Is there a way to perform an OSU student search?

Bit of an odd question, but is there a way to search for students at Ohio State University? I'm trying to connect with some potential roommates before heading off to college. Feel free to DM me if you don't want to reveal any 'trade secrets' - LOL.

While many universities, including Ohio State University, do provide online student directories, their use is typically limited in scope due to privacy concerns and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Hence, you may not be able to search for students unless you are already enrolled in the university and have authorized access. That being said, you can try reaching out to other incoming students through official and unofficial social media pages dedicated to OSU. Check out the university's Facebook groups or pages, Instagram pages, or even Reddit communities specific to OSU. These platforms often have threads or posts dedicated to helping incoming freshmen find roommates.

For a more formal option, Ohio State University has a platform called Ohio State: Roommate Search where you can upload a profile and browse potential roommates. However, it's open only to admitted students who have paid the acceptance fee, and you will need to use your OSU username and password to access the system.

Remember to be mindful of your online security and privacy when communicating and sharing information over these platforms. It's always best to share sensitive personal information only inside protected school systems.