Education abroad

Contact education abroad director Virginia Cope at cope.38@osu.edu or search for programs at oia.osu.edu/global-education and oia.osu.edu. This site will give information on programs based on all the Ohio State campuses, including Newark. The Office of International Affairs in Columbus hosts regular education abroad information sessions, listed on their site. You can use CarmenConnect to join the Columbus-based "Getting Started" sessions. Watch for information on the Newark campus for information sessions each semester as well.

Ohio State Newark-sponsored programs are appropriate for students of any rank and we encourage freshmen to apply. Ohio State's Global May programs also are designed specifically to get first- and second-year students abroad early in their academic life. Many students who study abroad once go on to do another program later, so it’s a good idea to get started soon.

Ohio State Newark sponsors some global courses and also offers scholarships. Newark campus students may apply to any education abroad program listed on the OIA site, so long as they can fulfill the requirements (for example, some classes may require taking a course beforehand in Columbus).

All Ohio State-sponsored global education travel courses provide credit, and many fulfill a GE or major requirement. The oia.osu.edu/global-education site also provides information on Ohio State-approved programs provided by third parties that can provide credit.

In addition to tuition, students pay a program fee to cover lodging, activities and other travel expenses. The program fee is due at the same time as tuition for the semester in which you will be traveling. Costs vary a great deal based on the destination and the length of stay. Read the program sheets carefully since covered costs vary. Some Ohio State University-sponsored programs, for example, do not include airfare costs in the program fee.

You may use your financial aid to pay for your expenses. Ohio State Newark offers both the Newark campus and the Paul B. and Mable D. Jones Scholarship. Fill out one application to be considered for both. Beginning in 2025-2026, students accepted to selected programs will be automatically awarded a Newark campus scholarship. Finally, the Office of International Affairs website, explore the grants and scholarships available and be sure to read this overview, which includes information on using financial aid. Note that many deadlines are early in the academic year, even for programs the following summer.

In 2025-2026, all Newark students who are accepted into the spring break 2026 Exploring the Natural History of the Bahamas program will receive a $2,500 scholarship. We will add additional programs to the list in fall 2025. Please note that students must meet university eligibility requirements for aid.

Global May options are open to students of any major or rank and can take you to Paris, Germany, Great Britain, Spain, Uganda or Hungary.

You don't need to be a foreign language or international studies major to study abroad; Ohio State students can study a wide variety of subjects in another country. You can take classes in your minor, satisfy GE requirements or try something new. Experiences and skills that you learn while abroad can apply to almost any field.

You apply through oia.osu.edu/global-education. Log in on the program sheet page for the specific program that interests you. You will fill out an online application and upload your advising report, a short personal essay, and the name and email of a professor who has agreed to write a recommendation. (Contact professors at least a month before the deadline).

You do need to be academically ready to study in another country. Generally, a GPA of 2.0 or higher is required. Other requirements vary by program. All details are provided in the program sheets at oia.osu.edu/global-education.