INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT OVU

International students are a welcome part of the Ohio Valley University student body. In fact, international students represent approximately 10% of the University's total student body. These students come to Ohio Valley University from 17 nations: Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Honduras, Japan, Liberia, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Philippines, South Korea, Sudan, Taiwan, United States, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe.

• APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
  • English Speaking Students [APPLY HERE]
  • Intensive English Applicants (ESL) [APPLY HERE]
• OBTAINING A STUDENT VISA
  • F-1 Visa (Important Forms) I-901 FORM AND INSTRUCTIONS (PDF)
  • Preparing to Enter to U.S.
• ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
• INTENSIVE ENGLISH (ESL)

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES

Ohio Valley University offers a variety of student services designed specifically for International Students. Those services include: conversational English classes at no charge; airport pick-ups; various recreational activities; assistance in applying for a local bank account, a driver's license and a social security number (please note: the federal government places certain restrictions on the availability of social security numbers); and international cuisine in the dining hall.

In addition, international students are encouraged to take advantage of the activities the University offers for all students.

CONTACT
For more information about applying as an international student contact:

Gerald Cole
Associate Director of Admissions
304.865.6205
877.446.8668 (toll free)