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Learn about important to-do items, as well as placement testing and academic support resources.
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
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Buckeye Link assists students with various matters related to navigating college life, including paying tuition and fees.

When you log into your account, you will find a to-do list that includes several requirements for you to complete before arrival. Be sure to complete all items by their deadline.
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Before registering for classes each term, all students must complete the Financial Responsibility Statement, which acknowledges their financial responsibility to pay all tuition and fees. A registration hold is placed on your account until you complete the statement, preventing you from registering for courses. To complete your statement and to release the registration hold, log into My Buckeye Link and review the Holds or To Do List sections for the Financial Responsibility Statement.
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Once you register for classes, your Statement of Account is created, which shows the tuition and fees you are responsible for paying and your payment due date. To see your Statement of Account, log in to your My Buckeye Link and refer to the Statement of Account section.
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To make paying for tuition and fees more efficient, we suggest you set up a local bank account shortly after you arrive if you do not already have one. You can wire money from a different bank account to put into this new account. The preferred method for paying tuition and fees, including the Tuition Option Payment Plan (TOPP), is online from a checking or savings account.
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You may want to open a checking account when you arrive in Columbus. Huntington is the Official Consumer Bank of The Ohio State University and the most convenient bank on campus with five branches and 26 ATMs. If you choose Huntington, you can open an account with them at the end of your orientation session. Learn more about what they offer on Huntington.com.
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Most incoming international students are required to take the online IELP Academic English Writing Assessment to determine the most appropriate writing course placement. After you pay the university acceptance fees, “IELP Writing Assessment (G)” will be listed on the To Do List of your Buckeye Link account if you are required to take the assessment.
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During the weeks leading up to the start of spring semester, the Office of International Affairs and campus partners will offer workshops and programs designed to prepare new students for academic success. Topics will include academic integrity and learning in a new cultural environment. Refer to your online orientation calendar for dates and times when available.