What it takes to be a Buckeye: How US policies impact Ohio State’s Iranian student population

Carter Kohli
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 04:06:03 +0000
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For aspiring Buckeyes from Iran, acceptance into Ohio State is only one step in a complicated and often challenging journey.?

In addition to the application and acceptance stress facing their American peers, students from Iran must navigate a maze of visa restrictions, travel to a neighboring country for interviews and wait months for approval — all while political tensions and ever-evolving U.S. policies add additional layers of complexity.