| On December 21, you will be automatically enrolled to complete your self-guided International Student Orientation. Orientation will take place virtually through CarmenCanvas, Ohio State’s online learning management system. Please note:
- You DO NOT have to register since you will be automatically enrolled. You will receive an enrollment confirmation email along with instructions through your Buckeyemail account on December 21.
- Orientation is mandatory and you should complete your self-guided orientation by January 10, 2021. The Office of International Affairs will be automatically notified of your completion.
Orientation ia a separate process from Mandatory Immigration Check-In and will consist of a series of pre-recorded presentations and videos aimed at introducing you to Ohio State, providing important information and helping you become familiar with available resources. Through self-guided modules, you will learn about:
- Maintaining your immigration status
- Academic requirements and success strategies
- Life on campus and outside the classroom
- Health insurance and screening requirements
- Campus health and safety
- Housing and dining services
Starting January 4, you will have the opportunity to attend online information sessions and social programming via CarmenZoom. These programs will be hosted virtually by the Office of International Affairs January 4-8.
A full schedule of live virtual programming, including instructions for registering and links to CarmenZoom sessions, will be available in your virtual orientation's calendar.
You will also be able to interact with staff members to answer your orientation questions through global-engagement@osu.edu.
For help accessing CarmenCanvas, refer to the Get Started Guide. When orientation opens on December 21, if you have problems accessing CarmenCanvas, contact the OCIO Help Desk at ServiceDesk@osu.edu or call 614-688-4357 (HELP).
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