Orientation and Placement Testing

After you have paid your acceptance fee for Ohio State Mansfield, you will receive a message to your BuckeyeMail with information on how to begin the Orientation Process. Orientation registration opens based on the term you are admitted:

• Autumn Admit: Mid-Late April   
• Spring Admit: Early November   
• Summer Admit: Mid-March
• College Credit Plus (Academy) Students: Meet one-on-one prior to start of term with CCP Advisor

Spring 2025 Orientation Instructions

To be eligible to attend Orientation and register for classes, you need to pay your acceptance fee and set up your Buckeyemail.  Visit the What’s Next page for more information on how to do that.

Starting on November 1:

1. Access Carmen Canvas and complete the New Student Orientation course.
2. Take required placement tests (available in the Carmen Canvas New Student Orientation course).
3. Register for Orientation Day by visiting your Applicant Center, clicking on “Orientation Information,” and completing the registration process.
4. Attend Orientation on Thursday, December 5 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. (check-in and breakfast begin at 9:00 a.m.)
5. Respond to the email sent by your academic advisor to schedule an appointment to register for classes once Orientation has occurred.

If you have not yet accepted admission and paid your acceptance fee, visit the What’s Next webpage to understand what you need to do to be eligible to register for Orientation. Please ensure that your BuckeyeMail (Ohio State email address) is active. Instructions to activate your email are found on this webpage.