Orientation

Orientation will take place in two phases. First, online orientation will take place through CarmenCanvas, Ohio State’s online learning management system. Second, students will attend an in-person Mandatory Navigation Session in the weeks leading up to fall semester. New and transfer international students are required to complete both phases. New and transfer international students are required to complete both phases.

Part one: Online orientation

On July 15, you will be automatically enrolled in online orientation through CarmenCanvas. 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 online orientation opens.
• You must complete your self-guided orientation by Sunday, August 18. The Office of International Affairs will be automatically notified of your completion.

Part two: Mandatory Navigation Session (in-person)

The Office of International Affairs will host in-person Mandatory Navigation Sessions. Each session will be 30 minutes and take place July 29-August 18. Please attend a session within 48-72 hours of your arrival in Columbus. You will be able to select what day you attend when registration opens in June.

The Office of International Affairs will host additional workshops and social events for new international students July 29-August 18. A full schedule of workshops and social events, including instructions for registering and links to CarmenZoom sessions, will be available in your online orientation calendar.

Please email global-engagement@osu.edu with questions.

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.