Homecoming Weekend

Oct. 25-26

Greetings alumni! The College of Nursing and Nursing Alumni Society along with a host of students, faculty, staff and a new dean await your return to campus. We look forward to welcoming you back home to campus this fall for Homecoming! This year we will be honoring all graduates from years ending in "4" or "9". Not a milestone year? Come anyway—all alumni and guests are welcome!

Registration Information

Registration is now open and will close Friday, October 11 at 5 p.m. EST. Register here.

To register by phone, call the Alumni Association’s Customer Service Line at 800-762-5646 or 614-292-2281.

Football Tickets

The Athletics Ticket Office has created a specific link for our College of Nursing block to be used to purchase your tickets from live inventory via their Ohio State Athletics Ticket Office account. Purchase tickets in the College of Nursing Block here. Ticket sales end August 27th.

Instructions for Purchasing Tickets:

Click on this unique link
Once the Ohio Stadium Virtual Venue loads, click the number of seats you wish to purchase in the top bar.
- The section(s) assigned to your group will have a green dot hovering over the section.
Click into the section assigned to your group to see actual seat availability.
- Note: If you do not see any available seats, change the option on the “Select your View” panel to see seats potentially under the C deck overhang
- If you need wheelchair accessible seats, click the Accessible toggle and available wheelchair seats will appear as available, although they will likely not be in the same section as your group. If no wheelchair accessible seats are available, we encourage you to purchase in your group’s block and then contact the Athletics Ticket Office via email to athletic.tix@osu.edu to exchange your seats.
Select the seats you’d like to purchase directly from the map and click Add to Cart
When prompted, sign-in to your Athletics Ticket Office account or Ticketmaster account
At the shopping cart, review your selection then click Check Out
Enter your form of payment or select one already in your account, accept the Terms and Conditions, and select Pay Today to complete your transaction.
- You will receive a confirmation page and an email as well
All tickets are mobile only. As soon as your order is confirmed, your mobile tickets will be ready to manage in your Ohio State Buckeyes Account. For information on managing your mobile tickets, please visit our Digital Ticketing Guide

If you are experiencing any issues, contact the Athletics Ticket Office at via email to athletic.tix@osu.edu, via livechat, or by phone at 1-800-GOBUCKS. Customer service staff is available M-F 9am-4pm ET.

1. Click on this unique link.

2. Once the Ohio Stadium Virtual Venue loads, click the number of seats you wish to purchase in the top bar.

3. The section(s) assigned to your group will have a green dot hovering over the section. Click into the section assigned to your group to see actual seat availability.

Note: If you do not see any available seats, change the option on the “Select your View” panel to see seats potentially under the C deck overhang

If you need wheelchair-accessible seats, click the Accessible toggle and available wheelchair seats will appear as available, although they will likely not be in the same section as your group. If no wheelchair-accessible seats are available, we encourage you to purchase in your group’s block and then contact the Athletics Ticket Office via email to athletic.tix@osu.edu to exchange your seats.

4. Select the seats you’d like to purchase directly from the map and click Add to Cart

5. When prompted, sign-in to your Athletics Ticket Office account or Ticketmaster account

6. At the shopping cart, review your selection then click Check Out

7. Enter your form of payment or select one already in your account, accept the Terms and Conditions, and select Pay Today to complete your transaction. You will receive a confirmation page and an email as well.

All tickets are mobile only. As soon as your order is confirmed, your mobile tickets will be ready to manage in your Ohio State Buckeyes Account. For information on managing your mobile tickets, please visit our Digital Ticketing Guide.

College of Nursing Class Giving Challenge

Each year individuals in classes celebrating their reunion (this year it’s 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014 and 2019) give back to honor the anniversary of their College of Nursing education. In addition to, or in lieu of, attending your reunion on Oct. 25-26, we hope you will join your classmates in supporting your class gift. Your gift enables the college to meet ever-changing opportunities and challenges through innovative programming, student financial support, career services and more. Make a gift now!

Schedule of Events

Friday, Oct. 25

9:30-11:30 a.m. Heminger Hall Open House
Heminger Hall Atrium

Arrive early at Heminger Hall for an open house. View historical nursing uniforms on display, take yourself on a self-guided building tour, or mingle with classmates in the Atrium. Coffee will be provided.

