The Ohio State University at Columbus

The Ohio State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

The Ohio State University has the Alpha Lambda Delta. In fact, more students participate in the Alpha Lambda Delta than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at The Ohio State University include Italian Club, Rhythm Games Club, Integrated Business and Engineering Honors Program and Smiles with Style.

The Ohio State University students' favorite campus events are Welcome Week, Student Involvement Fair and BuckeyeThon.

Does The Ohio State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at The Ohio State University.

The Ohio State University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most The Ohio State University students live off campus. In 2023, 32% of undergrads at The Ohio State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 68% of students lived off-campus or commuted to The Ohio State University. There are 14,313 spots available in on-campus housing for all 46,267 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 14,146 students chose to live on-campus.

The Ohio State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

The Ohio State University Athletics

At The Ohio State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at The Ohio State University:

Safety at The Ohio State University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

The Ohio State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Ohio State campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Ohio State offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to The Ohio State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit The Ohio State University, take Interstates 71/70 and State Rt. 315 to Columbus, OH. If you need to fly, book your flight to John Glenn Columbus International airport.

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