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International Student Employee Paperwork

Hello! You've been sent the link for this website because you are an international student who has been offered and has accepted student employment with Ohio University. As part of the onboarding process, you'll need to complete the necessary paperwork prior to starting your new job. Please carefully read and follow the steps below. 

NOTE:This entire process must be completed before you will be able to begin working.

Step 1: Complete the New Student Employment Packet by downloading a copy of the forms and completing them electronically. 

Step 2: You must physically sign or draw your signature with your mouse on the SSA-1945 (page 6), and the OPERS Exemption form (page 4, if applicable). Electronic signatures are NOT acceptable on these two forms only.

Step 3: Upload the completed documents securely by clicking HERE . Because this is a secured site, you must include your Social Security Number on all applicable forms.

Step 4: Complete section 1 of the I-9 before your first scheduled day of work (see options below). You will then be required to physically take your identification documents to a designated location to have them verified in person. 

Choose the best option for you to complete your I-9 and to get your documents verified:

  • Option 1:
    If you will have your identification documents verified in Athens,complete page one (1) of the I-9 at the following link .  After completing page 1, schedule an appointment here to take your documents to be verified at Human Resources, Grosvenor Hall 324, Athens, OH 45701.  Please review the I-9  list of acceptable documents  to determine which documents are acceptable.  All documents must be original; no copies or digital images will be accepted.
  • Option 2: 
    If you will have your identification documents verified at a regional campus, complete page one (1) of the I-9 at the following link .  After completing page 1, click HERE to find the nearest location and contact information for scheduling an appointment to take your documents to be verified.  Please review the I-9  list of acceptable documents  to determine which documents are acceptable.  All documents must be original; no copies or digital images will be accepted.
  • Option 3:
    If you will NOT be in Athens or near a regional campus to have your I-9 documents verified but are in the United States,please contact University Human Resources to make other arrangements at uhr@ohio.edu or (740)593-1636.

NOTE: You must bring original documents  to your appointment - no photocopies or digital copies are permitted. See the list of acceptable documents here for Section 2 of the I-9.

Step 5: Please complete the Glacier process using this FAQ and guide before beginning employment.

  • Submit completed documents securely by uploading them HERE .

If you have questions about any step in the process, please contact uhr@ohio.edu .

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