Dear Future Ohio State Student, 

Greetings from the Office of International Affairs at The Ohio State University! We are looking forward to meeting you this summer, and our International Student team has put together some resources to help you prepare for your arrival in Columbus, Ohio.
STEP 11: ATTEND MANDATORY IMMIGRATION CHECK-IN
Mandatory immigration check-in will take place on May 8 at 100 Enarson Classroom Building, from 1 - 4 p.m.

Please remember to bring the following required documents to check-in:
  • Admission letter to Ohio State 
  • Current Passport 
  • Current U.S. Visa 
  • I-94 card (Print a copy at cbp.gov/i94)
  • 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 this form before arriving at check-in and bring the printed out, completed form with you. Remember that "Last Name" refers to "Family Name" in the U.S.)
STEP 12: GET INVOLVED
Below is information to provide you with opportunities to make new friends and feel connected to the Ohio State community prior to the start of summer term.

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 at the Ohio Union web site.

Global Engagement

The Global Engagement team oversees all Orientation and social programs both before the semester begins and during the academic year. We encourage you to arrive early to take advantage of these events before the semester begins. Events will include: trips to shopping malls, movie screenings, trying new restaurants and much more! All events are optional, at no cost to you and will be led by a current Ohio State student or staff member! For more details visit our website or check out our Facebook Page.

The Office of International Affairs on Facebook and Twitter

Please consider becoming a fan of the Office of International Affairs Facebook Page and following @OSUGlobal on 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. Photos and videos from International Affairs events will also be published on this page. Stay in touch with Ohio State's international community through Facebook and Twitter.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FROM THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

We encourage you to spend time navigating our website. The website contains important information designed to help you maintain your immigration status and adjust to your new home in Columbus. Now is a good time for you to become familiar with our website - before you arrive on campus.

We are looking forward to seeing you here in Columbus! Please allow us to join the other offices on campus in congratulating you on your acceptance to The Ohio State University.

Kind regards,

The Office of International Affairs
Quick Links
Global Engagement Calendar of Events
Global Engagement Night International Students
Global Engagement Facebook Ohio Union Events
 
 
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