We're excited to welcome you to the Buckeye family! Explore campus and Columbus, make new friends and prepare for the start of spring semester with these orientation events.
Don't worry about attending by yourself – these events are intended to help you meet new people!
Make sure to pick up the International Student Orientation Event Passport during your in-person Orientation Session. This passport allows you to track event attendance – the more events you attend, the greater chance you'll have of winning prizes!
Orientation Week
Date and Time | Event | Meeting Location | Category | Description |
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| Thursday, January 8, 2026 10-11 a.m. | Academic Workshop: Academic Success in a New Cultural Environment | Enarson Classroom Building, Room 160 | Academic | Learn what to expect in an Ohio State classroom and how it may differ from your home country. Staff from the Office of International Affairs will present the key values of U.S. academic culture and how to best adapt. |
Thursday, January 8, 2026 | Group Lunch | Ohio Union, Brutus bench | Social | Join fellow students for a casual lunch near campus to meet new friends and learn about campus life from an orientation leader! Please bring money to purchase your meal. |
| Thursday, January 8, 2026 1-2 p.m. | Workshop: Student Health Insurance | 100 Enarson Classroom Bldg. | Life at Ohio State | Confused by health insurance? Unsure which doctor you can go to? Wondering if your prescriptions will be covered? Want to know about dental and vision coverage? Come hear from the Student Health Insurance staff, to get all your questions answered! |
| Thursday, January 8, 2026 4-5 p.m. | Campus Tour | Office of International Affairs lobby, Enarson Classroom Building | Life at Ohio State | Join an Orientation Leader for a tour around Ohio State's campus. Visit popular landmarks and discover what campus has to offer. |
| Friday, January 9, 2026 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Campus Tour | Office of International Affairs lobby, Enarson Classroom Building | Life at Ohio State | Join an Orientation Leader for a tour around Ohio State's campus. Visit popular landmarks and discover what campus has to offer. |
| Friday, January 9, 2026 12-1 p.m. | Group Lunch | Ohio Union, Brutus bench | Social | Join fellow students for a casual lunch near campus to meet new friends and learn about campus life from an orientation leader! Please bring money to purchase your meal. |
| Friday, January 9, 2026 1-2 p.m. | COTA Bus Workshop | Enarson Classroom Building | Life at Ohio State | Come learn how to utilize Columbus's public transportation system |
| Friday, January 9, 2026 2-3 p.m. | Academic Workshop: Understanding Academic Integrity | Enarson Classroom Building, Room 160 | Academic | This workshop will explore standards of academic conduct and misconduct at Ohio State. |
| Friday, January 9, 2026 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Graduate Student Mixer | Ohio Union, Brutus bench Kafe Kerouac 2250 N High St. Columbus, OH 43201 | Social/Explore Columbus | Connect with other graduate and professional students at Kafe Kerouac - a coffee shop, bar, and community space near campus! Please note, this event is for graduate and professional students only. Please bring money for any purchases you may wish to make. Registration is required. Register. |
| Saturday, January 10, 2026 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Coffee Trail - Stauf's | Coffee Trail - Stauf's in Victorian Village Ohio Union 1334 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 | Social/Explore Columbus | Join us on the Columbus Coffee Trail where we will visit a local coffee shop committed to quality craftmanship and education. Join Global Engagement for all 4 trips on the Columbus Coffee Trail, and you will earn a free Columbus Coffee Trail t-shirt! Visit all 29 locations on your own, and you'll earn a tumbler and a coffee press! Please bring money if you plan to purchase a beverage or treat. Registration is required. Register. |
| Saturday, January 10, 2026 5-7 p.m. | Board Game & Pizza Night | Enarson Classroom Building, Room 160 | Social | Join the Global Engagement team for a fun and competitive game night! Test your wit, compete with strategy, and enjoy a pizza party as we play board games. Registration is required. Register. |
| Sunday, January 11, 2026 1-5 p.m. | Columbus Museum of Art | Ohio Union, Brutus bench | Explore Columbus | The Columbus Museum of Art has a diverse collection of artwork, including many regions, styles, and time periods. Join fellow students for a free visit to the museum. Registration is required. Register. |
| TBA | Student Involvement Fair | Ohio Union | ||
| TBA | Ice Skating | Enarson Classroom Building | ||
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