Orientation programs will be delivered in person for students entering in the autumn 2025 semester. Look for more information in your BuckeyeMail account.
During your orientation program, you're going to:
Yes! All new students are required to participate in an orientation program. Your orientation program has been carefully designed to set you up for success as a Buckeye, so we expect you to participate in all orientation activities, too. If you miss any scheduled sessions, you may be required to participate in another program.
A one-time $50 First Year Experience fee will be charged to your autumn semester Statement of Account.
Depending on the package you select, on-campus housing and meal fees for you and your family will also be charged to your autumn semester Statement of Account.
See package options below:
The only costs that will be expected at the time of orientation are parking fees, which can be up to $15 per vehicle per day.
If you want to order student football tickets, you’ll do so through the Athletics Ticket Office. Student tickets go on sale in May, and the Athletics Ticket Office will send information on ordering tickets to eligible students’ BuckeyeMail accounts in advance.
For more information, visit ohiostatebuckeyes.com/tickets or contact the Athletics Ticket Office at 1-800-462-8257 or athletic.tix@osu.edu.