You are cordially invited to join us for Convocation, your official and formal welcome from university leaders to your time at The Ohio State University. We suggest students arrive to be part of the processional party starting 10:15 a.m. with the main event expected to start by 11 a.m. You may instead choose to participate in Convocation virtually by watching a live stream of the ceremony from a location of your choosing. Access the video on Monday morning through the Convocation webpage.
Convocation is the official welcome event at Ohio State for first-year students. Students hear from university leaders, 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.
Over the next few weeks, there are many other events such as the Graduate Student Fall Welcome Picnic and the Graduate and Professional Student Involvement Fair that are designed to bring graduate students together as a community. We encourage you to attend these events to connect with graduate students, learn about the university and find important resources. The Graduate School is also here to provide support as you begin your graduate career at Ohio State.
If you have questions or concerns about the convocation, please let us know.