The Graduate
International Student Newsletter

Spring graduation reception         


Winter Graduation Reception

To celebrate graduation from Ohio State, all graduating international students, family members and friends are invited to a special International Student Graduation Reception sponsored by the Office of International Affairs and The Ohio State University Alumni Association. Join us for cake and punch on Friday, June 8, from 3:30 - 5 p.m. in the Ohio Staters Traditions Room in the Ohio Union.   

 

Every graduating student will be introduced at the reception and presented with a commemorative Ohio State pin in recognition of this festive and important occasion. If you have a country flag, please bring it to the reception and display it with pride, and don't forget your camera! A photographer from the Office of International Affairs will also be taking photos, which will be made available to you.  

 

Please let us know if you are able to attend the reception, indicate the number of people coming with you and tell us about about any outstanding student accomplishments or leadership achievements you had while at Ohio State. 

Commencement Week        

Candlelight Ceremony
Commencement Week at Ohio State begins on Tuesday, June 5 and features activities through Saturday, June 9, all leading up to commencement on Sunday. Activities include graduation cap decorating, an Ohio Stadium tour and a Commencement Eve Candlelight Ceremony. In addition to these scheduled events, the popular "Things You Never Got to See" tour will be offered throughout the week.

For more information about Commencement Week activities, visit the Commencement Week event schedule

Columbus Arts Festival        

Columbus Arts Festival
The 2012 Columbus Arts Festival will take place June 1 - 3 on the downtown Riverfront. The Festival will take place from 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Friday and Sautrday, and 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Sunday.

The festival features over 240 artists, displaying their work in booths lining the riverfront. Local restaurants also set up tents, and three different stages showcase local musicians, dancers and spoken word poets. Admission to the festival is free.

More information on the artists, restaurants and performers, as well as parking and volunteer information, is available at the 2012 Columbus Arts Festival website. 

Summer vacation terms  

 

Beginning in Summer 2012, Ohio State is moving from an academic calendar based on quarters to one based on semesters. This will create some changes in enrollment and vacation terms.

All international students (except those in their first or final term of study) will be automatically issued a vacation term for each Summer Semester beginning in 2012. Full-time enrollment will be required during all Autumn and Spring Semesters.

 

All F-1 and J-1 students are allowed one period of "vacation" per year, during Summer Term. You are not required to enroll full time during Summer, and it is no longer necessary to report a vacation request to International Affairs.

 

For questions about enrollment as it relates to vacation terms, please contact an immigration coordinator.

Spots still available for summer storage         

international students
The International Students Association is offering a summer storage program for international and out-of-state students. Participating students can store their belongings on North, South and West campus from June until August, and the cost for the entire summer is $20.

For more information, or to reserve a storage space, contact the International Students Association at OSU at [email protected]. Contact the ISAO by 1 p.m. on Friday, June 1 for a guaranteed space. 

OPT and CPT workshops   


International Students

Optional Practical Training (OPT) provides hands-on practical work experience that is directly related to a student's major area of study. OPT 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).  

 

Temporary employment such as an internship, practicum and alternative work-study or cooperative education may be authorized as curricular practical training (CPT). CPT 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. These workshops will help you understand eligibility and application procedures. All workshops will take place in 122 Oxley Hall, 1712 Neil Ave.    

 

Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop 

Thursday, June 7, 12 p.m.

Tuesday, June 12, 2 p.m.

 

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Workshop 
Tuesday, June 5, 10 a.m.
Thursday, June 14, 9 a.m.
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1712 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: (614) 292-6101 

  
Know and Engage the World 
June 2012
Spring graduation reception
Commencement Week
Columbus Arts Festival
Summer vacation terms
Summer storage available
OPT and CPT workshops
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Fast Fact 

International Student Leadership Reception
There are students from over 110 countries currently studying at Ohio State.

Advising Hours 

student team
For international students, Immigration Coordinators are available for walk-in advising in Oxley Hall Room 100 Monday - Thursday from 1 - 4 p.m. Coordinators are available by appointment only on Fridays from 1 - 4 p.m.  

International Events   

International Student Welcome Party
International events take place at Ohio State every day - too many to list here. Keep an eye on the Office of International Affairs' Event Calendar to be the first to know about events featuring guests from all over the world.

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