University Board

The university Board of Trustees serves as the chief fiduciary and strategic body of The Ohio State University.

2026 graduate/professional student trustee application

If you are a currently enrolled professional or graduate student and Ohio resident who will be attending Ohio State through at least May 2028, consider applying to serve as the next graduate/professional student member of The Ohio State University Board of Trustees. Applications are due by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026.

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Current trustees

Ohio’s governor appoints 15 voting trustees and two non-voting student trustees, all of whom must be Ohio residents. Additionally, the board may select up to three non-voting, non-Ohio residents to serve as charter trustees for three-year terms.

Committees

Standing committees of the board, the members of which are appointed annually by the chair, consider and make recommendations for action by the board on various matters.

Meeting calendar

The Board of Trustees and its committees meet throughout the year with focused agendas and presentations. Meetings are open to the public, but seating is limited.

Archived meeting minutes

The board maintains meeting minutes for each fiscal year dating back to 1870.

Former trustees

Today's trustees build on the work of generations of volunteer leaders who have guided the university since before its founding.

Board history

Since its creation, The Ohio State University Board of Trustees has ensured the institution it governs serves the best interests of the state, its people and society at large.