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Orientation is a multi-step process consisting on an immigration check in session, as well as an orientation session, placement tests (if applicable), course registration and a mandatory health screening, etc. Your on-campus orientation will take place on Friday, January 6, 2017. We recommend you arrive at least 1-2 weeks before classes begin in order to take care of all of the necessary requirements. Please make your plans accordingly and note that the university is closed on Monday, January 2, 2017 for a holiday.
Mandatory international student immigration check-in will be held in 140 Enarson Classroom Building daily from January 3 - 6, 2017 between 12 - 4 p.m. You MUST pre-register for your check-in date and time before December 23, 2016.
In order to pre-register for check-in, please visit:
oia.osu.edu/pre-arrival-spring-semester
The deadline to register for immigration check-in is
Friday, December 23, 2016. Be sure to sign-up as soon as you have made your travel plans, in order to get your preferred time. You will need to know your SEVIS ID number (which is located at the top of your Form I-20/DS-2019 and beings with N000...) in order to register.
Please be aware that after you have registered for immigration check-in, you cannot make changes to your registration. If you have problems with the registration, please double check the top of your registration page for the confirmation message. If you are still unsure of your registration confirmation or have other registration questions, please email
iss@osu.edu with your full name and SEVIS ID number and preferred immigration check-in time.
You
must bring the following documents with you to check-in:
* Admission letter to Ohio State
* Current Passport
* Current U.S. Visa
* Ohio State Form I-20 or Form DS-2019 (Note: if you have an active immigration record that is being transferred from another college or university in the U.S. to Ohio State, please also bring your Form I-20 or Form DS-2019 from your previous school.)
* Form I-20(s) or Form DS-2019(s) of your dependents (spouse and children), if applicable
*
Student Record Form - Be sure to download and complete the form before arriving at check-in and bring the printed out, completed form with you.
Failure to complete the form before your arrival could result in a longer wait at check-in!
At check-in, you will also receive information regarding:
* How to maintain your immigration status
* English and/or Math Placement tests (if necessary)
* Required health screening
* BuckID (university identification card)
* Resource Guide - contains more information about Ohio State and Columbus
* New student orientation
* Course registration
Remember: It will take multiple days to complete all new student requirements, please schedule your travel plans accordingly so that you arrive in a timely manner.
Once you have taken your placements tests, your Academic Advisor will email you with additional information on how to register for classes. Please note that course registration will happen at orientation for undergraduates only.
Graduate students should contact their respective departments regarding scheduling.
ORIENTATION:
Orientation will introduce you to Ohio State and Columbus, allow you to meet other new students, and provide information on topics such as campus activities, health insurance, and cultural adjustment. Staff members from offices around campus have made special arrangements to participate in this event so that they can introduce themselves and discuss the services they provide. Orientation will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017 in 200 Campbell from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. You are required to attend both immigration check-in and orientation to complete requirements. Please visit http://oia.osu.edu/pre-arrival-and-orientation/check-in.html for more information. Undergraduate students will meet with their academic department in the afternoon in order to schedule courses and learn more about college-specific requirements.
RETURNING STUDENTS:
Students returning to Ohio State after a leave of absence are required to attend the mandatory
check-in. It is highly recommended that returning students attend the orientation program.
IF YOU HAVE ADMISSIONS QUESTIONS:
If you need assistance with the following matters:
- To correct a Form I-20 due to an error;
- To arrange to begin at a later semester; and
- To ask questions about transfer of courses from a previous college or university
Please contact one of the Ohio State Admissions Offices:
For graduate/professional students:
Office of Graduate & Professional Admissions
Phone: (614) 292-9444
gradadmis@esue.ohio-state.edu
gradadmissions.osu.edu
For undergraduate students:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Phone: (614) 292-3980
int.undergrad@osu.edu
undergrad.osu.edu
Please note: If you are a returning student or a student with a current immigration record that is being transferred to Ohio State, please contact the Immigration Coordinator who signed your
Ohio State Form I-20 or Form DS-2019 if the form contains any errors.
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