Since 1870
Building a great community takes a long time, and Ohio State has been building something really special for 150 years now. The next chapter in our history is still being written, filled with the dreams and accomplishments of students like you.
Oh come, let's sing Ohio's praise
From the chimes of Orton Hall to the beautiful Oval leading to Mirror Lake, from Brutus Buckeye to the
championship Buckeyes, Ohio State is brimming with traditions that form a common bond across campus and around the world. Start with:
"Carmen Ohio" – Our song to alma mater, first performed by the Glee Club in 1903.
Script Ohio – The marching band's most famous formation culminates in the "dotting of the i" by a senior sousaphone player.
The O-H I-O chant – A rallying cry for Buckeyes everywhere.
Events that bring us together
Buckeye spirit is powerful enough to rally Buckeyes across campus and around the world. Each new academic year kicks off with Welcome Week, a week of concerts, free stuff and involvement fairs. In autumn, during Homecoming Week, you won't want to miss the incredible floats of the Homecoming Parade. And Commencement Week happens each semester to celebrate Buckeyes past and present.
Global alumni network
If going to college is a way to learn about and explore the world, then the powerful network of more than 580,000 Ohio State alumni is an influential connector to people and places around the globe. There’s a good reason our graduates operate more than 250 clubs and societies on five continents. Because being a Buckeye matters, for life.
