How to apply

Hosts attending Buckeye Bound

Application cycle

The spring 2025 cohort application will open August 15, 2024.

Note: You must be a currently enrolled Ohio State student graduating after the spring 2025 semester to apply. To be considered, complete and submit the two-part application below by October 6, 2024.

Every candidate must attend an information session for their application to be considered (see options below). If you cannot attend an information session, please contact Casey Rinella at rinella.12@osu.edu.

Ready to learn more? Attend a mandatory info session:

All info sessions will be held in the Undergraduate Admissions Welcome Center in the Ohio Union (3rd floor).

  • August 28, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
  • September 9, 6 to 7 p.m.
  • September 17, 5 to 6 p.m.
  • October 3, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Application

Apply here!

This is a two-part application. After you submit your resume in Workday, you will receive an email with a link to complete the second portion of your application. You must complete and submit both parts to be considered for the Recruitment Host Program.

What are the benefits of being a Host?

Beyond having a guaranteed seat at each Ohio State home football game (section 13AA), Hosts get to:

  • Give back to the university and your community by recruiting the next generation of Buckeyes
  • Interact with students from different backgrounds and learn to work with a diverse group of coworkers
  • Improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Become experts about what's happening on campus and with Ohio State football
  • Develop life-long connections with other Buckeyes