The Ohio State University
Office of Student Life
Willie J. Young, Sr. Off-Campus and CommuterStudent Engagement
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Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Ohio Stadium
Cost: Free
Admission: Attendance is limited to current Ohio State University students with a valid BuckID.
Buckeye Kickoff is an Ohio State tradition you do not want to miss. Join your fellow Buckeyes in Ohio Stadium to enjoy and experience Buckeye Spirit. With many speakers, cheers and songs this event will be able to kick off your Ohio State experience. The program will feature athletes, The Ohio State University Marching Band and much more. There will also be an opportunity for you to take photos on the field!
Pre-activities at 4:15 p.m.
Doors open at 5:15 p.m.
Event Starts at 6 p.m.
This event is open to all students, especially our first and second year Buckeyes!
Attendance is limited to current Ohio State University students with a valid BuckID.
Ticketing Information: Tickets Not Required
If you require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate in this event, please contact Annie Maxwell at maxwell.515@osu.edu or 740-755-7733. Requests made one week in advance of the event will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.
Event attendees may number in the thousands.
Event volume may be heightened with sound amplification, pyrotechnics, or the sounds from a large crowd.
Event may include group activities, handshakes, and/or require attendee interaction.
Annie Maxwell maxwell.515@osu.edu 740-755-7733