Welcome to Campus!
We'd love to meet you at our Welcome Week 2026 events!
B-dubs Hang-Out
- Saturday, August 22
- 8pm at the upstairs level of the Buffalo Wild Wings on Lane Ave
Also, join us beforehand for a campus hangout on the college green at 6 to hang out, play yard games., and meet some new friends. This is a great place to start if you're new to Cru and looking to meet new people!
OSU Involvement Fair
- Sunday, August 23
- 4-7pm on the Oval
Come find us in the religious organization section, fill out our survey, and get a free sticker!
Worship Night
- Monday, August 24
- 8pm at Browning Ampitheater
Join us for a night of worship led by our RealLife band on the eve of the first day of classes.
First Small Group
- August 25 or 26
- Evenings in your dorm or off campus area
Check out a small group in your area of campus to meet new people, study the Bible, and help make OSU feel a little bit more like home. Fill out the form below and a Small Group leader will be sure to reach out to you!
The First RealLife
- Thursday , August 27 at 8pm.
- Independence Hall
- Every Thursday night our movement gathers together at RealLife for a worship, a talk from the Bible, a student testimony, and time to connect with one another. Join us for our first RealLife of the year, and then come with us to B-Dubs on Lane Ave afterwards! (Wings are on us if its your first time!)
Cru BBQ
- Friday , August 29
- In the back lot at GEMS (140 E 16th St) at 7pm.
Come celebrate the end of the first week of classes with us. We'll have delicous BBQ, yard games, and a chance to hang out with new friends and old ones!
Join us on Thursday Nights at RealLIfe!
RealLife is a place where students bring students to worship God through music, hear a talk from the Bible, share stories of how God is at work, and connect with new and old friends. We'll be together every Thursday night this semester. We'd love to have you join us!
Click here for more info.
Small Groups
Small Groups are the best way to get connected to Cru Ohio State.
Let's Journey Together
Are you looking for a group of caring friends in your residence hall, a community to study the Bible with, or just wanting to try something new? Small groups are a great place to start! They are one of the best parts Cru at Ohio State and Columbus State. At small group, all are welcome, regardless of faith background or experience. We hope you'll check one out!
Click here and scroll down to find a list of small groups around campus that you can get connected to!
Summer Missions with Cru
You can spend part or all of your summer growing in your faith alongside other students.
What's this all about?
Summer Missions give you the opportunity to spend anywhere from a week to 9 weeks of your summer growing in your faith. You'll have a chance to meet people from across the country and around the world. You will get to study the Bible with others, share your faith, and build friendships that can last for the rest of your life. It's a grand adventure that you won't ever forget!
Where can I go?
You can go just about anywhere. This summer buckeyes are heading to Estonia, Chicago and Ocean City, New Jersey, but there are Summer Missions in tons of other places. Head to the Cru Summer Missions page to check out other locations and to learn more!
FLT is a community of Christian freshmen who desire to grow in their understanding of our mission as a movement of Cru, want to be more equipped in how to engage with their peers, and are eager to connect with other like-minded freshmen across campus.
FLT will meet on Thursdays from 5:30-7:00. For more info, ask a small group leader or contact FLT leaders Lydia (937-956-0269) or Bennett (330-472-6424).
RealLife Band Auditions
Audition for the 2026-2027 RealLife Worship Band!
We are looking for individuals with a passion for music and for leading others in worship to audition for the new school year!
For more information you can check out the audition information at the bottom of the RealLife Band page.
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