Orientation at Ohio State ATI Wooster Campus is your introduction to campus life as a new Buckeye! During this one day on-campus orientation, you will meet fellow students and learn about the campus, as well as what to expect during your first-year as a Buckeye.
All incoming students are required to attend a one day, on-campus Orientation. Click the boxes below for important information.
register and prepare
1. Pay your acceptance fee.
2. You will receive an invitation to register for Orientation to your OSU email. Click here for email activation instructions. We recommend you download the Outlook App on your phone.
3. After you register, you will be sent an email with placement test instructions and other important information. Please allow 24-48 business hours after registration for us to add you to placement tests.
OSU ATI Spring 2026 Orientation Date:
Friday, January 9, 2026
OSU ATI Autumn 2026 Orientation Dates:
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Thursday, June 18th, 2026
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Friday, July 10, 2026
Friday, August 7, 2026 (Not available for general population registration. Specific requirements must be met to attend, and approval must be provided by the Orientation Director.)
*Students or students with family members who have sensory issues, please call 330-287-1235 to discuss what to expect at orientation and the most appropriate date selection.
Orientation will take place from approximately 8:30am-2pm. A one-time $50 First-Year Experience fee will be charged to your autumn semester Statement of Account.
Placement Testing
Placement tests determine which math and English classes you will enroll in. Both tests are taken online and are subject to the Academic Misconduct Policy.
How to know if you are required to test:
1. You will receive an email with instructions to your OSU email address telling you which tests you are required to take, 24-48 hours after you have registered for Orientation.
2. Required tests will also be on your To Do List - Buckeyelink.osu.edu.
Transfer/CCP Credit may exempt you from testing:
1. Credit must be sent via official channels no less than 48 hours prior to the testing deadlines listed below. For instructions on how to send your credit - click here.
2. Credit sent unoffically will not be evaluated or accepted in place of testing. If your transfer/CCP credit has not been received 48 hours prior to the testing deadline listed below, you are required to test in order to attend your scheduled date.
3. Once your official transfer credit has been received and processed, if it is granted equivalency and you have already completed placement tests, your test scores will be replaced with your transfer credit.
June Orientation attendees must have all placement tests complete before: Monday, June 1st, 2026
July Orientation attendees must have all placement tests completed before: Monday, June 22nd, 2026
Advanced Placement: AP TESTS
If your AP exam information is not available at the time of orientation, you will need to take the placement tests and your placement test results will be used during scheduling. Once your AP test results are available, we will adjust your schedule to reflect that change and notify you via OSU email. AP results are typically sent to OSU in late July.
Click here for instructions on sending AP credit to OSU.
For more placement test information, visit the math and English pages.
Please contact the Office of Disability Services prior to completing any placement tests if you require disability accommodations.
Accommodations are not retroactive and should be in place prior to testing.
Disability accommodations
Click Here to Request Disability Services or accommodations
"Disability" is a broad term that includes, but is not limited to, mental health conditions, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, chronic health conditions, learning disabilities, physical/sensory impairments, and temporary accommodations for injuries (e.g., broken limb).
This includes students who may need:
• extended test time
• a scribe
• a reader
• other support services
Please contact faes-atiods@osu.edu with any questions or concerns.
Transfer Credit (college credit plus, prior college credit)
You must have official transcripts sent to the university from the institution you attended. Unofficial transcripts are not acceptable for evaluation.
CCP coursework must be sent to Ohio State from the institution you attended. High school transcripts are not eligible for CCP credit evaluation.
If transcripts are not processed at least 48 hours prior to the testing deadline for your orientation, you will be required to take placement tests.
If testing is not complete and transcripts are not received and processed by your testing deadline, you will not be eligible to attend Orientation or register for classes.
Have transcripts sent to the following email address directly from the institution you attended:
ugdocs@osu.edu
If electronic transcripting is unavailable, please have transcripts mailed to:
The Ohio State University
Undergraduate Admissions
P.O. Box 182646
Columbus, OH 43218-2646
Transcripts sent to any other address or location, hand delivered or emailed, will be unofficial and ineligible for credit.
