International

Student Exchange - Outbound Students

At Fisher, you have the opportunity to represent Fisher College of Business and OSU as an International Exchange Student with one of many highly-ranked exchange partners around the world. While Exchange is one of the most affordable ways to study internationally, the Office of International Affairs also has other study abroad programs that are available to all OSU students.

If you are planning to participate in a Fisher Student Exchange, please note that the application process typically begins ONE ACADEMIC YEAR prior to your intended program. (December 31st [undergraduate] and January 20 [graduate] deadline for 2013-2014 academic year). Applications will be recived online.

Before applying, we suggest you update your resume, write a statement of intent relating how Student Exchange will complement your education and career objectives, and request one letter of recommendation from an OSU (preferably Fisher) faculty member. This letter should state that you would be a good representative of Fisher in the International Exchange Program and are academically prepared to study abroad.

You should first meet with your Fisher academic advisor to confirm you are eligible for exchange, and your list of courses needed before your graduation. This information will guide you as you select your Host Institution. Please be aware that certain restrictions are in place, e.g. you are not permitted to take an introductory class for your major while abroad. Please discuss these kinds of issues with your academic advisor.

NOTICE: In countries under a current Department of State Travel Warning, undergraduate students cannot use scholarship awards for study abroad programs and/or individual international projects outside of venues approved by Ohio State. Graduate and professional students may petition the Study Abroad Health and Safety Committee for approval a minimum of three months prior to proposed travel. Countries currently on Department of State Travel Warning can be viewed at: www.travel.state.gov For further information on the policy and/or the petition process, please contact Grace Johnson (johnson.136@osu.edu) at the Office of International Affairs.

Criteria for International Student Exchange

You must be admitted to Fisher College of Business. In some cases, we can accommodate students who have applied to be accepted into the major but priority is given to students already admitted into FCOB majors.
You must have and maintain a 3.0 grade point average to be selected and remain in the program.
MBA students may participate in exchange during their 2nd year in the program. No exceptions.
Undergraduate students should have completed study for at least a year at Fisher College to apply. (Planning in your first year and applying in your second/third year at Fisher is recommended. You cannot go abroad on your graduating term.)
Undergraduate students must complete pre-requisites of Economics 2001.1: Principles of Microeconomics and 2002.1: Principles of Macroeconomics, Statistics 1430: Statistics for the Business Sciences, and Accounting 2200: Introduction To Accounting I and 2300: Introduction to Accounting II, before departure. If not completed, you will be withdrawn from the program at your own cost.
Undergraduate students must meet with a fulltime Academic Advisor in the Fisher Undergraduate Programs Office to confirm that your academic standing is eligible for students exchange when applying. Call 292-2715 to schedule an appointment or to check on walk-in hours.

When you apply, you will need to upload the following documents:

Your application will not be considered complete until ALL documents have been submitted. You will be charged a $150 non- refundable application fee after accepted into the program.

Finally, you must send an e-mail to isozaki.1@osu.edu to confirm receipt of your application.

NOTICE TO OSU INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: All students holding a U.S. visa, who are participating in International Programs-CIBER programs must schedule and attend an appointment to meet with an Office of International Affairs International Student Services advisor, to complete the “OIA Immigration form” (link on the top right side). Students who do not complete this meeting by February 1st will not be permitted into their program and will forfeit their deposit.

Apply for the International Student Exchange Program

To get started, click on the button below and register on our Fisher Study Abroad Portal. When you are ready, you can apply at any time using your log in.

Apply for Outbound Exchange

Please contact us at ciber@fisher.osu.edu should you experience any problems with the application. Explain the problem you encountered in as much detail as you can so we can resolve the problem for you quickly.

International Exchange Program

Staff and and students share information and insights into studying in another country, culture, and school... while learning how to do business in the same environment.

"The opportunity to study at one of Europe's premier institutions for high learning has been as rewarding as it was exciting. I was able to plan and execute a phenomenal overseas experience that has undeniably broadened my horizons."

G. Michael Bowen
Operations Management, Natural Resources Management
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, The Netherlands

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