Seniors (Class of 2025)

This is the final chapter of our undergraduate careers at Ohio Wesleyan University! For all of us, it has taken hard work, sacrifice, and dedication to reach this point. Please see the information below regarding some of the special events that will help to make our last year unforgettable.

All of the events and celebrations listed below are being supported by University Advancement and Student Engagement & Success.

All members of the Class of 2025 will have the opportunity to apply in the spring to be your class Commencement speaker. More details to come, but please email classof2025@owu.edu with any questions. 

Senior Events For The Year*: 

• Programs through Career Connection
• August 21, 2024
  • Senior Welcome-Back reception and champagne toast 
    • 6:00 p.m. on the Hickson Patio outside of Bradford Milligan Hall. Please bring your ID.
• October 4 & 5, 2024
  • Homecoming events
• October 21, 2024
  • Resume Power Hour with Career Connection
    • 12:00-1:00 p.m. in Slocum 207
  • Real Life 101 Program Info Session #1
    • 4:00-4:45 p.m. in Slocum 201
• October 22, 2024
  • Real Life 101 Program Info Session #2
    • 12:00-12:45 p.m. in HWCC 304
  • Demystifying the Grad/Professional School Path with Career Connection
    • 6:45-7:45 p.m. in a virtual session
• October 23, 2024
  • Gap Year Fair
    • 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium
  • Maloney Novotny Career Trek 
    • 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the DEC
  • Real Life 101 Program Info Session #3
    • 8:30-9:15 p.m. in a virtual session
• October 24, 2024
  • Speed Mock Interview Event with Career Connection
    • 6:00-7:45 p.m. in HWCC Benes Rooms
• December 2, 2024
  
  • A Cup-Full of Gratitude - Free Hot Chocolate
    • 8:00-10:00 a.m. outside of the Mowry Alumni Center
  • Annual Hudler Tree Lighting
    • 6:00 p.m. on the Sturges lawn
• January 2025 
  • Weekly electronic newsletters to seniors who have applied to graduate in 2025
• January 15, 2025
  • Spring Semester Kickoff - vote on senior class t-shirt design
    • Details to come!
• January 30, 2025
  • ***100 Days Until Commencement***
  • Real Life 101 Kickoff Event
    • 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the HWCC Benes Rooms
• February 3-7, 2025
  • Student Philanthropy Tabling
    • 12:00-1:00 p.m. in HWCC Atrium
• February 19 & 20, 2025
  
  • We Are OWU Tabling
    • 12:00-1:00 p.m. in HWCC Atrium 
• February 24, 2025
  • ***75 Days Until Commencement***
  • Pick up senior t-shirts
    • Details to come!
• February 27, 2025
  • Spring 2024 OWU Connection Conference
    • Campus-wide opportunities - check link above for details
  • Career & Summer Internship Fair
• March 21, 2025
  • ***50 Days Until Commencement*** 
• March 2025
  • Senior Night
  • Graduating Class Trustee Info Session
• April 2025
  • Alumni Board of Directors Position Info Session
  • Opening reception for the Fine Art senior art exhibition, Ross Art Museum
  • President's Ball on the JAYwalk. (Rain location is in the Benes Rooms.)
• April 10, 2025
  • Almost Alumni Event with the Alumni Board
    • Details to come! 
• April 15, 2025
  
  • ***25 days until Commencement***
  • Countdown to Commencement 
    
    • This mandatory event is your graduation checklist to make sure you are prepared to leave OWU. Come and go as your schedule allows.
• May 8, 2025
  • Commencement Rehearsal, (Mandatory for seniors walking at Commencement)
    • Graduate check-in 3:30 p.m. at Branch Rickey Arena
    • Class Photo
  • Final Lap and senior party, immediately following Commencement Rehearsal
    
    • Pick up your senior T-shirt
    • Food, drinks, and more!
• May 9, 2025
  • Phi Beta Kappa Ceremony at Gray Chapel
  • Phi Beta Kappa Luncheon at the Benes Rooms
  • Baccalaurate
• May 10, 2025 
  • Senior/Family Brunch Open House (Sponsored by the President's Office)
    
    • Graduating Seniors, Bring Your Family and Enjoy Brunch! Please stop by for a brunch open house honoring the Class of 2025 and their families on Commencement morning. Details to come!
  • Graduate line-up, noon (12 p.m.)
  • Commencement Ceremony on the Rock Quad (Gordon Field House if inclement weather), 1 p.m.
  • Department Receptions

*All events are subject to change. Please watch your email, social media, OWU Daily, and this page for event information

Stay tuned for additional information about exclusive Class of 2025 gear from the OWU Bookstore and the opportunity to select your class speaker for Commencement.

Senior Class Gift - An OWU Tradition

With your senior class gift, you can support an area that's meaningful to you (scholarships, your major, athletics teams, etc.) and continue the legacy of senior class philanthropy. Make your gift of $20.25 to receive a senior donor cord for Commencement. 

You can make your gift securely online here. Or, mail a check to: Ohio Wesleyan University, University Advancement, 61 S. Sandusky St. Delaware, OH 43015.

Stay Connected

 Follow the OWU Class of 2025 Instagram for updates, information, and other fun content!

Watch for email updates from classof2025@owu.edu

Visit OWU Career Connection to revise your resume/CV, develop an exceptional cover letter and/or personal statement, and explore career options, skills, & values.