Our physical office is closed, but we are open and available virtually. See our Fall Update notice for specific information on how to reach us. 

Ohio University has cancelled all international student travel for fall term and winter break 2020-2021. Domestic programs offered by the Office of Global Opportunities fall term and winter break 2020-2021 are also cancelled.  

More information about the University’s Coronavirus response can be found at the Be Safe Bobcats website. 

University-related travel remains restricted.  OGO continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. We are working in partnership with University leadership on planning and risk mitigation associated with COVID-19. As new information is available, we will update this page. 

OGO monitors information about COVID-19 using information from several different agencies and resources. We look at the impact on travel as well as day-to-day operations in locations around the world. Among the resources we consult are:  

• Governor DeWine’s guidance for any institution of Higher Education

• The World Health Organization

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• The U.S. Department of State

• International SOS. For more information about International SOS, please visit OGO's health and safety resources page. 

Planning for study abroad takes time, so the earlier you start your research, the better. While the COVID-19 pandemic had added new uncertainties to all travel plans, we encourage students start the process now and speak with an OGO advisor about their plans. For appointment information, visit OGO's Fall Update page.

A variety of Virtual Global Experiences are available and offer an affordable and safe way for students to gain global experiences and skills while travel is suspended. Check out the OGO Virtual Global Experiences website for more information.

Ohio University also offers several COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) courses in which OHIO students interact with students at an international university to complete course projects.  See a list of these courses here. 

Yes! Check out OGO’s resources on the Funding website for more information about which scholarships are offered for Virtual Global Experiences.