Defiance College Admissions

08/29/2025

Are you ready to find your place in a community where you’ll be seen, supported, and challenged to grow? At Defiance College, we may be small, but we offer huge opportunities—and we can’t wait to show you everything we have in store for you!

You can expect to receive your admission decision during Join the Hive Day if you apply by September 12th! Our application is free and only takes a few minutes to complete!

Apply at: https://join.defiance.edu/applicationsem

08/27/2025

Discover Defiance Day is your chance to learn how you can DEFIne Your Future at Defiance College! Explore campus, connect with faculty, staff, and current students, and discover all of the opportunities waiting for you. Stay for the tailgate and cheer on the Yellow Jackets at the football game—admission is included with your visit! 🏈💜💛

Register at: join.defiance.edu/discoverdefianceday20252026

08/26/2025

Day One of Classes: Complete! ✅

Here's to the rest of the year. Keep it up, Yellow Jackets!! 💜💛

08/22/2025

TODAY’S THE DAY! 🎉

We’re so excited to welcome our Yellow Jackets home for Move-In Day 2025. Let the adventure begin—your journey starts here at Defiance College! 🐝💜💛

Do you spot anyone you know?? 👀

08/20/2025

🐝 Buzzing Beyond the Books, Yellow Jackets! 🐝
Time to explore life beyond campus and discover all the fun that Defiance County has buzzing for you! From downtown festivals to kayaking adventures, this guide has everything you need to make your semester unforgettable.
Question to seasoned Defiance County residents- what would you add to the list?!
https://www.defiancecountyed.com/post/buzzing-beyond-the-books-a-yellow-jacket-s-guide-to-defiance-county-fun

07/14/2025

Orientation #2 is in the books! 💛💜

Families, friends, and our newest Yellow Jackets kicked things off with plenty of smiles and some iconic photo ops with Buzz 📸

We’re excited to see you all back on campus soon — the Jacket journey is just getting started!

06/06/2025

The first of three summer Orientations is in the books — and it was BUZZ-ing with energy! 🐝

June 6th brought big smiles, new friends, and plenty of Buzz!
Can't wait to welcome more Yellow Jackets later this summer.

06/04/2025

Ian is on track for greatness 🏃‍♂️💨— officially committed to Defiance College! Welcome to the Hive! 🐝💜

Wauseon senior Ian Westmeyer recently committed to continue his education and track and field career at Defiance College (NAIA). Above, Westmeyer is flanked by his parents Amber and Mat Smiddy,

06/04/2025

Congratulations to JD Bryant!! DC is lucky to have you! 🏈💜💛

06/02/2025

She’s got the spirit and the skills — Shelby is joining the Hive as a DC cheerleader! Welcome to Jacket Nation! 💜📣

Congrats to Senior Shelby Lockwood who will be attending Defiance College next year to cheer. Shelby is the daughter of Jason and Michelle Lockwood

05/29/2025

Excited to welcome in Hayden Kanagy this fall!! 💜💛