International Student Check-In and Orientation

Dear Victor,

Before you can schedule classes, you may be required to take the Intercultural English Language Programs (IELP) Academic English Writing Assessment. If you're required to take this test, it will be listed on your to-do list in Buckeye Link.

There are a number of resources to help you get ready to be your best academic self. From one-on-one help to group workshops, the Office of International Affairs and other campus units offer a variety of academic support services.

You also have the opportunity to attend Pre-Arrival Sessions to hear about completing requirements, transitioning to life at Ohio State and more.

Save the date: Pre-Arrival Sessions

There will be two sessions offered twice.

Session One

• Tuesday, June 4, 8 p.m. ET
• Wednesday, June 5, 8 a.m. ET
• Topics:
• Immigration and applying for a visa
• Financial planning
• Housing
• Q&A
• Breakout room for graduate students

• Tuesday, June 25, 8 p.m. ET
• Wednesday, June 26, 8 a.m. ET
• Topics:
• Health insurance and health screenings
• Mental health and wellness
• Doing business with Buckeye Link
• Preparing for your arrival
• Q&A
• Breakout room with the Brazil, China and India Gateways

Placement testing

If you are required to take it, you will receive an email at your Ohio State email from AEWP-Assessment@osu.edu with detailed instructions for taking the assessment online before your arrival on campus. Please do not schedule an appointment to take the assessment until you receive this email.

The assessment times are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The sooner you pay your university acceptance fees and schedule your assessment, the sooner you will know your assessment score and the sooner you will be able to enroll in courses. Early registration is highly encouraged as classes fill up quickly.

Note: For students admitted for Autumn 2024, the online test will be available from June 10, 2024 to July 7, 2024. Test results for this round of testing will be posted in your BuckeyeLink account by August 2. If you miss this testing window, you will not have another opportunity to take this assessment until August 5. If you take your AEWA in August, you may not receive your results before the Autumn 2024 semester begins, and most AEWP courses may already be full. In that case, you will not be able to enroll in the IELP Academic English Writing Program course in your first semester.

Learn more about the assessment or email AEWP-Assessment@osu.edu with any questions.

Academic support resources at Ohio State

The New International Students’ Guide to Ohio State Academic Culture provides important information on what to expect in your first semester at Ohio State.

Missed a pre-arrival email?

The Office of International Affairs sends weekly pre-arrival emails to address the most important topics for incoming international students and help prepare for your transition to campus. Each email covers different topics you need to know before starting the semester and is archived on our website.

Additional resources

Visit our website to review information and learn more about life at Ohio State and the United States. If you don't find what you're looking for, contact iss@osu.edu with any immigration questions and global-engagement@osu.edu with general orientation and arrival questions.

• Pre-Arrival Frequently Asked Questions
• Academics
• Life at Ohio State
• Global Engagement
• Maintaining Your Immigration Status
• Campus Resources