Summer 2012 Pre-Arrival Information

This is a resource for incoming international students covering topics such as check-in, orientation, housing, health information and fee payment.

As an international student, you are required by the United States Department of Homeland Security to report to the Office of International Affairs prior to the beginning of your academic program. New students are required to attend both the check-in and orientation program; and returning students are required to attend the mandatory check-in (and are welcome to attend the orientation, if desired).

Mandatory international student check-in will be held in Oxley Hall Room 122 from Monday, June 11 through Wednesday, June 13, 2012.

Please be aware that the check-in and orientation process involves multiple mandatory steps including orientation, placement tests if applicable, course registration, and a health screening. On average it takes 5 - 7 days to complete the process. Please make your travel plans accordingly.

Students admitted to start at Ohio State for summer semester 2012 will attend international student orientation with students admitted to start at Ohio State autumn semester. Orientation will be held on Thursday, August 16 and Friday, August 17. You will only have to attend orientation on ONE of those days, and you should plan on attending orientation for most of the day.