Signature Events and Operations

General Info about Signature Events and Operations

Beginning in Autumn Quarter of 2010, a portion of the Student Activity Fee was designated for supplemental funding for some of Ohio State's largest and most well-known campus events. These "Signature Events" are among those that are the most traditional and well-attended events at the university. Whenever CSA reviews the Student Activity Fee on a cycle of every three years, Signature Funding is also reviewed. In 2025, Signature Funding was expanded to include operations run by a student organization that provide free services or benefit all Columbus-based Ohio State students during at least the Autumn and Spring semesters. Most recently, an application and presentation process identified the events and operations listed below for the funding cycle of Autumn 2025 through Spring 2028.

All Signature Events must be planned by students and must attract or have the potential to attract more than 1,000 student participants. These programs enhance social and community engagement while broadening the Ohio State experience for all students.

For more information about Signature Events and Operations, please contact Candace Floyd at floyd.149@osu.edu.