Office of Student Life

Programs

Parent and Family Relations offers in-person events and opportunities for families to experience life as a Buckeye. Click the boxes below for more information about each of our programs.

2025-2026 Program Calendar

A family member throwing a football on the South Oval
Oct. 4, 2025 / Time TBA

Buckeye Family Tailgate

Experience game day on campus with your student! Families will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to the game against the University of Minnesota and enjoy an outdoor tailgate before kickoff.
A family sitting at a table during Legacy Dinner 2024
March 27, 2026 / 7 p.m. ET

Legacy Dinner

This event recognizes students that have family members (e.g., siblings, parents and grandparents) that also attended and are graduates of The Ohio State University.
Three individuals take a selfie together
March 28, 2026

Buckeye Family Day

Family and friends are invited to participate in a plethora of activities on campus. Events are designed for all ages, including a self-guided tour of Ohio Stadium and much more.