Pre-Arrival Information - Autumn Semester 2020 at Ohio State

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

International Student
Check-In and Orientation

Autumn 2020

Dear Future Student

Greetings from the Office of International Affairs at The Ohio State University.

In-person classes will resume autumn 2020. Courses will be offered in different formats—some will be in person, some will be online (“distance learning”), and some will offer a blend of in-person, online and other activities (“hybrid” courses).

To prepare yourself for the transition to campus, check for communication from the university in your Buckeyemail and visit the Safe and Healthy Buckeyes website.

The Office of International Affairs will still conduct international student orientation and mandatory immigration check-in virtually.

Over the next few months we will send you weekly emails to help you plan for beginning your academic journey at Ohio State. The emails will also be archived online.

In the meantime, please explore our website, and you are always welcome to email us at iss@osu.edu.

Learn More

Mandatory Immigration Check-In

International students are required to attend immigration check-in to complete your enrollment requirements.

You will register for 30-minute immigration check-in virtual appointment. Registration will open on July 15.

Please only register for an appointment if you have:

A valid visa or
A confirmed visa appointment with an embassy or consulate before August 30

We want to minimize the number of canceled immigration check-in appointments and allow students that have the required documents to find available appointments.

Please email iss@osu.edu with any questions.

International Student Orientation

On July 20, you will be automatically enrolled to complete your International Student Orientation. Orientation will take place virtually through CarmenCanvas, Ohio State’s online learning management. 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 July 20.
Orientation is mandatory and you should complete your self-guided orientation by August 3. The Office of International Affairs will be automatically notified of your completion.

Orientation will consist of a series of 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 safety
Housing and dining services

For help accessing CarmenCanvas, refer to the Get Started Guide. When orientation opens on July 20, if you have problems accessing CarmenCanvas, contact the OCIO Help Desk at ServiceDesk@osu.edu or call 614-688-4357 (HELP).

Virtual Programming

Starting August 3, 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 throughout August.

You will connect with university representatives and OIA staff to help answer your questions and meet other international students.

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. A schedule of orientation events will also be published in mid-July online and in our Global Events App.

Join us starting August 3 for:

Orientation Q&A sessions with Ohio State staff
Academic success workshops
Campus resource information sessions
Social programming, including speed friending, game nights and trivia

Please contact int.orientation@osu.edu with questions about orientation. And remember:

Use your official Buckeyemail account when contacting Ohio State offices
Keep checking your Buckeyemail account for updates as university officials make important announcements that impact your arrival and protocols on campus

Class Registration

Your respective academic department in your college or professional school manages your class registration.

Your academic advisor from your department or college will contact you directly with information on autumn class registration dates and instructions through your Buckeyemail account in July and August. If you have questions regarding your registration and courses, please contact your academic program or department directly.

Further general guidance on academic advising and academic requirements as they relate to your immigration status will be available when you complete your virtual orientation on CarmenCanvas.

Connect With Other Buckeyes Virtually

Join the New Ohio State International Students - 2020 Facebook group using your Ohio State email. The group will post about events happening during orientation, and you can meet and chat with your fellow new Buckeyes!

The Global Engagement team oversees all orientation and social programs both before the semester begins and during the academic year. There are a few engagement opportunities this summer:

Online Speed Friending – every Wednesday, 6 p.m. EST
Online Game Night – every Thursday, 6 p.m. EST
Virtual International Film Series – every fourth Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. EST

Download the Global Events at Ohio State App and like the Office of International Affairs and Global Engagement's Facebook pages to stay updated on events this summer and throughout the year.

Additional Resources

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.

Kind regards,
Office of International Affairs

2009 Millikin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210

oia@osu.edu

osu.edu

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