Ohio State University-Marion CampusStudent Guide

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Public Research University in Marion, OH. Operating on a semester system.

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Marion, OH
886 students
@osumarion.osu.edu
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Student guide · Autumn Semester 2026

The semester, explained for Ohio State University-Marion Campus

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Autumn Semester 2026
Campus terms
7
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Autumn Semester 2026 runs Aug 25, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

28 entries
  1. Autumn Semester 2026Relevant now
  2. Autumn 2026 7-week Session 1
  3. Autumn 2026 7-week Session 2
  4. Spring Semester 2027
  5. Spring 2027 7-week Session 1
  6. Spring 2027 7-week Session 2
  7. Summer Term 2027
  8. Summer 2027 8-week Session 1
  9. Summer 2027 6-week Session 1
  10. Summer 2027 4-week Session 1
  11. Summer 2027 8-week Session 2
  12. Summer 2027 4-week Session 2
  13. Summer 2027 6-week Session 2
  14. Summer 2027 4-week Session 3
  15. Autumn Semester 2027
  16. Autumn 2027 7-week Session 1
  17. Autumn 2027 7-week Session 2
  18. Spring Semester 2028
  19. Spring 2028 7-week Session 1
  20. Spring 2028 7-week Session 2
  21. Summer Term 2028
  22. Summer 2028 8-week Session 1
  23. Summer 2028 6-week Session 1
  24. Summer 2028 4-week Session 1
  25. Summer 2028 8-week Session 2
  26. Summer 2028 4-week Session 2
  27. Summer 2028 6-week Session 2
  28. Summer 2028 4-week Session 3

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Campus language

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7 terms

M

MTC
Marion Technical College, the institution that shares the campus and facilities with OSU Marion.

O

OSUM
Ohio State University Marion, the common abbreviation for the campus used in student organization titles.

R

Regional
A term used to describe the Marion campus in relation to the main Columbus campus.

S

SAB
Student Activities Board, the organization responsible for planning campus events and programming.

T

The Annex
The Annex of Marion, the primary off-campus apartment complex specifically serving students of OSU Marion and MTC.
The Cafe
The Alber Student Center Cafe, the main dining location on the Marion campus.
The Prairie
The Larry R. Yoder Prairie Learning Laboratory, a 15-acre reconstructed prairie on campus used for research and walking.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

10 details
Alber
The Alber Student Center, which houses the gym, cafe, and student lounge.
Bryson
Bryson Hall, an academic building shared with Marion Technical College.
BuckeyeLink
The online portal for managing registration, financial aid, and student records.
BuckID
The official Ohio State student identification card used for library access and printing.
Carmen
The Canvas-based learning management system used for all course materials and assignments.
marion_caf
Marion Café
Maynard
Maynard Hall, the main administrative building housing admissions and financial aid.
Morrill
Morrill Hall, a primary academic building containing classrooms and the library.
S&E
The Science and Engineering Building, a modern facility for STEM labs and classes.
Shared Campus
The unique arrangement where OSU Marion and Marion Technical College share the same physical campus and resources.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Autumn Semester 2026 runs Aug 25, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
7 approved campus terms and 10 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Engineering Club

Fosters a collaborative environment for students in engineering and technology to share knowledge through hands-on projects, workshops, and professional networking.

Open to all

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Campus Activity Board

A student-led club that plans and facilitates fun, free, social activities for Marion campus students.

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Campus rituals

Homecoming

A week of celebration where a court of six students is recognized as Homecoming Royalty, participating in campus celebrations and Ohio State's Annual Homecoming Week.

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Resources & spaces

Career Services

Assists students with career exploration, resume building, interview skills, and finding internships and job opportunities.

Open to all

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Counseling & Wellness Services

Provides free and confidential services to all enrolled students, including 1:1 counseling, small groups, case management, and health & wellness coaching.

Open to all

Disability Services

Provides accommodations and support for students with physical disabilities, learning differences, mental health conditions, or chronic health diagnoses to remove barriers and help them thrive.

Source: marion.osu.edu · Verified 1 month ago

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Life in Marion for Ohio State University-Marion Campus Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Marion.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$638

Cost of Living Index

84

Student Population

2,816

City Transportation

Walkability

41

Bikeability

38

Public Transit

Wyandot and Marion Public Transit

Nearest Airports

Marion Municipal Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

50.2°F

Avg Snowfall

23.2 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Marion Campus Surface Lots

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Permits are required; managed by CampusParc.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Ohio State University-Marion Campus

Autumn Semester Classes Begin

August 25, 2026

All Ohio State Campuses

First day of the autumn semester and first-session classes.

Hatha Yoga Summer Class

August 17, 2026

Alber Student Center Multipurpose Room

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Ohio State University-Marion Campus

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

2 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Annex of Marion

Harding Centre

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@osumarion.osu.edu

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