An annual event, Thanksgiving Dinner brings together students, faculty and staff unable to return home for the long holiday weekend.
Every year, The Ohio State University hosts one of the largest Thanksgiving dinners on a college campus, the day before the holiday. An estimated 800 guests attend the free event, held at the Ohio Union in the Archie M. Griffin Ballroom.
The traditional Thanksgiving Dinner includes turkey, gravy, green beans and mashed potatoes, served with cornbread and pie.
Thanksgiving 2024 ticket information
All guests must have a ticket to attend the free event. Tickets will be available for pickup at 140 Enarson Classroom Building, Hale Hall, and the information desk at the Ohio Union starting on November 18. Tickets are free, and you must present a BuckID to pick up a ticket.
Doors open: 11:30 a.m.
Final Seating: 12:30 p.m.
Event concludes: 1:30 p.m.
Contact Megan Lawther or Kal Jordan-DeBruin with questions.
An Ohio State Signature Event, Thanksgiving Dinner is supported by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Frank W. Hale, Jr. Black Culture Center, the Office of International Affairs and the Office of Student Life’s Dining Services.