Office of Student Life

Residential Experience

Core to Ohio State’s legacy and success is our residential experience.

This Residential Experience area of focus defines, creates and realizes the future of the student residential experience, on- and off-campus. The department's programs and services influence the daily lives of Buckeyes, including dining, housing on- and off-campus and the residence life experience.

Residential Experience Departments

Dining Location

Dining Services

Dining Services operates more than 30 locations on campus, with a variety of service styles, locations, hours and cuisines.
Facilities staff member talking with students in their resident hall room.

Facilities

Facilities strives to deliver the best facility services to Ohio State students, staff, faculty and guests. The goal is to provide clean, safe, innovative and comfortable facilities to be enjoyed by everyone.
Facility Planning and Design

Planning, Projects and Space Management

Planning, Projects and Space Management leads and coordinates facilities planning and interior design services for the Office of Student Life.
Housing Administration

Housing and Residence Education

Living on campus offers many advantages and has been proven to enhance students’ success at Ohio State. Our residential communities offer students matchless support and safety, academic assistance and amazing leadership opportunities.
OCCSS

Willie J. Young Sr. Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement

OCCSE is the university's resource center for off-campus living and commuting, providing the means to find housing and roommates, resources to encourage safe practices, and supporting students to be a responsible neighbor.