Greetings from the Office of International Affairs at The Ohio State University!
Over the last few months we sent you weekly emails to help you plan for your arrival to Ohio State. The archived list of these important pre-arrival messages can be found on our
website.
While we wait for your arrival this autumn, we wanted to continue sharing information that will be useful to you when you arrive at Ohio State including available resources
, involvement opportunities and fun events around campus.
In the meantime, please explore our website, and you are always welcome to email us at iss@osu.edu.
Immigration Check-In and Orientation - Register before June 15
The Office of International Affairs encourages all students to arrive 2 - 3 weeks before the start of classes on Tuesday, August 21. Students who arrive early will have better course availability, more time to explore Columbus and more opportunities to meet other students.
The deadline to register is
Friday, June 15, but registration is on a space-available basis, so be sure to sign up before your preferred date and timeslot has been filled. Once you have registered for your immigration check-in appointment, you will receive a confirmation email.
Graduate Student Orientation
Check-in on July 30 - August 1, attend Orientation #1 - August 2
Check-in on August 2 - 3, attend Orientation #2 - August 9
Check-in on August 6 - 8, attend Orientation #2 - August 9
Check-in on August 9 - 10, attend Orientation #3 - August 16
Check-in on August 13 - 15, attend Orientation #3 - August 1
Ohio State Special Rate at Fairfield Inn & Suites
Students arriving early and looking to book a room at the Fairfield Inn & Suites using Ohio State's special rate can do so online.
Once you book online, you will receive a message saying that an Ohio State identification card is required. You just have to specify that you are a new student and don't have a BuckID yet when you check-in.
They are aware of the dates students will be arriving and will alert their staff to expect new international students in this period of time.
Global Engagement Weekly Newsletter
The Global Engagement team provides opportunities for international and domestic students to experience the diverse culture at Ohio State.
A Global Engagementnewsletter is emailed to all interested students on a weekly basis. The newsletter includes information about upcoming Global Engagement Nights, international film series screenings, cultural activities on campus and in Columbus and resources available to students looking to engage with other Ohio State students.
The group will post about events happening during orientation, and you can meet and chat with your fellow new Buckeyes!
Looking for More Information?
Visit our
website to review information from previous emails and/or answers to frequently asked questions. If you don't find what you're looking for, contact
iss@osu.edu.
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.
Students arriving early and looking to book a room at the Fairfield Inn & Suites using Ohio State's special rate can do so 
