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President's Convocation: Your Official Welcome
Monday, August 19, 2013

Convocation is the official welcome event at Ohio State for first-year students. Students hear from President Gee, faculty, administrators, and special guests, and are introduced to some time-honored university traditions. Convocation is the first of many memorable moments for you at Ohio State and the only time prior to graduation that the entire class is gathered.

All entering freshmen attend a special meeting of their autumn semester survey class prior to convocation. This class is an opportunity for academic advisors to share important information with you and to answer any questions about your first week at Ohio State. Check back in early August to find the time and location of your first class.

Following Convocation, students board buses bound for Nationwide Arena and the Columbus Welcome event where first year students enjoy lunch and learn about what this great city has in store for Ohio State students.

Volunteer for Convocation 2013: Interested faculty, staff, and returning students should e-mail Nicole Craven at convocation@osu.edu.

Check out pictures from the President's Convocation below!

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