Office of Student Life

Black Student Association An Involved Living Organization

Executive Board Selection

Eligibility Details as of Jan. 2024

Pertinent Details

  • All candidates must be current undergraduate students at The Ohio State University (Columbus campus)  
  • Candidates can only run for TWO executive board position
  • Residency/OSU Housing Lottery/OSU Housing Reselection Process
  • The positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer, Director of Marketing, and Secretary must live in an University Housing residence hall. A full listing of OSU University Housing residences can be found at housing.osu.edu. Off-Campus Ambassadors must reside off-campus.
  • Candidates who will be entering their third, fourth, or fifth-year+ in the 2024-2025 academic year must have entered the OSU Housing Lottery by the deadline in order to remain eligible to run for the positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer, Director of Marketing, Secretary & On-Campus Ambassadors.  

Scholarship

  • All candidates are responsible for consulting with a financial aid advisor to understand how the scholarships will impact their financial aid status at the university. Scholarships will not be adjusted for individual needs. 
  • The positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer, Director of Marketing, and Secretary are all eligible for a housing scholarship:
    • 75% of room and board for the President
    • 50% of room and board for the Vice President, Treasurer, Director of Marketing, and Secretary

BSA E-Board