Ohio State News Alerts
Ohio State News Alerts are sent when there is a timely update for faculty, staff and students at The Ohio State University.
These are separate and distinct from Buckeye Alerts — which are sent by our Department of Public Safety when the campus community needs to take immediate action to remain safe. If subscribed, you will continue to receive Buckeye Alerts during the rare circumstances when it is determined that the campus community needs to take immediate action.
Parents, families and others can provide their cell phone number to receive the news alerts via text message by texting ‘NEWS’ to 644678.
News Alerts
With Ohio State students, faculty and staff now on our campuses, the university is sharing some important updates and reminders to help ensure a successful start to the 2026-27 year.
The Ohio State University Columbus campus will resume in-person classes, as scheduled, on Wednesday, January 28. Online classes will also occur, as scheduled.
The National Weather Service is projecting 11 or more inches of snow this weekend, and Franklin County is in a Level 3 snow emergency as of Sunday at Noon. No one should be out during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel …
The university is providing a summary of important initiatives and resources for the 2025-26 academic year.
The Community Crime Map is once again active as the spring semester begins at Ohio State.
