New Student To-Do List

New Student To-Do List (pdf)

 

1. Open your Ohio State email account

All university information, including grades, fee statements, confirmed class schedules, and other important information, is communicated through email or through a secure website.

• New students must be admitted to the university before they can activate their accounts.
• Returning students can reactivate their email account 24-48 hours after reactivating their enrollment eligibility.
• Your osu.edu E-mail address is also your username and is used to access student information online. 
• All university correspondence is sent to your osu.edu e-mail address.
• NOTE: The Ohio State University will NEVER ask for your OSU internet username or password. If you receive such a message, please report it to report-phish@osu.edu. NEVER reply to any e-mail asking for your OSU internet username or password or other personal details.

• You can activate your osu.edu e-mail account:

• Online process: Office of Information Technology. Under Quick Links, click Account Management, then OSU Internet Username, then Activate Account. Follow instructions provided.
• In person: 025 Central Classroom Building, 2009 Millikin Road, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210
• Phone: 614-688-HELP

2. Register for courses

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3. Obtain a BuckID Student Identification Card

• In order to receive a BuckID, students must first be enrolled in classes for the current quarter. Students will need to bring a valid photo ID such as a state ID, passport, or driver's license.

• In person: University ID Card, 3040 Ohio Union, 1739 N. High St.
• Phone: (614) 292-0400
• Additional Information: buckeye.osu.edu

4. Pay Fees

Students do not receive paper statements of account in the mail. Student should check their statment of account online and observe all payment and registration deadlines. A reminder to pay fees by the first day of classes should arrive via email.

• All fees are due one week prior to the start of classes. Accounts not paid will receive a Late Payment Penalty. 
• The Recreation (RPAC) fee is assessed quarterly for all students enrolled for 4 or more credit hours.
• The student activity, student union facility, and COTA bus fees are assessed quarterly for all students.
• Regularly admitted graduate students registered at least half time are automatically enrolled in student health insurance. If a student chooses to waive their health insurance, they must provide proof of alternate coverage.
• Students in a degree granting program at the Columbus campus (who are not regular employees of Ohio State) are assessed a Student Legal Services fee. This fee is optional and can be waived. For more information 
• Fee authorizations cover instructional and general fees only and not the above fees.
• Students do not receive paper statements of account. Students should check their statement of account online and observe all payment and registration deadlines.
• For an explanation of fees and tuition, go to registrar.osu.edu. Or, check tuition and fee costs
• To pay fees:

• Online: Go to Buckeye Link and log into My Student Center. Under the Finances tab, choose Make a Payment.
• In person: Office of the University Bursar, 2nd Floor, SAS Building, 281 West Lane Avenue, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1132
• To pay by mail: Office of the University Bursar, Dept. 0997, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43217-0997

 

For questions and assistance, contact Graduate School staff members in Registration Services at (614) 292-6031.