Prior to Orientation, please review the Pre-Arrival Sessions page, where you'll find a recorded webinar and downloadable presentations. This recorded webinar discusses important information and to-do items that must be completed before traveling to the United States.
On December 20, you will be automatically enrolled to complete your self-guided International Student Orientation. Orientation will take place virtually through CarmenCanvas, Ohio State’s online learning management system. Please note:
- You DO NOT have to register since you will be automatically enrolled. You will receive an enrollment confirmation email along with instructions through your Buckeyemail account on December 20.
- Orientation is mandatory and you should complete your self-guided orientation by January 7, 2022. The Office of International Affairs will be automatically notified of your completion.
Orientation ia a separate process from Mandatory Immigration Check-In and will consist of a series of pre-recorded presentations and videos aimed at introducing you to Ohio State, providing important information and helping you become familiar with available resources. Through self-guided modules, you will learn about:
- Maintaining your immigration status
- Academic requirements and success strategies
- Life on campus and outside the classroom
- Health insurance and screening requirements
- Campus health and safety
- Housing and dining services
Starting January 3, you will have the opportunity to attend special topic information sessions and in-person social programming with the Office of International Affairs. These programs will offered January 3-8 in order to help you transition to your new home and make new friends before the start of classes. The full schedule will be released with your orientation course enrollment on December 20.
You will also be able to interact with staff members to answer your orientation questions through [email protected].
For help accessing CarmenCanvas, refer to the Get Started Guide. When orientation opens on December 20, if you have problems accessing CarmenCanvas, contact the OCIO Help Desk at [email protected] or call 614-688-4357 (HELP).
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