Ohio Wesleyan Application Options

Fall 2024 Applications are STILL OPEN!
For students who are interested in starting in Fall 2024 (August 21, 2024), applications are still being accepted through August 18, 2024.

• Choose 2024 Regular Decision if you are a high school graduate who has not taken any college courses after you graduated.
• Choose 2024 Transfer if you are a high school graduate who has taken college courses after graduating and who is interested in transferring to Ohio Wesleyan

Spring 2025 Applications are OPEN!
For students who are interested in starting in Spring 2025 (January 15, 2025), applications are being accepted through January 10, 2025.

• Choose 2025 Regular Decision if you are a high school graduate who has not taken any college courses after you graduated.
• Choose 2025 Transfer if you are a high school graduate who has taken college courses after graduating and who is interested in transferring to Ohio Wesleyan

Fall 2025 Applications are OPEN!
For students who are interested in starting in Fall 2025 (August 20, 2025), applications are being accepted through August 17, 2025.

First Year Student Applicants (those who have graduated from high school and have not taken college courses after graduating high school):

• 2025 Early Decision: Application Deadline is November 15, 2024. 

Choose this option if you know OWU is your first choice and you will accept our offer of admission if accepted. Early Decision candidates are required to complete our Early Decision agreement form.

• 2025 Early Action: Application Deadline is December 1, 2024.

Choose this option if OWU is among your top choices and/or if you're interested in priority consideration for merit scholarships and/or the Honors Program. 

• 2025 Regular Decision: Priority Deadline is March 1, 2025; though applications will be considered after this date as space allows.

Transfer Applicants (those who have graduated from high school and have taken college courses after graduating high school)

• 2025 Regular Decision: Priority Deadline is March 1, 2025; though applications will be considered after this date as space allows.

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