General Information
Program Schedule
FAQs
Program Schedule
An tentative overview of orientation activities is outlined below. Times are subject to change.
Day One:
Time |
Population |
Session |
| 7:30 - 8:45 a.m. |
Students and Family Members |
Orientation check-in at Morrill Tower
7:30 a.m. arrival required for students who need to complete English or Latin testing* |
| 7:45 a.m. |
Students |
Math testing for students with a "U" score from online mathematics skills assessment |
| 8 - 9:30 a.m. |
Students and Family Members |
University resource displays at Drake Performance and Event Center |
| 8 a.m. |
Students |
English testing
Latin testing (only for students who took 2 or more years in high school latin)
BuckID office open |
| 9:30 a.m. |
Students and Family Members |
Opening Session |
| 10:15 a.m. |
Students |
Groups led by Orientation Leaders including
• Foreign language testing in French, German, Italian, and
Spanish*
• Picnic lunch
• First Weeks tour |
| 10:20 - 11:10 a.m. |
Family Members |
Families in Transition |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Family Members |
Family Luncheon |
| 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. |
Family Members |
Doing Business Buckeye Style |
| 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. |
Students |
Optional Sessions for Students
Student Athlete Support Services Session
ROTC Information Session
College Diversity Services Office Information Sessions
RPAC Tour
Office for Disability Services Tour
Walking Tours of Campus
Bus Tour of Campus
Residence Hall Tours |
| 2 p.m. |
Students and Family Members |
Group Academic Advising Sessions (Part I) by area of study;
Depending on college of enrollment, many family members will attend co-curricular programming sessions while their students schedule classes. |
| 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. |
Students |
Calculus Options and Honors Mathematics Opportunities |
| 5 p.m. |
Students and Family Members |
Dinner Service Available |
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
|
Students |
Student Involvement Session (Last required session for students on Day 1) |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Family Members |
Optional City of Columbus Bus Tour |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Students |
Buckeye Connections including:
• Residence Hall Tours
• Moonlight Campus Tours
• Community Service Opportunities
• Campus Quest
• Informal recreation at the RPAC
• Card and Games Room |
Day Two:
| 6:45 - 8:15 a.m. |
Students and Family Members |
Breakfast Service Available |
| 7:30 - 9 a.m. |
Students and Family Members |
Browse the displays in Hitchcock Hall |
| 8 a.m. |
Students and Family Members |
Optional Information Sessions including:
• Financial Aid and Fees and Deposits
• Pre-Law
• Graduate Health Studies
• Graduate Education Studies
• Pre-Veterinary Medicine
• Office of Minority Affairs Funded Student Information Session |
| 9 a.m. |
Students and Family Members |
Life Outside of the Classroom presentation |
| 10 a.m. |
Students |
Residence education and commuter discussion sessions for students |
| 10 a.m. |
Family Members |
Student life discussions for family members |
| 11:15 a.m. |
Students and Family Members |
Group Academic Advising Sessions (Part II) by area of study - students will receive their final autumn quarter schedule |
| Noon - 1:30 p.m. |
Students and Family Members |
Informal Closing Reception (including Banking Fair, Reservation of textbooks through the University Bookstore and information from the Parents Association) |
| Noon - 2:30 p.m. |
Students and Family Members |
Optional sessions and activities
• Financial Aid Counseling
• Open Computer Lab (hosted by Student Financial Aid and
Fees & Deposits)
• Residence Hall Tours
• Meningitis Vaccinations available at the Student Health Center
• Younkin Success Center Tours
• Buck-ID Center Open |
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Times and session availability are subject to change.
*Please see orientation.osu.edu/placement for details on English and foreign language testing guidelines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does orientation cost?
On your first quarter statement of account, you will be assessed the $50 University Orientation Fee which covers all orientation costs except orientation housing and meals. The cost of orientation housing and a full meals package is $48 per student and $53 per adult guest, payable upon arrival on day one (cash, check, Visa, and Mastercard accepted). Parking is $10.
How will I know which orientation program to attend?
Orientation sessions are arranged around academic programs. There are also orientation sessions for Honors students and students involved in
- Advocates for Children and Education Scholars
- Architecture Scholars
- Arts Scholars
- Biological Sciences Scholars
- Business Scholars
- Engineering Scholars
- Environmental & Natural Resources Scholars
- Health Sciences Scholars
- Humanities Scholars
- International Affairs Scholars
- Media, Marketing and Communication Scholars
- Mount Scholars
- Political, Society and Law Scholars
- Sport and Wellness Scholars
More information about which program you should attend will arrive with your University Orientation mailing package.
Do I have to take placement tests?
Most students need to take some placement tests before they are able to schedule classes. Testing is offered in mathematics, English, and foreign languages. More information about placement testing can be found here. Please note that, if required, mathematics is to be completed before you attend orientation.
What if I took Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) tests in high school?
Ohio State awards credit for outstanding scores on AP and IB exams. Be sure to have an official copy of your scores sent directly to Ohio State, as credit cannot be awarded without an official copy. To request an official copy of your scores, call the AP Office at 1-888-CALL4AP or the IB Office at (212) 696-4464. |
