their account. You can check your financial aid status using the link below. New student award packaging is typically complete by April. Visit the Financial Aid Office's First-Year Student Information Page for more information.