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Greetings from the Office of International Affairs at The Ohio State University!
Over the next few months we will send you weekly emails
to help you plan for your arrival to Ohio State.
In the meantime, please explore our
website
, and you are always welcome to email us at
iss@osu.edu
.
Have a wonderful summer and we look forward to meeting you this fall!
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Register for Immigration Check-In and Orientation
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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.
In previous emails we indicated that the immigration check-in registration would begin June 1. However, immigration check-in registration may be available earlier, so that you can begin making your travel plans.
We will send you a special announcement email with a new date.
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 16
If you have any questions, please contact
iss@osu.edu
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Entering The United States
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Prior to traveling from your home country to the United States, it is important that you prepare for your inspection at the port of entry (first place of arrival in the United States).
Upon your arrival, an immigration official from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will review a variety of your immigration documents before allowing you to officially enter the United States. This official must be satisfied that you intend to attend the school specified on your F-1 or J-1 visa and/or Form I-20 or Form DS-2019. The immigration official will inspect the documents you present to ensure their authenticity.
Please have these important documents readily available and
NOT
packed in your checked luggage:
- Current Passport
- Current U.S. visa (if applicable)
- Form I-20 or DS2019
- Admission letter to Ohio State
- SEVIS fee payment receipt
- Financial documentation (that matches the funding stated on your I-20/DS-2019)
When packing:
Do not pack fresh fruit, produce, meat, prepared food, spices or plants. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers will not allow you to bring these items into the country.
Do pack photos or items that remind you of home, but not those that are irreplaceable.
Do not ship
your belongings to campus.
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Make Transportation Arrangements
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Ohio State's main campus is located less than 10 miles from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), and taxi service from the airport to campus is relatively quick and inexpensive.
The Office of International Affairs will have vouchers for a one-time free ride to Ohio State campus from Yellow Cab, a taxi company. Look for emails from us with more information about the vouchers next week.
Alternatively, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA), operates a bus that runs from the airport to campus on select days.
For more information and to see if this bus will run on the day you arrive in Ohio, please visit the
COTA website
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If you choose to use a smart-phone rideshare app, both Uber and Lyft operate in Columbus. When you are ready to request a ride, exit the airport on the baggage claim level. Follow the rideshare signs to the center aisle and look for your driver in the center aisle.
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Orientation Events and Activities
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We can't wait for you to arrive on campus! We've planned activities around Columbus to introduce you to your new city including:
Sign-ups for all events will be available at immigration check-in. Space is limited for some events, so plan on arriving to campus early to guarantee a spot.
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Follow Us on Social Media
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The group will post about events happening during orientation, and you can meet and chat with your new fellow Buckeyes!
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Looking For More Information?
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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.
- Global Engagement
- Office of International Affairs Facebook
- Ohio State International Affairs Twitter
- OSUGlobal Instagram
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,
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