International Students

Resources for those studying abroad on Ashland’s campus

Welcome to Ashland University! We are here to help you make a smooth transition to university life and enjoy your time in the United States. Ashland University offers many advantages to an international student including:

• Recognized academic excellence — The Princeton Review recognizes Ashland University as one of the “Best in the Midwest” and U.S. News & World Report places Ashland University in the top tier of Midwest institutions.
• Individual attention — The average class size at Ashland is 15 students. You will get to know your professors well and have many opportunities to participate in class.
• Ashland is a safe community — Ashland has the lowest violent crime rate of any city of its size in Ohio.
• Full-time English language instruction is available.
• ACCESS, our Center for English studies, provides full-time language instruction and the opportunity for conditional admission to academic studies.
• The International Student Services office is 100% devoted to meeting your needs — Our office exists exclusively to assist you in every way possible, including helping you with your responsibilities as an F-1 or J-1 visa holder.
• Active International Club — Take part in activities that introduce you to the American culture and provide opportunities to meet people in the community.  You will enjoy shopping and attending sports events.
• A convenient location to see the US — Ashland is only about an hour’s drive from Ohio’s two largest cities, Cleveland and Columbus, and within a day’s drive of New York City, Niagara Falls, Chicago, Washington, D.C. and Toronto, Canada.