Student Engagement
Engage in Mentorship. Support Student Development.
Connect with Ohio State students and help shape the next generation of real estate leaders.
The Ohio State University Center for Real Estate, in collaboration with its affiliated student organizations, connects industry professionals with students through mentorship, programming, and experiential learning. These opportunities create meaningful pathways for students to explore careers in commercial real estate while building relationships with professionals across the industry.
By participating in mentorship, you play a direct role in supporting student growth, professional development, and industry access—while also strengthening Ohio State’s broader real estate community.
Mentorship Opportunities
Industry professionals can engage with students through structured mentorship programs hosted by the Center’s partner student organizations. These programs provide opportunities to share expertise, build connections, and support the development of future leaders in real estate.
Participants contribute by:
- Sharing career insights and industry perspective
- Supporting student exploration of career pathways
- Engaging in conversations that build confidence and professional readiness
- Strengthening connections between industry and the university
Student Organizations
Explore mentorship opportunities with the following organizations:
Fisher Real Estate Society (FRES)
The Fisher Real Estate Society (FRES) is a student organization created to promote careers in the real estate industry and foster academic programming at Fisher. FRES allows students to network with faculty, alumni, professionals, and recruiters in the real estate industry. There are two chapters of the Fisher Real Estate Society, a graduate student chapter and an undergraduate student chapter. FRES members are given first access to real estate job and internship opportunities that come to the Center's attention and preference towards real estate scholarships that are awarded on an annual basis. All students at The Ohio State University are eligible to join FRES.
Women in Real Estate (WIRE)
The Women in Real Estate (WIRE) student organization has a mission to empower women in the real estate industry at The Ohio State University by providing a platform for networking, education, and professional development. WIRE is committed to promoting diversity, inclusivity, and equality in the field of real estate, and strives to create opportunities for our members to advance their careers and achieve their goals. Through events, resources, and community, WIRE aims to inspire and support women in all aspects of the industry, from real estate agents and brokers to investors and developers.
Black Students in Commercial Real Estate (BSCRE)
Black Students in Commercial Real Estate (BSCRE) is a student-led organization dedicated to supporting and empowering Black students pursuing careers in the commercial real estate industry. Through community building, mentorship, and access to professional development resources, BSCRE fosters connection, expands pathways into the industry, and advances access, opportunity, and representation in commercial real estate.