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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.

Please consult this list of student organizations with revoked registration as of Spring 2025. Some organizations continue to operate after their registration has been revoked despite the action taken by the university.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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Buckeye Professional Advancement and Development

Campus: Columbus
Status: Active - Established
Purpose Statement: Buckeye Professional Advancement and Development (BPAD) is a professional development organization founded to develop Ohio State students across all disciplines into the upstanding leaders of tomorrow. We strive to build a unified community of inclusive and caring individuals dedicated to building meaningful relationships that last a lifetime.
Primary Leader: Nick Caracci
Secondary Leader: Jenna Smith
Treasurer Leader: Nicholas Uhl
Advisor: Gregory Kociba
Website: https://www.bpadohiostate.com/
Primary Type: Special Interest
Secondary Types: Special Interest
Community Service/Service Learning
Primary Make Up: Undergraduate
Constitution: 2023_09_26_03_41_02_6699.pdf 
Meeting Time and Place: Thursdays 7:00 PM

Columbus, OH 43210
Office Location: 1739 N. High Street
Columbus, OH 43210
Membership Type: Application/Selection Process
Membership Contact: Bradley Chatlos - Chatlos.10@osu.edu
Time of Year for New Membership: Beginning of Fall and Spring semesters
How does a Prospective Member Apply: Attend an Information Session at the start of the semester. Attend additional recruitment events to meet our members. Visit our website or social media pages to learn more about our recruitment process.
Charge Dues: Yes