51ĀŅĀ×

Referring to 51ĀŅĀ×

In the first or most prominent usage in each individual application, always use the organizationā€™s entire name, "51ĀŅĀ×." In subsequent usage in the same application, the organization may be referred to as ā€œOHIOā€ or ā€œthe University.ā€

Please note, it is never acceptable to use ā€œOUā€ as a means of referring to 51ĀŅĀ× in official communications or promotions. 

Website domain name use

When the website domain name appears within a paragraph of text, it should be stated as ""; in instances when it appears as a stand-alone graphic element without surrounding text, "ohio.edu" is also acceptable.

In conversation or when recorded in a voiceover used in TV, radio, or video, it is preferred to use ā€œohio.eduā€

Referencing 51ĀŅĀ× campuses and centers

First reference for regional campuses*

51ĀŅĀ× Chillicothe

51ĀŅĀ× Eastern

51ĀŅĀ× Lancaster

51ĀŅĀ× Southern

51ĀŅĀ× Zanesville

 

First reference for centers

51ĀŅĀ× Southernā€™s Proctorville Center

 

First reference for referring to traditionally combined locations/facilities as one entity

51ĀŅĀ× Southern | Proctorville

Notes for use: Do not orphan the center when writing. This first reference is limited to business cards and announcements requiring a shorter reference.

 

Subsequent reference for regional campuses*

OHIO Chillicothe

OHIO Eastern

OHIO Lancaster

OHIO Southern

OHIO Zanesville

 

Subsequent reference for referring to traditionally combined locations/facilities as one entity

OHIO Southern | Proctorville

 

Other options for subsequent reference

Athens campus

Chillicothe campus

Eastern campus

Lancaster campus

Southern campus

Zanesville campus

 

(or ā€œthe campusā€)

 

Centers

Proctorville Center
 

 (or ā€œthe centerā€)

 

*Please note: The term ā€œregional campusā€ applies only to locations at Chillicothe, Eastern, Lancaster, Southern, and Zanesville.