New International Student Orientation

Welcome to OWU!

Every year, before New Student Orientation, a one-day pre-orientation program, called New International Student Orientation (“NISO”), is held for new international and global nomad students. Parents and family are also welcome to attend.

NISO continues through the first half of the Fall Semester with meetings every Monday night.

Many topics are covered in NISO: from immigration rules and benefits to health insurance, from the academic culture of the USA to what to expect from the weather. New students are also assisted with opening bank accounts, getting their rooms in the residence halls set up, and the like. Also during NISO, we have a special program and a question/answer session just for parents/guardians.

New international and global nomad students are met at Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) on the designated arrival day by our Orientation Leaders.

Important dates for New International Student Orientation 2012

For your reference, this is the 2011 orientation schedule: New International Student Orientation 2011 (PDF).  The 2012 Orientation Schedule will be available soon.

Please note: International and global nomad students are not expected to attend the June 2012 StART OWU Program. Pre-registration materials for course selection will be mailed / E-mailed to students during the summer.

Orientation Forms

NISO Pre-Arrival Guide '11 (364k PDF*) 

Remember to carry a copy of the following forms on your carry-on luggage when you travel to OWU:

• New Student Arrival Information - [PDF]
• USA Port of Entry Procedures - [PDF]

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