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Ohio State regional campus Homecoming Court members with Brutus Buckeye outside the Longaberger Alumni House for the regional campus Homecoming recognition ceremony.

Homecoming

Homecoming is an Ohio State tradition dating back to 1922. In 2011, regional campuses first began participating with their own Homecoming Court. These students participate in the Ohio State Newark Homecoming celebration as well as Ohio State's annual Homecoming Week.

Apply now for Ohio State's 2026 Homecoming court

Royal Buckeyes get exclusive access to university-wide celebrations. You must be enrolled in autumn semester 2026 to be considered for this prestigious honor. 

Applications are due April 3.

Questions? Contact John Davenport at davenport.285@osu.edu.

Homecoming Court

Court members are chosen based on their leadership qualities, spirit, integrity, and achievement through their contributions and involvement at Ohio State. The court selection process begins with an online application. After review of application materials, top applicants will be invited for individual interviews with Ohio State faculty, staff, and alumni. The scores from the application and interview are combined to determine the members of the Homecoming Court.

The students selected for the Homecoming Court represent Ohio State Newark during Homecoming weekend in Columbus. On Friday, the Court attends a coronation ceremony and Homecoming parade. Saturday, they attend a toast with university leadership prior to the Ohio State football Homecoming game. 

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Ohio State Newark Homecoming Court members are introduced on stage by dean and director Matt Smith at the regional campus Homecoming recognition ceremony.
Ohio State Newark Homecoming Court members with campus leaders at the Longaberger Alumni House for the regional campus Homecoming recognition ceremony.
Ohio State Newark Homecoming Court members and Royal Buckeyes Nia Coats and Jaylyn Workman with Brutus Buckeye at the Longaberger Alumni House for the regional campus Homecoming recognition ceremony.
Ohio State Newark Homecoming Court members with Brutus Buckeye outside the Longaberger Alumni House for the regional campus Homecoming recognition ceremony.
Ohio State regional campus Homecoming Court members with Brutus Buckeye outside the Longaberger Alumni House for the regional campus Homecoming recognition ceremony.
Ohio State Newark Homecoming Court member Thomas Maul with Brutus Buckeye outside the Longaberger Alumni House for the regional campus Homecoming recognition ceremony.
Ohio State Newark Homecoming Court member Jaylyn Workman with Brutus Buckeye outside the Longaberger Alumni House for the regional campus Homecoming recognition ceremony.
Ohio State Newark Homecoming Court member Acacia Rhodes with Brutus Buckeye outside the Longaberger Alumni House for the regional campus Homecoming recognition ceremony.
Ohio State Newark Homecoming Court member Nia Coats with Brutus Buckeye outside the Longaberger Alumni House for the regional campus Homecoming recognition ceremony.
Ohio State Newark Homecoming Court member Hailey Jones with Brutus Buckeye outside the Longaberger Alumni House for the regional campus Homecoming recognition ceremony.
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Students representing the Homecoming Court for the Ohio State regional campuses attend a recognition ceremony at the Longaberger Alumni House in Columbus.
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Four students on the Homecoming Court stand on a stage with Dean and Director Matt Smith in front of a room of people for the Homecoming regional campuses coronation ceremony.
Ohio State Newark staff and students on the Homecoming court stand with Brutus Buckeye outside the Longaberger Alumni House for a Homecoming ceremony.
Two students selected as the 2025 Royal Buckeyes stand together wearing their sashes.
Five students dressed in formal attire wear sashes indicating they are on the Homecoming court.
Students representing the Ohio State Newark Homecoming court stand with Brutus Buckeye outside the Longergber Alumni House for a Homecoming coronation ceremony.
Students representing the Homecoming court of all Ohio State regional campuses gather around Brutus Buckeye on the steps of the Longaberger Alumni House.
Two members of the Ohio State Newark Homecoming court pose together in front of the Ohio State seal in the Longaberger Alumni House.
A student on the Ohio State Newark Homecoming court stands with Brutus Buckeye.
Ohio State Newark Dean and Director happily greets Brutus Buckeye with a handshake and pat on the back.
Chelsea Shipley stands in front of the Ohio State seal in the Longaberger Alumni House wearing a "Royal Buckeye" sash.
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Five students from Ohio State Newark serve on the Homecoming court and attend a coronation ceremony at the Longaberger Alumni House in Columbus.
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The Homecoming Court stands together outside for a photo.
Homecoming court members and Office of Student Life staff members stand together for a photo outside.
Homecoming Court royal Buckeyes stand together outside for a portrait.
Three members of the Homecoming court stand in front of the university seal at the Longaberger Alumni House.
Chelsea Shipley wears her royal Buckeye sash while the other court members applaud.
A staff member places the royal Buckeye sash on Bryson Grooms.
The Homecoming Court members and Office of Student Life staff members stand under the university seal in the Longaberger Alumni House.
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Photos of the Newark campus Homecoming court at the coronations ceremony in Columbus.

Royal Buckeyes and Court Members