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There are over 1,400 student organizations at Ohio State and over half of all students join a student organization. Students who choose to get involved achieve many positive outcomes - leadership skills, better grades, friendships and mentors, and make a big campus seem small. Use the tools below to search for, find, and get involved with student organizations.

You can also connect with many of our student organizations at our Student Involvement Fairs in August and January. Check out the Student Involvement Fairs webpage for the latest information.

For individualized assistance find the student organization that's right for you, schedule a Get Involved Consultation. These 30-minute meetings will provide a personalized list of recommendations based on your interests and aspirations.

Since spring 2020, many student organizations have been operating virutally or have otherwise significantly adapted their operations. Please contact the listed leaders and/or advisor for details about how best to connect with that organization.

Please consult this list of student organizations with revoked registration as of January 2023. Some organizations continue to operate after their registration has been revoked despite the action taken by the university. We encourage you to review an organization’s status before becoming involved with it, especially because sometimes an organization’s status is revoked due to serious concerns like hazing and other behavior that risks your health and safety.

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Best Buddies International logo

Best Buddies International

Campus: Columbus
Status: Active - Established
Purpose Statement: Best Buddies is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships.
Primary Leader: Paige Walker
Secondary Leader: Nya Fozouni
Treasurer Leader: Lana Saqer
Advisor: Matthew Brock
Organization Email: osubestbuddies@gmail.com
Facebook Group Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bestbuddiesosu/
Website: https://www.bestbuddiesonline.org/default.aspx
Primary Type: Awareness/Activism
Secondary Types: Community Service/Service Learning
Primary Make Up: Undergraduate
Constitution: 2022_08_21_07_14_02_1451.docx.pdf 
Meeting Time and Place: Beginning and end of each semester.
N/A
Columbus, OH 43210
Office Location: 76 E 18th Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
Membership Type: Application/Selection Process
Membership Contact: osubestbuddies@gmail.com
Time of Year for New Membership: Fall for students interested in forming one-to-one friendship. Anytime for students who want to participate in planning group events.
How does a Prospective Member Apply: www.bestbuddiesonline.org > Membership Application NOTE: please make sure to select Ohio State University as the chapter you are applying to.
Charge Dues: Yes