Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy Statement
Our task is crucial, as we are challenged to demonstrate how diversity, equity and inclusiveness in all areas can directly and in the long-term influence the character of the University.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are an academic community that believes in continuously building a campus culture that values every form of diversity and welcomes all people. Furthermore, we believe in fostering an inclusive campus where all of its members can thrive.
Campus Climate Support Policies & Protocols
Ohio Wesleyan University affirms its commitment to the principle that its students have a right to be free from acts of bias, hate, discrimination, and harassment. These policies and protocols outline the reporting of, and University response to, campus climate incidents.
DEI Action Plan
Announced in June 2020, Ohio Wesleyan's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Action Plan is intended to create meaningful and immediate change on campus.
Expand your Experience
OWU is committed to preparing leaders for a global society through many of their programs and clubs. Here are just some of things you can do to get involved.
Travel Opportunities
Travel-Learning Courses, Theory-to-Practice Grants, Interfaith Service Teams, semester-long off-campus programs - all provide you with opportunities to immerse yourself in another culture through the OWU Connection program.
You will be better prepared to live and work in today's global marketplace after spending a semester living with a family in Spain or going to school in Tanzania, traveling to Central America to explore social and political issues, or volunteering in a mission trip to New Orleans or the Lakota Nation.
Theory-to-Practice Grants
A group of students traveled to Paris to study French Imperialism & colonialism's effects.
Interfaith Service Trips
Students traveled to Mexico to study sustainable tourism and complete service projects.
Travel-Learning Courses
An OWU TLC visited Chiapas, Mexico, to study indigenous philosophies.
Houses & SLUs
Students may choose to live in a house or Small Living Unit (SLU), each with about 12-16 students. Many of these residences, are focused on various cultural perspectives, including the House of Black Culture, Sexuality and Gender Equality House, Interfaith House, and Citizens of the World House.
The students in these houses conduct programs and events for the entire campus.
House of Linguistic Diversity
HOLD promotes diversity, language learning, & a safe space for multicultural experiences.
Interfaith House
This SLU promotes religious acceptance on campus with a diverse, dedicated community.
House of Black Culture
The Butler A. Jones House (1970) houses 10 students and honors a race relations professor.
Citizens of the World
Founded in 2009, the Citizens of the World House fosters inclusivity and global learning.
SAGE House
Students in the SAGE House host various campus events each year.
Cultural Clubs & Events
Choose from nearly 100 campus clubs and organizations representing a vast spectrum of interests. Some are based on political, cultural, or religious ideas or affiliations.
These clubs and other campus organizations host events throughout the year that celebrate cultures from around the world - and from across the campus.
Chinese New Year Celebration
Chinese Culture Club celebrates the New Year with food, traditions, and a lion dance.
Queer Film Festival
Clubs team up yearly for a film festival featuring films about and for their communities.
Rafiki Wa Afrika
The club hosts "Onyesha," a fashion show showcasing African & Caribbean cultures & dress.
Holi
Colors fly at this Indian celebration to welcome the beginning of spring.
Model United Nations
Students become diplomats, defend positions, and speak at simulated conferences.
Culture Fest
Culture Fest celebrates OWU's diverse campus with food samples and performances.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) News
'Growing Towards Justice'
Press Release – January 20, 2025
Ohio Wesleyan hosts Delaware's 32nd Martin Luther King Celebration
More information
'Root to Fruit'
Press Release – December 9, 2024
Valerie Lee, Ph.D., to Speak Jan. 20 at Delaware County's 2025 MLK Celebration at Ohio Wesleyan
More information
2025 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium
Press Release – November 18, 2024
Disruption!!
Press Release – October 31, 2024
2024-2025 Global Scholars
Press Release – October 16, 2024
More News Headlines
Images of OWU
Day on the JAY— With every fall and spring semester comes Day on the JAY, a festival filled with food, games, fun, and students on the campus JAYwalk.
Day on the JAY
With every fall and spring semester comes Day on the JAY, a festival filled with food, games, fun, and students on the campus JAYwalk.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit— In Fall 2018, more than 160 students, faculty, and staff gather for the first ever summit to address areas regarding diversity and inclusion on campus, where OWU is doing well, and what we can improved upon.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit
In Fall 2018, more than 160 students, faculty, and staff gather for the first ever summit to address areas regarding diversity and inclusion on campus, where OWU is doing well, and what we can improved upon.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit— In Fall 2018, more than 160 students, faculty, and staff gather for the first ever summit to address areas regarding diversity and inclusion on campus, where OWU is doing well, and what we can improved upon.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit
In Fall 2018, more than 160 students, faculty, and staff gather for the first ever summit to address areas regarding diversity and inclusion on campus, where OWU is doing well, and what we can improved upon.
Culture Fest— Each Spring Horizons International club organizes Culture Fest, an event that encourages students to celebrate and learn about the food, dance, and dress from various cultures of OWU students.
Culture Fest
Each Spring Horizons International club organizes Culture Fest, an event that encourages students to celebrate and learn about the food, dance, and dress from various cultures of OWU students.
A Beezer Time in Belfast: An OWU Connection Experience— Six Ohio Wesleyan students traveled to Belfast to explore how issues of Catholic-Protestant sectarianism in Ireland compare to issues of racism in the United States.
A Beezer Time in Belfast: An OWU Connection Experience
Six Ohio Wesleyan students traveled to Belfast to explore how issues of Catholic-Protestant sectarianism in Ireland compare to issues of racism in the United States.
Holi Festival— The arrival of spring on OWU’s campus brings the celebration of Holi, the Indian festival of colors to celebrate the end of winter.
Holi Festival
The arrival of spring on OWU’s campus brings the celebration of Holi, the Indian festival of colors to celebrate the end of winter.
Day on the JAY— With every fall and spring semester comes Day on the JAY, a festival filled with food, games, fun, and students on the campus JAYwalk.
Day on the JAY
With every fall and spring semester comes Day on the JAY, a festival filled with food, games, fun, and students on the campus JAYwalk.
Culture Fest— Each Spring Horizons International club organizes Culture Fest, an event that encourages students to celebrate and learn about the food, dance, and dress from various cultures of OWU students.
Culture Fest
Each Spring Horizons International club organizes Culture Fest, an event that encourages students to celebrate and learn about the food, dance, and dress from various cultures of OWU students.