Before ORIENTATION
1. Check your OSU Email for important messages, particularly pertaining to placement testing.
2. Log into Buckeyelink.osu.edu and reveiw your To Do List. Certain items,like the Financial Responsibility Statement and Placement Testing must be completed prior to Orientation in order to be eligible to register for classes.
3. Complete a housing contract if living on campus - emailed to your OSU email address. If you are a new first year student who graduated from high school last year, you are required to live on campus your first year as a Buckeye unless you meet certain criteria. For more information, visit the housing regualtion page here: https://housing.osu.edu/incoming-students/fees-contracts-policies/housing-regulations-terms-conditions/
If you have housing questions, concerns or needs please contact housing@osu.edu
DAY OF ORIENTATION - What to expect
Fall Orientations (students attending Orientation in June/July/August):
Today you will get your BUCK ID, schedule a time with your advisor to enroll in classes, and learn about your new life as a Buckeye!
Remember to bring:
Your DUO Device (usually your cell phone)
Your driver's license or state ID in order to get your BUCKID
Any required financial aid verification documents (if applicable)
A list of questions
Schedule
8:30 am-9 am - Check-in at the Shisler Conference Center: Located at 1680 Madison Avenue, Wooster OH, 44691
9 am-11:00 am - Group session: Parents, caregivers, supporters, and their students will hear about life and resources on our campus.
11:00 am-11:45 am - Break out session: Parents, caregivers, supporters, and their students will be separated for group sessions. Parents, caregivers and supporters will have open Q&A with administration and learn about common concerns and how to support their first year college student / students will have peer to peer time and hear about ways they can prepare for the year ahead.
11:45 am-12:30 pm - Lunch: provided by Panera, please feel free to bring your own food if you have allergies or food sensitivities. Contact atiOrientation@osu.edu or call 330-287-1235 for dietary concerns.
12:30 pm-2 pm - Resource Rooms: Students will have individualized checklists with items to complete before leaving campus. Each room will have important information, resources and items to complete before leaving campus.
Rooms include: Financial Aid and Payments/ Advisor registration/BUCKID/Counseling and Consultation Services/Disability Services/Military and Veteran Services/Buckeyes Excel/Student Life/University Housing and Dining/IT Services/English Bridge program - Bridge program only available June/July.
We will communicate with you through your OSU email. Check it often!
Spring Orientation (Students attending Orientation in January)
Today you will get your BUCK ID, meet with your advisor to enroll in classes, and learn about your new life as a Buckeye!
Remember to bring:
Your DUO Device (usually your cell phone)
Your driver's license or state ID in order to get your BUCKID
Any required financial aid verification documents (if applicable)
A list of questions
Schedule
8am - Check-in at the Halterman Hall Library (1328 Dover Road, Wooster, OH 44691) and spend an hour in Skou Hall 206 learning important information.
9am - 11am - Meet with advisors, financial aid, bursar's office, student life servces, BUCKID etc.
We will communicate with you through your OSU email. Check it often
Financing your education
1. Complete the FAFSA at studentaid.gov to ensure you are eligible for federal and college sponsored funding. File using Ohio State's code (003090) and prior-prior year income. Use the IRS Direct Data Exchange (DDX) for tax info. Submit by February 1 for priority consideration.
2. Complete the Scholarship Universe Scholarship Application in order to be eligible to receive college and university scholarships.
3. Accept or decline your awards. In late March you will receive an email to your OSU email account telling you your aid package is ready for review.
4. Apply for a Parent PLUS loan, Private Loans, or enroll in OSU's Tuition Option Payment Plan (TOPP) in order to finance your remaining balance after financial aid is applied. (OPTIONAL)
Estimated cost of attendance and additional financial aid information can be found HERE.
For financial aid and scholarship questions please contact Liz Helterbrand.5@osu.edu / 330-287-1230
CONTACT US
If you need to change your orientation date, or update your major, you may contact us by email at atiorientation@osu.edu
If you have technical difficulties with your OSU username or password, please call 614-688-4357 or email servicedesk@osu.edu.
Campus Maps
Driving Directions and Campus Map
Upcoming campus activity Dates (fall only)
Welcome Days: TBD
Move in: TBD
Contact Housing@osu.edu with questions.
Family Day: TBD
Homecoming week: TBD
Homecoming: TBD