Welcome Tent
August 25 and 26| 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Webb Patio. Have questions about campus, classes, resources, or getting involved? Stop by the Welcome Tent and let our staff help you get connected. Student organizations can also pick up their 2026 Student Organization Information Packets.
OUABlock Party Trip-
Wednesday, August 26 | Evening. Join us for a fun evening trip to the South Oval in Columbus! Hop aboard a charter bus; OUABlock Party is an event to welcome all new Buckeyes to campus! There will be music, interactive activations, and a Silent Disc. Celebrate the start of a new academic year. Register for a seat on the charter bus. Bus leaves around 3:30 p.m. in front of the Public Service Building and will return around 9:30 p.m. Contact Livchak.2@osu.edu for details.
Welcome Back Picnic-
Thursday, August 27 | 12:30–1:30 p.m. Kick off the semester with a Welcome Back Picnic! Enjoy a complimentary hot dog lunch while reconnecting with friends, meeting new classmates, and celebrating the start of a great year on campus.
Make Your Own Buckeye Buttons
Friday, August 28 | 12:30–1:30 p.m.Webb Lobby Show off your Buckeye pride! Stop by the Webb and create your own custom Buckeye buttons. It's a fun and creative way to personalize your backpack, jacket, or lanyard while connecting with other students.
Syllabus Party Bingo
September 1 | 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Learning Center Get organized and start the semester strong at our Syllabus Party Bingo! Bring your course syllabi, map out important dates and deadlines, and take a well-deserved brain break with a few rounds of bingo and prizes.
Activate Allen County with Chad Welker
September 2 |12:30-1:30 p.m. | Perry Webb Student Life Building - Room 106
The Community and Connection Committee welcomes Chad Welker, associate director of Activate Allen County, to share exciting new projects in the Lima community that include an urban orchard, a four-part education series around community gardening, and a children's play area.
Highlight Your Student Organization
September 3 | GA LL 001 Student organizations won't want to miss this opportunity! Prepare for the upcoming Involvement Fair by updating your bulletin board, refreshing your trifold display, and creating eye-catching materials that showcase your organization.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
September 8 | Webb 106 11:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Make a difference and help save lives by donating at the American Red Cross Blood Drive. Start the semester by giving back to your community and supporting those in need through this important volunteer opportunity.
Involvement Fair - Meet the 2026 Homecoming court
Involvement Fair. | Webb Lobby Wrap up Weeks of Welcome at the Involvement Fair! It's Nacho Average Fair. Meet representatives from student organizations, discover ways to get involved on campus, and find your place in the Buckeye community. Enjoy Nachos while you explore opportunities to engage and connect.
Get involved. Make connections. Start your semester strong!