Citizens of Canada are not required to obtain a U.S. visa at an Embassy or Consulate, to enter the United States. However, an officer of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will inspect your visa documents either at a pre-inspection site in Canada or upon entry to the U.S. You must have with you proof of Canadian citizenship, proof of admission to Ohio State University, your Ohio State Certificate of Eligibility Form I-20, and proof of financial support.

Many countries have a visa waiver arrangement with Japan, allowing you to visit for a certain period (usually, 3 or 6 months) without any visa at all. A list of countries is available on the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. In addition, you can study with us for up to three months (in some cases, six months) on a standard tourist visa. It is possible to renew tourist visas, either from within Japan, or by visiting Korea (a short boat ride away).

In September 2006, 90% of passengers departing Canadian airports were traveling with a passport. 3,422,864 (90%) of the 3,799,338 total passengers departing Canadian airports in September 2006 traveled with passports according to DHS data.

Students can transfer to other Universities if they wish. However, the student must check with the Registrar's Office for any articulation agreement between the Universities. This will allow for more credit hours transferred. Credit hours transferred vary between Universities.

There are many hotels in the Ohio State University area. http://www.osu.edu/visitors/accommodations.php Most hotels are a 30-45 minute walk to the OSU campus on busy streets with limited sidewalks. Van service is listed if it is available. Taxi fare to OSU from most of these hotels is approximately $15. Rates may be higher on certain dates when special events are occurring in Columbus.

It is nearly the entire length of the state along the lakeshore of Lake Erie (actually a bit longer than that).

Yes - the visa you use to enter the US should match your reason for coming, and is not based on how long you plan to stay. If your main reason for coming to the US is to be a tourist, then you should apply for a tourist visa. Since tourists can remain in the US for only one month, you will not have time to study. If, however, your main reason for coming to the US is to be a student, you should apply for a student visa.

Yes, you do. Students accepted into an English language program for 18 hours per week or more need an F-1 visa.

As long as you remain a full time student and meet the requirements of the U.S. immigration laws for an F-1 Visa you can continue to study in the U.S. The Worcester State College International Programs Department will assist you with this process.

If you have trouble accessing this page and need to request an alternate format, please contact the Student Affairs web development team at studentaffairs@osu.edu.

For graduate applicants, most financial aid is available in the form of University Fellowships and graduate associateships. Please refer to the financial aid section of our website and the Graduate School website. http://www.gradsch.ohio-state.edu U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for government-sponsored loans (which must be repaid). The maximum amount of Subsidized Stafford loans available for graduate or professional study is $8,500 per academic year.

For international graduate applicants, most financial aid is available in the form of University Fellowships and graduate associateships. Please refer to the "Costs and Financial Aid" section of our website, see above and the Graduate School website. http://www.gradsch.ohio-state.edu/

You should complete the front side of the Ohio State University Graduate School Reference Form http://admissions.osu.edu/apps/pdfs/refer.pdf and request that your recommenders complete the back of the form, and attach it to the recommendation letter. Be sure to provide the direct contact information so the graduate program can contact your recommender via phone, mail, e-mail, or fax to ask questions.

Applicants with any disability, permanent or temporary, who may require special assistance, are urged to contact the Office for Disability Services, 150 Pomerene Hall, 1760 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210-1297, telephone: (614) 292-3307. http://www.ods.ohio-state.edu This office coordinates academic support services and accommodations for individuals who have special needs as a result of a permanent or temporary disability.

The Acceptance Statement will be mailed to you upon your admittance to The Ohio State University. You must return the Acceptance Statement and check the box "Yes, I accept the offer of admission" if you plan to attend The Ohio State University. Please do not send your Acceptance Statement using a special delivery service or return it to The Graduate Admissions Office.

International students need to apply for a study visa. You can apply for a study visa at your nearest Canadian embassy abroad. Before you apply for a permit you will need: A Formal Letter of Acceptance from the Imperial Hotel Management College. Students who are qualified to join the program will receive their Formal Letter of Acceptance once they have submitted their program fees in full. A temporary resident visa (depending on your country of origin).

Please contact the school you want to attend in Texas and see if there is an opening. You will need to contact your state board for a certification of your hours. In some cases your school will provide this information depending on your state. When you enroll in a Texas school, inform them you have hours, and they will forward the information to TDLR with your enrollment.