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Ohio State moves 15,500 students for fall term; president says university is reviewing long-term housing strategy

5606809 · August 20, 2025
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President Ted Carter said Ohio State will move roughly 4,500 to 5,000 students on the first day and about 15,500 over four days; he acknowledged aging residence halls, rising living costs, and said the university is evaluating long-term housing quality and relationships with off-campus landlords.

President Ted Carter said Ohio State expects to move about 4,500 to 5,000 undergraduate students during the first day of move-in and about 15,500 students over the next four days as the university begins the fall term.

"I think we're moving about 4,500, 5,000 ish today, just today. And that's over 4 days. We'll move 15,500 students into housing over the next 4 days," Carter said at a Columbus Metropolitan Club forum.

Carter acknowledged that some residence halls are aging…

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