Greetings from the Office of International Affairs (OIA) at The Ohio State University. While information surrounding COVID-19 continues to evolve, please know that our highest priority is the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff. We are monitoring the global outbreak and are taking appropriate steps to ensure the well-being of the campus community.
The Office of International Affairs will conduct International Student Orientation through a hybrid format and Mandatory Immigration Check-In virtually. International Student Orientation and Mandatory Immigration Check-In are two separate processes, and students are required to complete both.
The Office of International Affairs encourages all students to arrive 2-3 weeks before classes start on August 23 in order to complete Mandatory Orientation and Immigration Check-In. We know students may face issues securing visa appointments as U.S. consulates work through significant backlogs, but it's important that students continue to try and schedule a visa appointment as soon as possible. We understand that this is a challenging time, but please know that the Office of International Affairs is here to assist you in any way possible.
Visit our Autumn 2022 Updates page for more information.
Over the next few months, we will send you weekly emails to help you plan for beginning your academic journey at Ohio State.
These emails are designed to:
- Address the most important topics for incoming international students.
- Prepare students for the transition to campus.
- Introduce future Ohio State Buckeyes to what awaits them on campus!
We look forward to sending you more detailed information in our upcoming pre-arrival emails. In the meantime, please explore our website and answers to frequently asked questions. You’re always welcome to email us at [email protected] with any immigration questions and [email protected] with general orientation and arrival questions.
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