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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 Some organizations continue to operate after their registration has been revoked despite the action taken by the university.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 Vertical

Campus: Columbus
Status: Active - Established
Purpose Statement: Buckeye Vertical (BV) is an interdisciplinary group of Ohio State University students exploring Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Urban Air Mobility (UAM), and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). We provide opportunities for academic enrichment and professional development through project-based learning and competitions. As Ohio State University's drone competition team, we compete in the SUAS (Student Unmanned Aerial Systems) competition, challenging members to develop cutting-edge technologies in aerospace, robotics, and computer science. Our platform enables students to gain hands-on experience in these fields while pushing the boundaries of unmanned aerial systems. Through Buckeye Vertical, members apply theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges, preparing them for the rapidly evolving landscape of drone technology and its applications.
Primary Leader: Shankar Kalavakolanu
Secondary Leader: Ben Workman
Treasurer Leader: Vishnu Avanthsa
Advisor: Matthew McCrink
Organization Email: kalavakolanu.1@buckeyemail.osu.edu
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buckeye_vertical/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/buckeyevertical
Website: https://buckeyevertical.org/
Primary Type: Academic/College
Secondary Types: Academic/College
Special Interest
Technology
Primary Make Up: Undergraduate
Constitution: 2024_09_02_05_01_02_6578.pdf 
Meeting Time and Place: Mondays 6 - 7 PM

Columbus, OH 43210
Office Location: 201 W 19th Ave
Columbus, OH 43210
Membership Type: Open Membership
Membership Contact: Shankar kalavakolanu.1@buckeyemail.osu.edu
Time of Year for New Membership: Anytime
How does a Prospective Member Apply: Email Shankar kalavakolanu.1@buckeyemail.osu.edu
Charge Dues: No