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.

Convocation 2021: The first official gathering of the Class of 2025.

APPLY FOR Student Commencement Speaker

Click HERE to submit your application March 3 through March 19.This is open to all graduating seniors.

Following the deadline, all applications will be screened, and voting will open for all candidates who
qualify. The voting will take place online, you can only vote once, and the essays will be shared without a name attached to them.

**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
  - 6:30 p.m. on the Sturges lawn
January 2025
- Weekly electronic newsletters to seniors who have applied to graduate in 2025
January 15, 2025
- FREE 2025 OWU calendars for seniors who have applied to graduate
  - 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in the Monnett Room of the Mowry Alumni Center
- Spring Semester Kickoff
  - 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***
February 27, 2025
- Spring 2025 OWU Connection Conference
  - Campus-wide opportunities - check link above for details
- Career & Summer Internship Fair
- Class of 2025 PowerPoint Night
  - 7:30 p.m. at the Backstretch
March 5, 2025
- Application opens for all graduating seniors to apply to be the student Commencement speaker
March 18, 2025
- Alumni Board of Directors Position Information Session
  - 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
  - Applications and nominations go live for seniors to apply and submit nomination forms. Sign up for the meeting here
March 19, 2025
- Senior Class 50 Day Kick Off Party
  - 8:00-10:00 p.m. at the Backstretch
  - Join your classmates for games, prizes, and a nacho bar to celebrate 50 days until Commencement
- Application window closes for student Commencement speaker
March 21, 2025
- ***50 Days Until Commencement***
March 26, 2025
- Graduating Class Trustee Info Session
  - Informational meeting for all interested candidates
  - Information packet is available here
  - 5pm by Zoom. Sign up for the session here.
March 28, 2025
- Applications and nomination forms for Alumni Board of Directors position due to Alumni Relations by 5:00 p.m.
- Email to Katie Webster, Director of Alumni Relations, kpwebste@owu.edu. You must submit two (2) recommendations.
April 2, 2025
- Graduating Class Trustee candidates must declare their candidacy by filling out the candidate information form to Mallorie Watts by 5pm.
- Finalize nominee interviews for the Alumni Board of Directors position with Alumni Board of Directors' Student and Young Alumni Relations Committee
April 7, 2025
- Graduating Class Trustee candidates submit to Mallorie Watts, mmwatts@owu.edu, a 45 – 60 second "candidate commercial" to share with the senior class. Candidate commercials will be emailed and shared through the class of 2025 email on Tuesday, April 8th.
April 8, 2025
- Candidates for Graduating Class Trustee are able to begin campaigning with approved material signed off by Mallorie Watts.
April 10-11, 2025
- Election days for Graduating Class Trustee
April 10, 2025
- Almost Alumni Event with the Alumni Board and Student Commencement Speaker Announcement
  - 6:00 p.m. in the Benes Rooms
April 12, 2025
- Opening reception for the Fine Art senior art exhibition, Ross Art Museum
  - 5 - 7:00 p.m. in the Richard M. Ross Art Museum
April 15, 2025
- ***25 days until Commencement***
- Countdown to Commencement
  - 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms
  - This mandatory event is your graduation checklist to make sure you are prepared to leave OWU. Come and go as your schedule allows.
  - Vote for the Class of 2025 t-shirt design!
April 26, 2025
- President's Ball
  - 8 - 9:00 p.m. Senior Cocktail hour in the Benes Rooms
  - 9 - 11:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk (Benes Rooms is rain location)
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
  - 7:00 p.m. in Gray Chapel
May 10, 2025
- Senior/Family Brunch Open House (Sponsored by the President's Office)
  - 9 - 11:00 a.m. in the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center (Benes Rooms)
  - 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, May 11, between 9-11 a.m. in the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center (Benes Rooms), 40 Rowland Avenue.
- Graduate line-up
  - 11:30 a.m. on the Labyrinth-Sulphur Spring walkway behind Phillips Hall (if indoors, in Branch Rickey Arena).
- Commencement Ceremony
  - 1:00 p.m. on the Rock Quad (Gordon Field House if inclement weather)
- Department Receptions
  - TBD

*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

Students and Bob the Bishop leading the Class of 2025 during the 2021 First Lap after Convocation.

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

Please contact Emily Creasap or Mallorie Watts, advisors of the Senior Advisory Council, at eccreasap@owu.edu or mmwatts@owu.edu with any questions or concerns.

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

Interested in joining the senior advisory board?

Email alumni@owu.edu to join!

The board communicates primarily over email. This group provides feedback and insight on senior class programs and activities.

Department Contact Info

Location

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