Welcome to Ohio University!

The Graduate Student Orientation was held Thursday, August 24, 2017. Information for new students is included on this page.

Graduate Student Employment Paperwork Sessions

The following sessions are for graduate students who have Graduate Appointments (GA, RA, TA, and GRS) and need to fill out employment paperwork. The Graduate College hosts the sessions  listed below along with the Payroll department so that students can ask questions and receive answers.

What to bring:

• International students will need to bring all of their immigration paperwork including their I20, passport and a printed copy of their I94.
• International students need to have received, or applied for a Social Security Number from the Social Security Administration in order to complete the W4 employment form. The local Social Security Administration branch is located at 743A E State St, Athens, OH 45701.

USCIS I-9 Instructions

Prior to your arrival, Section 1 of the Form I-9 (Fall 2017) should be completed electronically.

*Human Resources will be holding additional Student Hiring sessions. These sessions will be 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM from Monday, August 28, 2017 through Friday, September 1, 2017 in Baker University Center 237.

2017 Graduate Student Orientation Materials