The Ohio State University

NACAC Conference 2025

Welcome, counselors!

Counselor events

Join us on campus to learn more about Ohio State. We're one of the nation's top public universities, and a great choice for your brightest students.

Buckeye Counselor Kickoff

Wednesday, September 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

While you’re in Columbus, you have to come see us! Let us show off campus and share what makes Ohio State so special. We’ve packed our open-house-style Buckeye Counselor Kickoff with great programming and plenty of Buckeye spirit.

  • Campus tours: Experience the highlights with an Ohio State University Ambassador
  • Admissions overviews: Get the important details for all student types
  • Resource fair: Meet academic departments and student life partners
  • Spotlight sessions and panels: Engage with current students and university administrators

To make it easy, we’ll provide roundtrip transportation from the Convention Center, which is less than 10 minutes away. We'll provide refreshments, too.

Registration is required, so don’t wait. (Registration will close on Sunday, September 14, or once capacity is reached.) We’ll share the program schedule and transportation details closer to the event.

Register

Admissions Overviews and Campus Tours

Various dates and times

Plan to stop by for an Admissions Overview and Tour either pre-conference or post-conference. Please note that transportation will not be provided from the Columbus Convention Center, but we can store luggage during your visit.

  • Monday, September 15
    9 to 11:30 a.m.
  • Monday, September 15
    1 to 3:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, September 16
    9 to 11:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, September 16 (Note: abbreviated tour)
    1 to 3 p.m.
  • Thursday, September 18 (Note: abbreviated tour)
    8 to 10 a.m.
  • Sunday, September 21: (Note: Counselor greeting and abbreviated tour)
    10 to 11:30 a.m.
Register
By invitation only

Scarlet and Gray Soiree

Wednesday, September 17, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

The Ohio State University is hosting the Scarlet and Gray Soiree, an invite-only event to be held at Ohio State’s iconic Ohio Stadium (aka “The Horseshoe"). Let us welcome you to our university and the city of Columbus in style.

More details to come about this great way to kick of the National Conference and your time in Columbus.

Get to know our campus

The Ohio State University is less than five miles north of the Greater Columbus Convention Center, making it a convenient visit during your time at the NACAC conference. Find more ways to discover Ohio State at visit.osu.edu.

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Undergraduate Admissions Welcome Center

Ohio Union, Third Floor
1739 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43210

Undergraduate Admissions

Student Academic Services Bldg., Third Floor
281 W. Lane Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43210

NACAC Conference 2025

Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

RPAC

Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC)
337 Annie & John Glenn Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43210

Contact us

If you can't fit a visit to Ohio State's Columbus campus  into your schedule, please contact us to schedule a time to meet with an admissions representative. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

614-292-3980

askabuckeye@osu.edu