11:30-1:00 p.m. Class of 1969 Lunch
Heminger Hall, Deans Suite Conference Room (3rd Floor)
Members of the class of 1969 are invited to a private lunch. Boxed lunches will be provided. Can’t attend in person? Join your class virtually over Zoom. Contact Olivia Cotton at cotton.1096@osu.edu to receive the Zoom link.

11:30-1:00 p.m. 50th Reunion Luncheon
Heminger 130
Members of the Class of 1974 and a guest are invited to enjoy a luncheon hosted by our dean.

AND

11:30-1:00 p.m. Continuing Education Lunch and Learn
Newton Hall 172
This activity will award 1.0 contact hour of continuing education. Successful completion requires your attendance for 80 percent of the session and submission of an evaluation form. The Ohio State University College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Speaker and topic to be announced soon. Speaker will be announced soon.

1:15-2:00 p.m. Tours
Meet in Heminger Atrium
Take a tour of our lab and building spaces.

2:00-2:45 p.m. Tours
Meet in Heminger Atrium
Take a tour of a lab and building spaces.

3:00-4:00 p.m. Healthy Cooking Demonstration (Healthy Appetizers)
Barbara and Lawrence Berger Demonstration Kitchen
Sample healthy afternoon snacks, view a live cooking demonstration and learn about the benefits of eating nutritious flavorful meals with Wexner Medical Center Department of Nutrition.

4:00-5:00 p.m. State of the College Address
Newton Hall 172
Our dean will highlight the recent exciting accomplishments of the college, share their vision for the future.

5:00-7:00 p.m. Reunion Celebration
Heminger Hall Atrium
Join us for an evening celebration of all graduates from years ending in a “4” or “9”! Catch up with classmates and reminisce about the days gone by. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages provided.

Saturday, Oct. 26

Time: TBA (3 hours before kick-off)
Nursing Alumni Society Tailgate
Heminger Hall atrium

$25 Adults/$15 Children (age 12 and under)
Join nursing alumni and guests for the annual Homecoming tailgate before the Buckeyes take
on the Nebraksa Cornhuskers!

Time TBA
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Nebraska
Ohio Stadium

Football ticket information can be found here.

FAQs

When can I register for College of Nursing Homecoming events?

Registration will open Friday, June 14th and close Friday, October 11th at 5 p.m. EST.

How do I register for College of Nursing Homecoming events?

To register, call the Alumni Association’s Customer Service Line at 800-762-5646 or 614-292-2281 or visit here.

When registering by phone, you can:

Become a paying member of the Nursing Alumni Society by donating $35 or more to the College of Nursing

To confirm your registration, contact the Alumni Association customer service center at 800-762-5646 or 614-292-2281.

Registration will open Friday, June 14, and close Friday, October 11 at 5 p.m. EST.

What is included in the Nursing Alumni Society tailgate?

Join nursing alumni and friends and enjoy a buffet, bar and live music.

Am I eligible to purchase football tickets?

The Athletics Ticket Office has created a specific link with a promo code to be used to purchase your tickets from live inventory via their Ohio State Athletics Ticket Office account.

Link and details to purchase your tickets can be found here.

Ohio State will employ mobile-only ticketing for all events moving forward, enabling contactless entry into Ohio Stadium and other athletics venues. Offering greater convenience and safety, fans can access their ticket online, transfer to family and friends, utilize Buckeyes TicketExchange, or donate tickets to charity. Download the official Ohio State Buckeyes app to access and manage your mobile tickets. For more Information on mobile tickets, visit the Digital Ticketing Guide.

Where do I pick up my football tickets?

Link and details to purchase your tickets can be found here.

Where are the accessible parking spots on campus?

Check back in mid-August for more details.

How else can I learn what’s going on during Homecoming weekend?

Check out the Alumni Association website to see what else is going on around campus. [https://www.osu.edu/alumni/]

What do I wear?

While there is no dress code, we encourage you to wear scarlet and gray. You can refer to photos from Homecoming Weekend 2023 for ideas. If you will attend the tailgate, please dress accordingly for the day’s weather.

Who is my class chair and how do I contact them?