On your orientation date, you'll attend an overview session from 10 to 11:15 a.m. EST.
An academic advisor will contact you to schedule a separate advising appointment, which may occur on a different date than your overview. During your advising appointment, you'll register for courses for your first term. Watch your BuckeyeMail account for more information.
Students from different majors participate in orientation programs at different times. Find orientation dates by program of study and term of entry below.
| Program of study | Dates |
|---|---|
| Architecture | November 15, December 5 |
| Art | November 7, November 14, November 28, December 5 |
| Arts and Sciences: undecided | November 7, November 14, November 28, December 5 |
| Biological Sciences | November 7, November 14, November 28, December 5 |
| Business | November 14, December 5 |
| Dental Hygiene | November 14, December 5 |
| Education and Human Ecology | November 7, November 28 |
| Engineering | November 7, December 5 |
| Environment and Natural Resources | November 14, December 5 |
| Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences | November 7, November 14, November 28, December 5 |
| Health and Rehabilitation Sciences | November 7 |
| Health and Wellness Innovation in Health Care | November 7, November 28 |
| Humanities | November 7, November 14, November 28, December 5 |
| John Glenn College of Public Affairs | November 7, November 14, December 5 |
| Mathematical and Physical Sciences | November 7, November 14, November 28, December 5 |
| Music | November 7, November 14, November 28, December 5 |
| Nursing (includes RN to BSN) | November 7, November 28 |
| Pharmacy | November 14 |
| Public Health | November 28 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | November 7, November 14, November 28, December 5 |
| Social Work | November 7, November 14 |
| University Exploration | November 7, November 14, November 28, December 5 |