Homecoming 2024
All alumni are invited back to campus to reconnect with classmates and faculty, renew long-lost friendships, meet current students, and see how the college has grown during Homecoming Weekend on October 25-26, 2024. The weekend will feature a networking luncheon, a panel discussion about hiring and retaining new graduates, campus tours, a welcome home reception, an alumni society meeting, a college conversation with Dean Rustin Moore and our traditional game day tailgate on Saturday.
New in 2024: Join us in the new Ralph Rogan Equine Performance Evaluation Arena for the Networking Lunch, Welcome Home Reception and Game Day Tailgate!
Pay Forward
To support the college’s ongoing efforts to eliminate food insecurity, we encourage you to donate non-perishable food items when attending any of our Homecoming Weekend Activities for our CVM Community Cupboard. Learn more about the cupboard and other wellbeing initiatives at the college here.
Alumni and Friends Section Links
Register today to reserve your spot. If you are having trouble with registration, call Ohio State's Engagement Center at 1-800-762-5646.
Football Ticket Information
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Saturday, October 26, 2024
- Game Time: TBD
- Ohio Stadium
Alumni are invited to purchase tickets in the College of Veterinary Medicine seat block. Make sure to to purchase your ticket before August 27 to guarantee your seat in our section.
Don't forget to register for the College of Veterinary Medicine Homecoming tailgate 3 hours before the game!
If you are experiencing issues purchasing tickets, contact the Athletic Ticket Office at 614-292-2624 or 1-800-GOBUCKS
Schedule
Registration is required for most Homecoming events.
Unless noted, all events take place in the new Ralph Rogan Equine Performance Evaluation Arena, located behind the Galbreath Equine Center. Follow directional signage to find the new location!
Friday, October 25
- Noon
Alumni Networking Lunch
Please note this event is for CVM Alumni and current students only - Afternoon
College Tours - 4 p.m.
Game Time with the Dean! // VMC Auditorium
College town hall, featuring Q/A with Dean Rustin Moore - 5 p.m.
Welcome Home Reception - 6:30 p.m.
Class of 1974 50th Reunion // Hummel Grand Lounge, Veterinary Medicine Academic Building
Class of 1999 25th Reunion // Equine Arena - 7 p.m.
Other classes to coordinate reunions individually
Saturday, October 26
Please note that timing is TBD based on game time, activities start approximately 3 hours before kick-off
- TBD
Veterinary Medicine Alumni Society Annual Meeting // VMC Auditorium
Open to all college alumni - TBD
Welcome Home Tailgate - TBD
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers
Tickets purchased separately
Accommodations
A room block is available at the Aloft University District (1295 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH, 43212). Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis, make sure to book you room before the block closes on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
Getting Here
There are currently several construction projects that could impact your travel around campus. Make sure to visit the Traffic Impacts site before your visit.
From the North
- Drive south on State Route 315
- Exit at Lane Avenue (the sign reads - Lane Ave, Ohio State Univ, Upper Arlington)
- At the end of the ramp, TURN LEFT (east) on W. Lane Ave. and go under (State Route 315)
- TURN RIGHT (south) at the light onto Fyffe Road and go one block to the next light
- TURN LEFT (east) onto Woody Hayes Drive and go one block
- Before you cross the Olentangy River, TURN RIGHT (south) onto Coffey Road, which ends in a cul-de-sac
From the South
- Drive north on State Route 315
- Exit at Lane Avenue (the sign reads - Lane Ave, Upper Arlington, Ohio State Univ.)
- At the end of the ramp, TURN RIGHT (east) on W. Lane Ave.
- TURN RIGHT (south) at the light onto Fyffe Road and go one block to the next light
- TURN LEFT (east) onto Woody Hayes Drive and go one block
- Before you cross the Olentangy River, TURN RIGHT (south) onto Coffey Road which ends in a cul-de-sac
Please note there are no longer pay and display machines in the veterinary medicine parking lots. You can pay for parking day of by downloading the ParkMobile App to your phone to set up an account and register your vehicle before heading to campus.
PARKING FOR FRIDAY
Use the ParkMobile App to pay for parking in surface lots across campus, or please visit the CampusParc OSU website for other options and more information.
PARKING FOR SATURDAY
The veterinary medicine parking lots are permit only on Football Saturdays. Please visit the CampusParc OSU website for the most up-to-date game day parking and shuttle information.
Reunion Scholarship Challenge
This year we're challenging the classes of 2019, 2014, 2009, 2004, 1999, 1994, 1989, 1984, 1979, 1974 to participate in our Reunion Scholarship Challenge. Gifts to any scholarship fund at the college count for the Reunion Scholarship Challenge. Some classes have chosen to establish a named scholarship endowment while others are supporting some of the general scholarship funds already established at the college. The challenge lasts all year, the classes with the highest overall percentage participation in the challenge will be recognized with special prizes at the end of the year.
Contact Us
For more information about alumni events and volunteer opportunities or to update your information, please contact:
Tiffany Dodson
Alumni Relations & Engagement Coordinator
614-247-1675
dodson.224@osu.edu