Student Life Departments (2024)

The Office of Student Life consists of more than 30 departments, all dedicated to helping Buckeyes engage, learn and thrive.

Our foundational understanding that every student has a unique background and set of needs informs every program and service offered by our departments.

Student Life Departments

Buckeye Careers

Buckeye Careers is an university-wide initiative designed to support students throughout their professional development, with a focus on connecting them with local, national and global organizations.

Buckeye Leadership Fellows

The Buckeye Leadership Fellows Program builds, in partnership with alumni and community leaders, unique transformative experiences for undergraduate students.

BuckID

BuckID is your official Ohio State University ID and much more.

Center for Belonging and Social Change

The Center for Belonging and Social Change (CBSC) works in partnership with students, campus partners and community stakeholders to cultivate an inclusive and empowering campus community.

Center for the Study of Student Life

The Center for the Study of Student Life (CSSL) collaboratively conducts assessment, research and planning in order to empower our partners to make decisions to create the extraordinary student experience.

Counseling and Consultation Service

CCS provides individual and group mental health services, psychoeducational prevention and outreach programming to currently enrolled undergraduate, graduate and professional students.

Development

The Office of Student Life Development Office fosters and maintains connections with alumni and friends in an effort to enhance the student experience at The Ohio State University.

Dining Services

Dining Services operates more than 30 locations on campus, with a variety of service styles, locations, hours and cuisines.

Disability Services

Student Life Disability Services collaborates with and empowers students who have disabilities in order to coordinate support services and programs that enable equal access to an education and university life.

Events and Conferences

Events and Conferences is your one-stop shop for bringing exceptional events and conferences to The Ohio State University.

Facilities

Facilities strives to deliver the best facility services to Ohio State students, staff, faculty and guests. The goal is to provide clean, safe, innovative and comfortable facilities to be enjoyed by everyone.

Planning, Projects and Space Management

Planning, Projects and Space Management leads and coordinates facilities planning and interior design services for the Office of Student Life.

Financial Management

Student Life Financial Management provides financial planning and guidance, detailed reporting and analysis, payroll processing and fiscal compliance.

Housing and Residence Education

Living on campus offers many advantages and has been proven to enhance students’ success at Ohio State. Our residential communities offer students matchless support and safety, academic assistance and amazing leadership opportunities.

Human Resources

Human Resources works collaboratively with peers, business partners and employees to identify and implement solutions to business challenges and goals based on sound HR principles.

Leadership and Community Engagement

Leadership and Community Engagement offers a variety of campus wide programs, student groups, educational workshops and a connection to curricular coursework to support students' growth in leadership and community engagement.

Marketing and Communications

Student Life Marketing and Communications tells the story of the Office of Student Life and its multiple departments through the creation, implementation and assessment of effective integrated marketing communications.

Ohio Union

Built on a foundation of innovation, the Ohio Union is a premier venue that meets the changing needs of the college student by serving as a timeless center of activity, community dialogue and learning.

Parent and Family Relations

Parent and Family Relations is committed to engaging parents and families as key stakeholders through enhanced communications, involvement in programming, and through leadership and support of fundraising initiatives.

Partner Engagement and Innovation

The Office of Student Life partners with many organizations and groups across the university, city and country to help create the extraordinary student experience.

Recreational Sports

Recreational Sports offers an extraordinary experience to live active and meaningful lives while on-campus. The unit is enhanced by its indoor and outdoor facilities, including five indoor locations and spacious parks and outdoor space.

Risk and Emergency Management Risk and Emergency Management strives to make The Ohio State University a safe place for our students, staff, faculty and visitors to live, work, learn, play and visit.

Sorority and Fraternity Life

SFL within the Office of Student Life strives to cultivate chapters who live their values; to promote individual member growth and development, to engage alumni and to prepare members of responsible citizenship.

Student Activities and Orientation

Student Activities creates transformational involvement and leadership opportunities with over 1,400 student organizations, immersive service trips and initiatives to serve locally and offers major campus events.

Student Advocacy Center

The Student Advocacy Center is committed to helping students navigate Ohio State's structure and to resolving issues that they encounter at the university.

Student Conduct

The Office of Student Life Student Conduct is focused on protecting student rights and helping to foster a safe and secure educational environment by upholding the standards of the university community.

Student Health Insurance

SHI manages the university's health insurance requirement and provides options to meet it. They help students make informed health insurance choices so they can protect their academic progress from disruptive health care costs.

Student Health Services

The Wilce Student Health Center, Student Life Student Health Services (SLSHS), is a Joint Commission accredited outpatient facility providing a variety of health care services to the student population.

Student Philanthropy

Student Philanthropy strives to educate students on the cultural and financial impact of altruistic behavior, cultivate a strong understanding of gratitude, and provide opportunities for current students to engage in the behavior of giving.

Student Wellness Center

The Student Wellness Center at The Ohio State University empowers students to strive for balance and wellness. Wellness is an active, ongoing process which involves becoming aware of and taking steps toward a healthier and happier life.

Technology Services

SLTS enables each area of the Office of Student Life; through responsible, secure, and accessible technology; to conduct university business in support of the student's educational and campus life needs outside of the classroom.

University Catering

University Catering is committed to providing the finest, most professional catering service, personalized to meet your needs on or off campus.

Willie J. Young Sr. Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement

OCCSE is the university's resource center for off-campus living and commuting, providing the means to find housing and roommates, resources to encourage safe practices, and supporting students to be a responsible neighbor.

Student Life Departments (2024)

The Office of Student Life consists of more than 30 departments, all dedicated to helping Buckeyes engage, learn and thrive.