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New Student Check-In and Orientation

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Welcome to Ohio State! As one of our newest Buckeyes, you'll find everything you need to know about the steps you'll need to take before arriving in Columbus. 

To find out more about housing, health information, fee payments, scheduling the mandatory immigration check-in and when to attend orientation, visit Pre-Arrival Messages and click on the semester that you’ll be starting in.

You'll also benefit from reviewing our frequently asked questions, which highlight information about visas, the SEVIS fee, placement tests, tuition, arriving at Ohio State, health screening and vaccinations, as well as immigration check-in and orientation.

We are excited to have you join our Buckeye family and we can't wait to see you on campus!

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Autumn Arrival Checklist

Learn more about the steps and important dates you should know while preparing to arrive at Ohio State.