Update

Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

A female student celebrating Welcome Week in Ohio Stadium

Tinu Ijewemen, Peyton Wurth, Ted Davis and Emma Salle in red bins spelling out O-H-I-O in front of Scott Hall

Students learning cheers at Buckeye Kickoff, a Welcome Week program for first year students presented by Athletics at Ohio Stadium.

Two female students posing with Brutus Buckeye outside Ohio Stadium

Two students eating ice cream at Buck-I-Frenzy

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It's all about the first year.

The Ohio State University places special emphasis on your first year on campus. Through research and our own experience, we know that foundations built during this year are key to your success.

First Year Experience (FYE) programs are designed to help you get comfortable on campus, connect with the university, and start to think of Ohio State as home.

Take a look around. Get involved. Ask questions. And have a great first year!

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We know what you are going through and have a website just for you: Parent and Family Relations.

Meet the Peer Leaders

Our First Year Experience Peer Leaders support all new students beginning with orientation through the end of their first year at Ohio State.

Support FYE

First Year Experience programs are made possible in part by private support from alumni, community partners, parents and friends of The Ohio State University. FYE programs help students learn how to navigate the university, get comfortable on campus, challenge themselves and think of Ohio State as home.

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