Welcome to The Ohio State University
Greetings,

Welcome to The Ohio State University where opportunities for discovery and innovation abound. This is what makes graduate education at Ohio State one of the best, and we can't wait to see where your passion takes you.

The Graduate School and the Office of International Affairs (OIA) are dedicated to your success at Ohio State. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the degree requirements and resources highlighted on the Graduate School website and the workshops, global engagement activities, and information about how to maintain your immigration status during your stay in the United States on the OIA website.

Ohio State values its diverse student population, and we look forward to the many contributions you will bring to our campus. Again, welcome. 

 
Scott Herness, PhD                                                   Gifty Ako-Adounvo, PhD
Interim Vice Provost of Graduate Studies                   Assistant Vice Provost for Global Strategies
Interim Dean of the Graduate School                          and International Affairs
Get Ahead on Important Steps
Over the next few weeks, you will receive additional information that will cover important steps to take before and upon your arrival at Ohio State. But, you can get a head start on preparing or your arrival by completing the tasks below:

Activate Your Ohio State Email

It is very important that you activate your Ohio State email account as soon as possible and
prior to your arrival. 

If you know your Ohio State ID Number and Password you can activate your Ohio State Account
(lastname.#) and Ohio State email address (lastname.#@osu.edu) at my.osu.edu. The password should have already been emailed to you by the admissions office. Your Ohio State ID Number can be found in the top portion of your official acceptance letter. Please read the Policy on Responsible
Use of University Computing Resources then click on "Activate account."

Once activated, you may check your email account by visiting buckeyemail.osu.edu and
signing in to Buckeye Mail using your lastname.#@buckeyemail.osu.edu (Windows Live ID) and password.

If you continue to have trouble activating your account, please contact the Office of Information Technology by emailing 8help@osu.edu or by telephone at 614-688-4357.

Learn About What to Expect

As a new international graduate student, you are about to embark on an exciting academic journey at The Ohio State University! We recommend you take time to read through the the Graduate School's "What to Expect" section of the website to familiarize yourself to what is ahead.
Additional Resources
Graduate School

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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