Office of Student Life
ROUTES Unlimited
An Involved Living Initiative

Make Connections

Start a Path to Success Right Where You Live

Being a student at The Ohio State University means being part of a dynamic community shaped by unique and transformative ways to learn and engage with a wide array of individuals, ideas, viewpoints, and perspectives.  

ROUTES Unlimited (RU) works to make sure students make connections with these resources in ways that give them the skills and knowledge to foster success not only for themselves, but also others. 

Connection-focused Opportunity Path programs coordinated by RU help students build these bonds right where they live in or around the Ohio State campus communities. 

Through Connections-Focused Opportunity Paths RU participants:   

  • Cultivate a sense of belonging and mattering within the Buckeye community 
  • Explore identities, values, and lived experiences through dialogue and reflection  
  • Strengthen interpersonal skills and accountability within learning-centered environments  

Featured opportunity path program experiences include:  

  • Good Eats    
    Uses food as a shared entry point for meaningful connection. Participants explore culture, identity, and belonging through facilitated meals and conversation—building communication skills and appreciation for intellectual and cultural diversity.  

  • Wayfinder Faculty & Community Chats    
    Create dynamic spaces where classroom learning and community knowledge are linked to real-life application. These conversations help students translate academic concepts into practical skills they can use in residence halls, campus leadership, and life beyond Ohio State.       

  • Roads 2 Wellness    
    Supports students in applying the Ten Dimensions of Wellness through realistic and actionable practices that promote resilience, holistic well-being, and healthy community living. 

  • TEATRO    
    Engages the arts as a catalyst for dialogue, reflection, and engagement. Participants develop empathy, critical thinking, and creative expressions while examining personal and societal narratives.    

View the ROUTES Unlimited Programming Calendar  to explore more about these and other upcoming programs, experiences, and engagement opportunities.