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International Student Newsletter
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October 2011
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The Office of International Affairs newsletter promotes events, publicizes deadlines, announces workshops and communicates news about all things international at Ohio State.
Fast Fact: Engineering is the most popular major among international students at Ohio State
100 Oxley Hall, 1712 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: (614) 292-6101
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Enrollment Requirements
| F1 and J1 students are encouraged to check their course schedules to ensure that they are enrolled full time for Autumn Quarter. If you are not enrolled full time, action needs to be taken as soon as possible to avoid serious immigration problems. If this is your final quarter and you are only enrolled for the amount of credits needed to graduate, you must submit a Reduced Course Load form to the Office of International Affairs. Contact an Immigration Coordinator if you have questions.
Undergraduate students - 12 Credit Hours Graduate students without Graduate Associate Position - 10 Credit Hours Graduate Students with Graduate Associate Position - 9 Credit Hours Graduate Students with University Fellowship - 15 Credit Hours Post-Candidacy Ph.D. Students - 3 Credit Hours |
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Ohio State v. Illinois Football Watch Party
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 Join international students and members of the Student-Alumni Council to cheer on the Buckeye football team! This Saturday, October 15, meet at the RPAC at 3 p.m. for Football 101, where you will have the opportunity to learn the basic rules of football. Afterward, we will watch the Buckeyes play Illinois on TV, enjoy some free food, and learn about Ohio State's many songs and traditions. Contact Erin Mischler for more information. International Student Football Viewing Party 3 p.m., RPAC Meeting Rooms 1 - 3 |
Share Your International Student Experience
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 The International Student Life (ISL) University-Wide Committee, a collaboration between the Office of International Affairs (OIA) and the Office of Student Life, was established to study the current and foreseeable needs of international students as part of university-wide efforts to increase and enhance international services. As part of this effort, the committee is interested in hearing about the experience of international students and will be conducting a series of focus groups where you can share your stories and opinions. Please join us for an open dialogue about the international student experience at Ohio State. Food and drinks will be provided. Register with at least 24-hour notice. |
| Taste of OSU 2012 |  Taste of OSU is an event that draws more than 4,000 people to the Ohio Union for cultural performances, exhibits and food from around the world provided by more than 30 different international and ethnic clubs. Taste of OSU 2012 will take place on Friday, January 27 from 5 - 9 p.m. Applications will be available soon. Student organizations are encouraged to explore past events through the Taste of OSU website, and consider the requirements for participation. This is a tremendous student leadership growth opportunity, and the amount of planning and teamwork involved is significant. Participation in Taste of OSU involves selecting recipes, attending food safety classes, shopping for ethnic ingredients, creating a cultural display and cooking thousands of portions of food over a 3-day period. Some groups also present cultural performance (dance, music, etc). Taste of OSU is a great way to share your culture with the campus community at Ohio State. |
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OPT and CPT Workshops
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Optional Practical Training (OPT) provides hands-on practical work experience that is directly related to a student's major area of study. Training is authorized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for a maximum of 12 months, and is available to students who have been enrolled on a full-time basis for at least one academic year (9 months). The workshop will help you understand eligibility and application procedures.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshops
122 Oxley Hall, 1712 Neil Ave.
October 7 - 1 p.m.
October 11 - 10 a.m.
October 19 - 1 p.m.
October 27 - 10 a.m.
Temporary employment such as an internship, practicum and alternative work-study or cooperative education may be authorized as curricular practical training (CPT). Such training must not only be related to your major field of study but must also be an integral part of your established curriculum still in progress. This workshop will help you understand the eligibility and application procedures.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Workshops
122 Oxley Hall, 1712 Neil Ave.
October 18 - 2 p.m.
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