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OSU students and alumni the world over use the name of their home state as a call and answer greeting. Upon spotting someone in OSU clothing, especially if in an unexpected place, the initiator will shout, "OH!" The recipient of the "OH" is supposed to respond, "IO!" Often the exchange ends with a hearty "Go Bucks!" from both parties.

The undisputed culmination of Beat Michigan Week, the Mirror Lake Jump is one of the most revered and infamous traditions at Ohio State. Traditions surrounding Mirror Lake have changed greatly throughout the years, beginning with the dunking of freshman by seniors. In its current incarnation, the Mirror Lake Jump takes place on the Thursday night preceeding the rivalry game versus the University of Michigan. Thousands of students take the icy plunge into the Mid-November water to ensure good luck for the Buckeyes. Popular legend states that the jump invokes the ghost of Coach Woody Hayes. Students are known to come in costume, or in no clothing at all. The University does not officially recognize Mirror Lake Night, as injuries are common. While University and Columbus police are always present in Mirror Lake Hollow, they are present only to keep order and treat hypothermia.

The Physics 131-133 Sequence is known as one of the most challenging science sequences at OSU. It is widely regarded as the weed-out course for many science and engineering programs. In addition, the Physics series meets in possibly the most decrepit building on campus. Smith Hall is one of the oldest un-renovated buildings on campus. Students often carve the date of their last Physics lecture into the desks, seats, or walls of this fine example of early-60s architecture. Nearly every desk on the first floor of the building is covered with carvings such as "Last 133 6-6-02" or "Last Physics EVER"