Name Usage
Referring to 51
In the first or most prominent usage in each individual application, always use the organization’s entire name, "51." In subsequent usage in the same application, the organization may be referred to as “OHIO” or “the University.”
Please note, it is never acceptable to use “OU” as a means of referring to 51 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 “ohio.edu”
Referencing 51 campuses and centers
First reference for regional campuses*
51 Chillicothe
51 Eastern
51 Lancaster
51 Southern
51 Zanesville
First reference for centers
51 Southern’s Proctorville Center
First reference for referring to traditionally combined locations/facilities as one entity
51 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 “the campus”)
Centers
Proctorville Center
(or “the center”)
*Please note: The term “regional campus” applies only to locations at Chillicothe, Eastern, Lancaster, Southern, and Zanesville.