This information is exclusively for those students who currently hold or will hold an F-1 or J-1 visa upon enrolling at Ohio State. By now, you should have each received pre-arrival information from the Office of International Affairs. If you have not, please review this information online HERE.
When you arrive to Columbus, you will need to complete a mandatory immigration check-in with the Office of International Affairs. Check-ins are only held during the business week (Monday-Friday). If you have already registered for your check-in – great! If you have not, please review the information promptly register your check-in appointment HERE.
The Office of International Affairs is offering orientation virtually through CarmenCanvas and the modules are available now. More details on the Orientation can be found at the bottom of the pre-arrival page linked above.
It is important to note that check-in and orientation are two separate events. At check-in, you will receive information about the following:
- How to maintain your immigration status
- OIA Orientation
- English Composition placement tests
- Required health screenings
- BuckID
- Parking permits
- Various on- and off-campus resources
At orientation, information will be provided about campus safety, academic conduct, immigration, and cultural adjustments as well as resources and programs to welcome students and help them prepare for Autumn semester.
The Office of International Affairs should be your primary resource for issues concerning your immigration status. The staff in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry’s Graduate Studies Office may be able to provide limited answers to basic immigration questions, but will always refer international students to the Office of International Affairs for additional assistance. Before traveling to the US, please thoroughly review the pre-arrival information on OIA’s web site and familiarize yourself with what to expect during your first few days on campus. We’re excited to welcome all of you to Ohio State!