Current Students
Current Students
Welcome students! As you work toward turning your tassels, know that more than half a million Buckeye alumni are in your corner. Explore this page for ways to tap into that network.
Join Student-Alumni Council
Student-Alumni Council is a passionate, diverse group of student leaders striving to advance Ohio State through programs that enhance the student experience, promote student-alumni interaction, establish a spirit of loyalty to the university and cultivate meaningful relationships.
Student Programs
The Alumni Association helps students connect with young alumni and fellow Buckeyes through several programs: 5 Under 25, Dinner for 12 Buckeyes and Networking with 12 Buckeyes.
Buckeyes Connect
Buckeyes Connect gives you on-demand access to a vast network of alumni who can answer your specific questions with minimal time investment from you. Get diverse perspectives from industry insiders whose journeys are like yours.
Clubs and Societies
Alumni clubs are location‑based groups that connect you with Buckeyes in your area through events, service projects, scholarships and support for prospective students. Alumni societies unite Buckeyes around shared academic or special‑interest affinities.
Student Philanthropy
Buckeyes define philanthropy as time, talent and treasure. This includes service and volunteering, random acts of kindness and charitable donations.
Student Employment
Office of Advancement and the Alumni Association offers various student employment positions. Gain valuable work experience and a greater connection to your university through campus employment.
Philanthropic Resources
Pay It Forward
Pay It Forward provides Ohio State students with regular, easily-accessible service opportunities on campus and in the Columbus community.
OSU Votes
OSU Votes is a student-led movement to register, educate and encourage other students to vote.
Buck-I-Serv
Buck-I-SERV provides students with a challenging and engaging opportunities to lead and learn through direct service experiences.
Scholarship Opportunities
The alumni association and member communities support the academic dreams of aspiring Buckeyes through multiple scholarship opportunities for incoming and current students.
The Beanie Drake Scholarship provides funds to enable deserving students to participate in campus activities.