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Throughout the semester, join international and domestic students in engaging programs on culture and exploring campus and Columbus! Programs include student leadership groups, international film and sport series, trips to attractions and events – like going apple picking, visiting a local pumpkin patch, spending a day in Cincinnati and more – and academic support opportunities.
Starting in late August, you will have the opportunity to attend in-person social events to meet new people and help in your transition to Ohio State. A full schedule of programming, including registration instructions and locations, will be available on your orientation calendar in CarmenCanvas.
Sign up for the English Conversation Program or the Language Improvement Track
The English Conversation Program (ECP) is for students who like meeting other students from around the world. International and domestic students have the opportunity to expand their worldviews, improve their intercultural communication skills and make friends from different cultural backgrounds. The Language Improvement Track (LIT) offers student-to-student teaching and is for students who are interested in developing their English speaking and listening skills.
Stay tuned for OUAB events
The Ohio Union Activities Board (OUAB) strives to provide diverse programs and events that are educational, entertaining and thought-provoking for students.
View OUAB's calendar.
Discount Ticket Program (D-Tix)
Looking to visit Columbus attractions or go to a show or sporting event this semester? Ohio State students are eligible to save money and purchase discounted admission and tickets through D-Tix.
Check out available tickets through D-Tix.
Follow the Office of International Affairs and Global Engagement on social media
Stay in touch with Ohio State's international community on social media by following the Office of International Affairs' social media:
The Office of International Affairs uses these pages to promote events, publicize deadlines, announce workshops and communicate news about all things international on campus.
Join International Student Organizations
International student organizations play an important role in helping many new international students adjust to their new home at Ohio State. We encourage you to explore existing organizations and see if there is one group or multiple groups that you are interested in connecting to.
Whether joining an organization on something that interests you or social groups surrounding your major or cultural identity, our 1,400 organizations have something to offer everyone!
Search for student organizations.
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