International Student Orientation

Aside from viewing the orientation schedule in this section, you may also download and print a copy of the schedule.

ISO Spring Orientation Schedule

Join your fellow international students at our first orientation event! You will hear from University administrative staff as well as your peer advising team.

Come meet people who can answer all of your questions specific to being an international student at Ohio University! Please bring your passport and I-20 to this session.

During this session, students who have a TA/RA/GA/GRS position at the University will fill out necessary paperwork related to working in the U.S. We will also discuss general items of interest for working students.

The ISSS orientation team will go over OHIO academics at a general level, including a walkthrough of essential tools for students.

The Academic Achievement Center and Graduate College staff will present information on the available supports for international students as well as tips and tricks for success in your academic journey.

Our Community Standards staff will share University expectations for students and the process of student conduct should you need to engage with their office.

In this session, you will hear from your peer advising team regarding stress and navigating the transition to the United States, Athens, Ohio, and Ohio University.

Join this session to learn more about the cultural differences and how to navigate them with experts from the OHIO Program of Intensive English (OPIE) and Graduate College.

Not sure how to get to your classes? Join us for a campus selfie tour so that you can start to learn your way around campus. We will meet at 4th floor of Baker University Center to go on a walk around the campus with the Peer Advisors and our selfie sticks.

Still need a few items for your room or for classes? The Peer Advisors will help you find what you need by acting as your guides on the Athens Public Transit.

We will meet on the 4th floor of Baker University Center to walk to the Mulberry at Baker bus stop. Peer Advisors will be guiding the trips every 30 minutes. They will stay with you on State St. until the bus leaves Walmart.

Make sure to bring your student ID and cash.

Who is Required to Attend?

• Undergraduate Students: Check your admission letter to see if you are required to take the test.
• Graduate Students: Contact your department to see if you are required to take the test.

If you are required to take the TOEFL test, please make any necessary arrangements so thatyou are prepared to attend all of the following events.

TOEFL Orientation

During this presentation, you will learn everything you need to know about the TOEFL test process.

TOEFL Test

This test will determine whether you need to take some English classes prior to starting your degree classes.

TOEFL Results

All students that took the TOEFL test must stop by Gordy Hall during the scheduled time to
pick up their test results.

English Placement Test

Depending on your TOEFL score, you may need to take an English Placement test. All students that take the TOEFL should arrange their schedules so that they are able to take the placement test if needed.