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The Office of International Affairs encourages all students to
arrive 2 - 3 weeks
before the start of classes on Monday, January 8 in order to attend orientation and immigration check-in.
Students who arrive early will have better course availability, more time to explore Columbus and more opportunities to meet other students.
Orientation
Orientation is a multi-step process consisting of a mandatory 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 5, 2018. Please make your plans accordingly and note that the university is closed on Monday, January 1, 2018 for the New Year's holiday.
Orientation will introduce you to Ohio State and Columbus, allow you to meet other new students, help you schedule courses and provide information on topics such as maintaining immigration status, academic success, 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 5, 2018 in 001 Jennings Hall (1735 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43210),
from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m
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You are required to attend both orientation and the immigration check-in.
Mandatory Immigration Check-In
Mandatory international student immigration check-in will be held in 140 Enarson Classroom Building daily from January 2 - 5, 2018 between 12 - 4 p.m. You MUST pre-register
online for your check-in date and time.
The deadline to register for immigration check-in is
Friday, December 22, 2017. 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 begins with N00...) 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.
On the day of your check-in appointment, you
must bring the following documents with you:
- Admission letter to Ohio State
- Current Passport
- Current U.S. Visa
- Printed I-94 card (you can print the form yourself by visiting the Customs and Border Protection website: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home)
- 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 United States 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 be greeted by Peer Advisors (PAs) who are current Ohio State students. PAs play an integral role in introducing new international students to Ohio State by introducing them to important university resources and policies, as well as sharing their experiences as successful students. An Immigration Coordinator will also be available to answer any questions you may have.
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.
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 or or DS-2019 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
Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions:
Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions
Phone: 614-292-9444
gpadmissions@osu.edu
gpadmissions.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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