Four students stand together holding up their scarlet and gray tassels they just received as part of the Convocation tradition.

Convocation

Convocation is the official welcome event at Ohio State for first-year students.

Hear from university leaders, faculty, administrators and special guests, and take part in 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.