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Due to recently announced federal immigration rule changes affecting international students and visiting scholars in the United States, immigration information on this website is subject to change. The new rule takes effect on September 15, 2026. Ohio State is reviewing the changes and will update this website as additional information becomes available.

Medical Emergencies

In the event of an emergency requiring hospitalization or immediate medical care:

  • Locate help
    • For urgent medical assistance, call the local equivalent of 911 or go to the nearest hospital or doctor
  • Contact Crisis24:
  • If you have a designated in-country emergency contact, such as a faculty resident director, an on-site director, or other program leader, be in touch with this person as soon as possible.
  • If you do not have a designated in-country emergency contact or you cannot reach the contact, contact the Ohio State 24/7 International Emergency Phone Line at +1-614-292-6677.
    • Identify yourself as an Ohio State student traveling abroad.
    • Provide your exact location.
    • Provide contact information, in multiple forms if possible such as phone number, SMS, email or Skype.
    • Inform the responder of the health concern.
    • Answer any additional questions requested.

The Department of Public Safety will contact Global Health and Safety or another first responder to return your call and provide further assistance and instructions.