International Students

Orientation

Please note: International Student Orientation and Immigration Check-In are two separate processes, and students are required to complete both.

Orientation will introduce you to Ohio State, provide important information and help you become familiar with available resources. Through orientation, you will learn about:

For help accessing CarmenCanvas, refer to the Get Started Guide. If you have problems accessing CarmenCanvas or CarmenZoom, contact the OCIO Help Desk at ServiceDesk@osu.edu or call 614-688-4357 (HELP).


Orientation will take place through a hybrid format in two phases. First, virtual orientation will take place through CarmenCanvas, Ohio State’s online learning management system. Second, in-person orientation will take place on campus before the start of the semester. New and transfer international students are required to complete both phases.

Part one: Virtual orientation


In mid-July, you will be automatically enrolled to complete the virtual, self-guided International Student Orientation component. Please note:

  • You DO NOT have to register since you will be automatically enrolled. You will receive an enrollment confirmation email along with instructions through your Buckeyemail account when virtual orientation opens.
  • Virtual orientation is mandatory and you should complete your self-guided orientation by the start of your in-person orientation. The Office of International Affairs will be automatically notified of your completion.

Part two: In-person orientation


The Office of International Affairs will host in-person orientation sessions on August 7-11 and August 14-18. Orientation is mandatory – you may need to change your flight to Columbus to accommodate attending orientation.

Registration is now closed. If you were unable to register for a session, please email global-engagement@osu.edu.

The Office of International Affairs will host additional workshops and social events for new international students August 1-21. A full schedule of workshops and social events, including instructions for registering and links to CarmenZoom sessions, will be available in your virtual orientation calendar.


Orientation will take place through a hybrid format in two phases. First, virtual orientation will take place through CarmenCanvas, Ohio State’s online learning management system. Second, the in-person orientation will take place on January 5. New and transfer international students are required to complete both phases.

Virtual orientation


  • You DO NOT have to register since you will be automatically enrolled. You will receive an enrollment confirmation email along with instructions through your Buckeyemail account in mid-December.
  • Orientation is mandatory and you should complete your self-guided orientation by the start of your in-person orientation. The Office of International Affairs will be automatically notified of your completion.

In-person orientation


On January 5, you will attend In-Person International Student Orientation on campus.

Orientation will cover essential processes and important logistical information for the first weeks of the semester. Additional optional sessions will be offered in the afternoon for interested students. More information will be sent to your BuckeyeMail account with instructions closer to in-person orientation.


Orientation will take place virtually through CarmenCanvas, Ohio State's online learning management system. You will be automatically registered for the orientation modules.

  • You DO NOT have to register since you will be automatically enrolled. You will receive an enrollment confirmation email with instructions through Buckeyemail on April 15, 2024.
  • Orientation is mandatory, and you should complete your self-guided orientation by May 6, 2024. The Office of International Affairs will be automatically notified of your completion.