We understand that Ohio State is a large university and sometimes it can be difficult to find specific resources. To help you understand which university offices are available to help, we have broken down their main responsibilities and how to contact a staff member.
Office of International Affairs – International Students
Facilitates the arrival, integration, engagement and success of international students including managing immigration issues and regulatory compliance.
- Contact iss@osu.edu with immigration questions
- Contact global-engagement@osu.edu with orientation and involvement questions
Office of Student Academic Success – Academic Advising
Guides and champions the successful recruitment, enrollment, retention and graduation of all Ohio State students.
- Contact advising@osu.edu with questions
Office of Technology and Digital Innovation
Provides students on and off campus with an enriched educational experience.
- Contact the IT Service Desk for technology questions.
Office of Student Life
Consists of more than 40 departments dedicated to creating the extraordinary student experience for every Ohio State Buckeye.
University Housing
Works to accommodate the needs of students while they live on campus.
- Contact housing@osu.edu with questions
Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement
Supports students in finding housing and roommates and staying safe while living in the off-campus area.
- Contact offcampus@osu.edu with questions
Student Wellness Center
Provides individual coaching, group workshops, online resources and more to promote and support student wellness. Students can take advantage of a number of resources, such as financial coaching and nutrition coaching.
- Contact wellness@osu.edu with questions
Student Advocacy Center
Helps students navigate Ohio State's structure and resolve issues that they encounter at the university.
- Contact advocacy@osu.edu with questions
Student Health Insurance
Manages the university's health insurance requirement and provides options to meet it. Learn about health insurance for international students.
- Contact shi_info@osu.edu with questions
Student Health Services
Provides accessible, high-quality health services to support academic success and co-curricular engagement.
- Contact shs@osu.edu with questions
Disability Services
Collaborates with and empowers students who have disabilities in order to design accessible environments and to provide academic accommodations and support services.
- Contact slds@osu.edu with questions
Buckeye Link
Allows students to register for classes, make tuition payments, view their to-do list and more.
- Contact buckeyelink@osu.edu with questions
Office of Institutional Equity
Helps the Ohio State community prevent and respond to all forms of harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct.
- Contact equity@osu.edu with questions
Student Legal Services
Provides confidential legal advice and representation for a wide range of legal issues that Ohio State students typically encounter.
- Contact studentlegal@osu.edu with questions
Buckeye Food Alliance
Works to reduce the impacts of food insecurity through outreach efforts and the operation of a client-choice food pantry. The food pantry is open to all Ohio State Students and provides fresh produce, pantry staples, meat and dairy products, personal care items and more.
- Contact info@buckeyefoodalliance.org with questions