Alumni clubs and societies offer opportunities for continued friendship and service to The Ohio State University. Clubs bring together alumni in more than 200 locations around the world. Societies—more than 60 of them—link those with common educational backgrounds or interests. Alumni in all groups enjoy sharing the Ohio State experience among themselves and with future students.

The mission of the OSU Alumni Club of Chicago is to promote The Ohio State University through communications, community relations, student recruitment, fellowship, and networking.