Congratulations on your admission to The Ohio State University's Chemical and Biomolecuar Engineering Department. We are excited about your arrival and wish to make your move to Columbus and your transition to life here at Ohio State as pleasant as possible.

New students are expected to arrive to the Ohio State Campus by August 5, 2013. The Department Orientation will be on Friday, August 16, 2013, and will start at 9:30 a.m. The Graduate School will hold their orientation on Monday, August 20th. The first day of Autumn Semester 2013 is Wednesday, August 19, 2013. 

Information about Columbus and OSU from our CEGC (Chemical Engineering Graduate Council):
Living, Studying, & Campus Resources
People and Facilities
Fun Things to Do at OSU and Beyond

OSU and Columbus Guide:
The Guide: Council of Graduate Students
 

Information for International Students:
If you are an incoming International Student, it is important for you to check out the Office of International Affars (OIA) website for information about what you should do prior to arriving on campus. You should also check in with OIA before you check in with the Department. Here are some quick links to helpful information on the OIA website:

• OIA Welcome
• Check-In and Orientation
• Packing, Weather, and Housing Information
• Health Information
• Calendar of Events

International Friendships is a registered Ohio State University student organization and Christian community group seeking to promote friendship and hospitality for international students. This group offers airport pickup and temporary housing as well as welcome activities and English conversation partners.

International Student Welcome Committee The ISWC are volunteers from numerous OSU student organizations who are willing to provide comprehensive and free information about airport pick-up and temporary housing for newly arriving international students.