Welcome International Students to OSU!

We're so glad you are here!
 

On this page, you'll find everything you need to know about how to complete your New Student Orientation!

All students who receive support services from INTO OSU, including first-year undergraduate students with International Direct services (ID), should work directly with INTO OSU or contact [email protected] for any questions about your Spring 2025 registration process.

Please visit New Student Steps on the INTO OSU webpage.

 

Classes for Spring term begin Monday, March 31st. 

Please plan to arrive to campus before classes begin!
We're excited to see you here soon.

To complete your New Student Orientation, please follow these steps:
 

  
Complete Pre-Arrival Checklist

  
Receive email Canvas invitation to access orientation

  
Complete Required Content

  
Attend Events

  
Come to OSU!


  
If you have not yet received a Welcome Email from International International Services (OIS), please email [email protected] with your OSU ID number

  
As a reminder, International Students are not required to pay the ATD, which is an advanced tuition deposit.


  
If you are a visa holder other than F-1 or J-1, please contact OIS at [email protected] with your OSU ID number to inquire about the process to register for your courses.