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:
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.
Orientation Dates for Incoming Autumn 2024 Students
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Orientation Process at Ohio State Mansfield
The Orientation process is a five-step process that culminates in a meeting with an academic advisor to complete your class schedule. The earlier you complete the steps, the earlier you can schedule your courses. Click on the steps below for further details on how to complete your tasks. Steps 2 and 3 must be completed prior to attending your Orientation Day and meeting with your advisor.
Once registered, a one-time New Student Enrollment Fee of $50 will be assessed to your Statement of Account.
To register for Orientation, go to My Buckeye Link. Enter your user name (lastname.#) and password to log in. Once logged in, look for the “Admissions” section (last section on the left side of the page). Click on “Orientation Information” and follow the steps to register for Orientation Day.
After you have completed the registration process, a message will be sent to your Ohio State email address confirming your registration and indicating the Placement Tests you are required to take. The required tests are also listed on your To Do list in BuckeyeLink.
The Orientation Carmen course serves as a reference for valuable information you will need to know as a new student entering Ohio State. This course introduces you to our Carmen Canvas platform, links you to placement tests and resources, and will answer questions you may have leading up to your first day of class.
Within three business days of paying your acceptance fee, you will gain access to the Orientation course. This course can be found by logging into Carmen Canvas (carmen.osu.edu) with your Ohio State username and password. Once logged in, click on the course titled Mansfield New Student Orientation and read through the information. You do not have to view all sections in the same sitting; you may pause and come back to it at any time.
Be sure you have requested your official ACT/SAT/AP scores and/or transcripts from other institutions to be sent electronically to Ohio State to ensure your academic advisor can assist you in registering for appropriate classes. Please allow up to two business days to gain access to the Placement Tests you are required to take once you have registered for Orientation Day.
The Placement Tests you are required to take will appear in your Orientation Confirmation email and on your To Do List in My Buckeye Link. Click on the links below to learn more about each of the tests you need to take and how to gain access to them.
If you believe there is an error in which Placement Tests you have been assigned, please contact the Orientation Office at 419-755-4300 as soon as possible.
Test Accommodations: Contact the Office of Disability Services at mcgregor.40@osu.edu or 419-755-4304 to request testing accommodations.
Incoming Autumn 2024 semester students can register for one of the following dates:
Check-in begins at 8:30 AM and the program will run from 9 AM – 1:30 PM, including a lunch.
This experience allows students and their guests to learn about campus resources, talk with staff and faculty in person, take a campus tour and students will get their BuckID. If a student must change their registered date, please call 419-755-4300 to reschedule.
Once all your placement tests have been scored and you’ve attended your Orientation Day, you are ready to meet with your academic advisor. You will receive an email before you leave your Orientation Day with instructions on how to schedule a Zoom appointment.
During this appointment, you will schedule your classes for the semester. Prior to the appointment, write down questions you have and find a quiet location for the meeting to avoid distractions.
If you need help completing any of the steps, please contact the orientation office.