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Convocation

Date: Monday, August 25, 2025, 11 a.m. - noon

Location: Value City Arena, Schottenstein Center

Cost: Free

Convocation is Ohio State’s official welcome ceremony for all new students – undergraduate, graduate and professional! This high-energy event is distinctive as the only time prior to graduation that the entire class is gathered. Doors open at 10 a.m., with a preshow beginning at 10:30 a.m. Students will be treated to exclusive giveaways, learn about Ohio State traditions and share some exciting and memorable moments to start their Ohio State careers. Following the ceremony, students will join in a traditional walk through Ohio Stadium on the way to Buck-i-Frenzy!


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If you require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate in this event, please contact University Orientation and First Year Experience at askfye@osu.edu or 614-292-3324. Requests made one week in advance of the event will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.

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