Office of Student Life
Buckeye Nation Week

Programs and Events

One of the most dynamic and exciting aspects of life outside the classroom at Ohio State is the culture of extraordinary campus events!

Many of these events are associated directly with the Office of Student Life's Student Activities department, in partnership with the Ohio Union Activities Board. Others, like the Student Activity Fee-funded Signature Events and programs planned by registered student organizations, are planned by students and staff from all over campus. 

Buckeye Nation hosts Rivalry Week in the Autumn semester leading up to the football game against Michigan, and Founders' Week in the Spring semester leading up to the celebration of The Ohio State University's founding date. This year's Rivalry Week is November 18-26, 2024.

Buckeye Nation Rivalry Week Events

This year, Buckeye Nation Week will be featuring our signature T Shirt Exchange program with collaborations with Buckeye Food Alliance and Starhouse Columbus. As well as supporting fellow student organizations in their own Buckeye Pride events such as Buckeye Blood Club's Blood Battle against Michigan, Student Alumni Council's Rivalry Rally, OSU NAACP Black Health Matters, and much more.

Buckeye Nation Founders' Week Events

Stay tuned for more information about events during Buckeye Nation Founders' Week in Spring 2025!

Signature Events

Throughout the year, the Student Activities team will plan and host some of Ohio State's largest and most well-known campus events. These "Signature Events" are among those that are the most traditional and well-attended events at the university. All Signature Events must be planned by students and must attract or have the potential to attract more than 1,000 student participants. These programs enhance social and community engagement while broadening the Ohio State experience for all students. Signature Events include:

  • Welcome Week
  • Student Involvement Fair
  • International Welcome Party
  • Homecoming Parade
  • African Night
  • The Bellwether Improv Comedy Festival
  • Thanksgiving Dinner
  • Light Up The Lake
  • Commencement Week
  • Hack OHI/O
  • A Night at the Columbus Museum of Art