Communication students can participate in four student organizations that are associated with the School of Communication and advised by its faculty.

The Society of Professional Journalists student chapter at Ohio State has existed for 100 years. The purpose of this organization is to be a forum for intellectual exchange about issues related to journalism and mass communication. As the nation's most broad-based journalism organization, its student chapters seek to foster relationships between professionals and future journalists. Meets the first Thursday of the month at 6 pm in Room 106 Journalism. For more information, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) meets monthly to hold educational programs, visit local and regional public relations firms and media outlets and provide opportunities for social interaction with students of like interests and career goals. Organization for students interested in careers in public relations, event planning, media relations, communications, public affairs, advertising, marketing, or online communications after graduation. Meets every Wednesday at different locations on the Ohio State campus.

Kappa Tau Alpha is an honorary for students planning careers in journalism and mass communication. Kappa Tau Alpha supports and promotes the academic achievement of its members and sponsors two annual scholarships for journalism and communication students at Ohio State.

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) advocates for the better representation of Blacks in media content and in media employment. The OSU chapter has worked with the national and Columbus professional chapters to bring speakers, as well as to conduct workshops to educate the OSU community of issues concerning the media and the black community.

For additional information regarding student organizations in the School of Communication, please contact an Academic Advisor.