About Welcome Week / Returning Buckeyes

Returning Buckeyes

Welcome back to campus! Welcome Week welcomes all Buckeyes to campus, whether this is your first or your fourth year! Please check out all the great events happening during Welcome Week and enjoy your return to campus.

Here are a few events that we think every Returning Buckeye should check out...
 

Student Involvement Fair and President's Barbeque

Monday, August 20th -- 4:00-8:00pm on the Oval.

Didn’t quite find your niche last year? It is never too late to get involved! Have a great organization? Come recruit new members! The Student Involvement Fair is the place to get involved by looking for a student organization that meets your needs and interests, or come help new Buckeyes find their fit in your organization.
 

Community Commitment

Tuesday, August 21st -- 8:30am at the Ohio Union

Come be part of one of the largest one-day service events on any college campus! Community Commitment provides an opportunity for Ohio State students to make connections with the community surrounding Ohio State. Make a difference, meet new friends, and make a get involved in a super service opportunity at Community Commitment 2012.
 

Buck-i-Frenzy

Tuesday, August 21st -- 11:00am to 4:00pm at the RPAC

Buck-i-Frenzy is a lifestyle festival held in and around the Recreation and Physical Activities Center (RPAC). Sample the latest products, services, fashions, sounds, technology, and tastes from selected local and national companies. Admission is free of charge, and you won't believe what these businesses have to offer!
 

OUAB Welcome Week Concert

Thursday, August 23rd -- 6:00pm on the South Oval

The Ohio Union Activities Board presents its annual Welcome Week concert featuring Big Sean with 2 Chainz and Krewella!  This is a private show for Ohio State students with a valid BuckID.

 

Check out the complete calendar of events.

Here are some other important links related to Welcome Week that you might find useful:

Residence Hall Move-In (housing.osu.edu)
Office of the First Year Experience (fye.osu.edu)
The Ohio Union (ohiounion.osu.edu)
OSU Traditions (osu.edu/news_db/history.php)
Orientation (orientation.osu.edu)

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