2012 Orientation Leaders
International Student Newsletter

International Student Welcome Party

 

On Friday, August 17, join the Office of International Affairs and hundreds of new international students for an International Welcome Party. The party will take place from 5 - 7 p.m. on the RPAC Larkins Outdoor Plaza and will feature free pizza, pop, music, giveaways and more.

The party will give you the opportunity to mix and mingle with new international students, and our friends at Rec Sports will provide tours of the RPAC and overviews of all the activities they have to offer. This welcome party will start the school year off right-- you don't want to miss it!

Limited Immigration Coordinator availability in August

 

Oxley Hall Immigration coordinators with the Office of International Affairs are currently welcoming new international students to Ohio State at Check-In and Orientation. They will have limited availability to meet with students from August 13 until August 15, which means that students may have to wait a long time in order to meet with an Immigration Coordinator. There will be no advising on Thursday, August 16 or Friday, August 17. 

 

Due to these increased wait times, students are encouraged to consult the Office of International Affairs website at oia.osu.edu to find answers to routine questions, and come to advising only for emergencies. The Office of International Affairs will still be accepting approved document drop offs, which include Employment Verification letters, Travel Signature Request forms, Columbus State Transient Student forms and Reduced Course Load: Final forms. 

 

Normal advising hours will resume on Monday, August 20. 

Summer International Student Graduation Reception

International Student 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, August 10 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. in the Ohio Staters Traditions Room in the Ohio Union. 
 
Every graduating students 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. Don't forget your camera! A photographer from the Office of International Affairs will also be taking pictures, 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 any outstanding student accomplishments or leadership achievements you had while at Ohio State. 

Target Back-to-School After Hours Shopping

  

Target Back to School After Hours On Tuesday, August 21, the Target located in the Lennox Town Center will stay open from 10:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. for Ohio State students only for theTarget Back-to-Shool After Hours Shopping event. This Welcome Week event will feature music, refreshments, shopping and giveaways, and bus transportation will be provided to get you to Target and bring you back to campus. Buses will depart approximately every 20 minutes form Olentangy/Drake Union, North Campus/Haverfield Hours and South Campus/Hale Hall.

Visit Target's Ohio State event page on Facebook for more information.  
Upcoming International Student Workshops

To help international students adjust to aspects of life in the United States, the Office of International Affairs holds a variety of workshops and presentations on topics such as roommates, housing, laws and safety.  

Roommate Fair: Neighborhood Services and Collaboration will help you meet potential roommates in person. Be sure to bring your BuckID. 
  • Friday, August 10, 5 p.m. in the Ohio Union, Multicultural Center
Your Guide to Off-Campus Housing: Student Legal Services will discuss security deposits, leases, off-campus housing contracts and more. 
  • Wednesday, August 8, 1 p.m. in 122 Oxley Hall
  • Tuesday, August 14, 11 a.m. in 0200 Campbell Hall
Roommates 101: Neighborhood Services and Collaboration will talk about roommate contracts, conflict resolution and mediation services.
  • Monday, August 6, 5 p.m. in the Ohio Union, University Senate Chamber
Taking Care of "Buckeye Business": Student Legal Services will teach you how to navigate buckeyelink.osu.edu
  • Thursday, August 2, 11 a.m. in 0171A Hagerty Hall
  • Thursday, August 9, 9:30 a.m. in 0235 Stillman Hall
  • Tuesday, August 14, 9:30 a.m. in 0235 Stillman Hall
Traffic, Driving and Child Seat Safety: Asian American Community Services will share tips on road safety in the United States. 
  • Monday, August 13, 1 p.m. in 0200 Campbell Hall
  • Tuesday, August 14, 1 p.m. in 1008 Evans Lab
  • Wednesday, August 15, 1 p.m. in 1008 Evans Lab
  • Thursday, August 16, 1:30 p.m. in 0200 Campbell Hall
U.S. Civil Laws - Information You Must Know: Student Legal Services will explore your legal rights and responsibilities with health and car insurance.
  • Wednesday, August 15, 11 a.m. in 0200 Campbell Hall
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August 2012
Welcome Party
Immigration Coordinator Availability
International Student Graduation
Target Back-to-School After Hours
International Student Workshops
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Fast Fact 

International Welcome Party
Ohio State will welcome almost 1,800 new international students this autumn.

Advising Hours

student team
Immigration Coordinators are available for walk-in advising Monday - Thursday from 1 - 4 p.m. in Oxley Hall room 100.

International Events   

International Student Leadership Reception
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.

International Student Newsletter 

International Students
The Office of International Affairs newsletter promotes events, publicizes deadlines, announces workshops and communicates news about all things international at Ohio State. 
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