Residential Life & Dining Services
First Year Student Housing Application - Fall 2026
Students starting their first year in college should apply for housing here!
Apply Here!
Important Dates
Mark these important dates on your calendar for housing selection, move-in / move-out, dining, and more.
Res Life & Dining Calendar
Order a Birthday Cake for a Student
Did you know you can order a birthday cake for a student here at OWU?
Order a Cake Here
Maintenance Request
Need to report an issue with your living space? Use this form to submit your request.
Submit a Maintenance Request
Mission
The mission of Residential Life & Dining Services is to provide safe, clean living environments and healthy, high quality food centered on the needs of our students. As a fully residential liberal arts university, we aspire to foster progressive learning and growth toward independence. Through our intentional living and dining environments, we seek to cultivate inclusive spaces where all students can achieve their educational goals and feel they belong.
Vision
We strive to make the residential and dining experiences transformative and a critical part of the learning that takes place at Ohio Wesleyan University.
Values
Care and Support | Equity | Service Excellence | Collaboration | Transparency | Sustainability
Housing Options
Ohio Wesleyan has a variety of housing options including traditional residence halls, University-owned apartments, and fraternity houses (sororities are non-residential), as well as our unique Small Living Units and theme communities.
Campus, Served
From late-night bites to Starbucks runs, enjoy convenient, high-quality dining options designed for every taste, schedule, and dietary need. Locations stretch across OWU's campus in both residential and academic spaces.
The Marketplace
Unlimited access to eat with friends inside Hamilton-Williams Campus Center.
The Bishop Café & Grille
Artisan eats & Starbucks on the lower level of Ham-Wil (order ahead to skip the line!)
Smith Dining
Convenient residential dining hall featuring small-batch, made-to-order choices.
Merrick Café
Refuel with Starbucks & grab a quick breakfast, lunch, or snack between classes.
The Bishop Market
Snacks, drinks, fresh produce, & meal kits—conveniently located in Bradford Milligan Hall.
The Science Center Café
Sandwiches, wraps, & salads served fresh in the Schimmel/Conrades Science Center.
Thriving on Campus
The mission of Residential Life is to provide safe, clean living environments centered on the needs of our students. We aspire to foster progressive learning and growth towards independence. Above all, we strive to cultivate inclusive spaces where all students belong, have fun...and THRIVE.
Open Mic Night
Late Night Breakfast
Canvas Painting
Casually Cooking with AVI
Services & Amenities
The benefits add up when you live on OWU's campus. From basics like wifi, furniture, FREE laundry, and community kitchens to services like late-night residential support, fitness centers, and storage...our goal is to make campus living safe, easy, and enjoyable.
Community Kitchens
Most residence halls, apartments, houses, and SLUs offer updated community kitchen spaces!
Laundry is FREE
Free laundry facilities are available in all residence halls, houses, SLUs, & apartments!
Summer & Break Housing
We offer limited break and summer housing opportunities. You can explore break and summer housing here.
Summer Housing
February 4
Ohio Wesleyan University Women's Basketball vs John Carroll
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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February 4
Ohio Wesleyan University Men's Basketball vs John Carroll
8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
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February 7
Ohio Wesleyan University Wrestling at John Summa Invitational
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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February 7
Ohio Wesleyan University Women's Basketball vs Wittenberg
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
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February 11
Ohio Wesleyan University Women's Swimming & Diving at NCAC Championships
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CONTACT INFO
Location
Residential Life & Dining Services
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center 213
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH 43015
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center 213
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH 43015
Other Contact Information
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - Noon and 1-5 p.m.
Mailing Address:
Residential Life and Dining Services
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center 225
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH 43015
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - Noon and 1-5 p.m.
Mailing Address:
Residential Life and Dining Services
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center 225
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH 43015