Consider some of these academic and social opportunities once you arrive on campus. Please note that due to COVID-19, most events will continue to be held virtually.
Participate in Global Engagement events
The Global Engagement team oversees all orientation and social programs both before the semester begins and during the academic year. Throughout the year, a Global Engagement newsletter is emailed to all interested students on a weekly basis. Sign up to receive the newsletter.
Starting January 3, you will have the opportunity to attend in-person and online events. A full schedule of programming, including registration instructions and links to CarmenZoom for virtual sessions, will be available in your orientation calendar.
The Ohio State Global Events app features events and resources for domestic and international students to help you plan and enhance your experience at Ohio State. Features include:
- Full schedule of virtual upcoming events
- Live updates of any last-minute changes
- Opportunities to be globally engaged at Ohio State through the Office of International Affairs
Download the Global Events at Ohio State App.
Sign up for the English Conversation Program or the Language Improvement Track
The English Conversation Program (ECP) is for students who like meeting other students from around the world. International and domestic students have the opportunity to expand their world-views, improve their intercultural communication skills and make friends from different cultural backgrounds. The Language Improvement Track (LIT) offers student-to-student teaching and is for students who are interested in developing their English speaking and listening skills. Register for ECP or LIT here.
Stay tuned for OUAB Grad/Prof events
The Ohio Union Activities Board (OUAB) strives to provide diverse programs and events that are educational, entertaining and thought-provoking for graduate and professional students. Learn more.
Follow the Office of International Affairs and Global Engagement on social media
Stay in touch with Ohio State’s international community on social media. Please consider following the Office of International Affairs' Facebook Page and Global Engagement's Facebook Page and following @OSUGlobal on Instagram and Twitter. The Office of International Affairs uses these pages to promote events, publicize deadlines, announce workshops and communicate news about all things international on campus.
Join International Student Organizations
International student organizations play an important role in helping many new international students adjust to their new home at Ohio State. We encourage you to explore existing organizations and see if there is one group or multiple groups that you are interested in connecting to. You can search for existing student organizations online.
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