Welcome to Cincinnati, Ohio! Moving to a new place is an exciting adventure, full of possibilities! We are eager to warmly welcome you and come alongside of you as you adjust to life in Cincinnati. We offer many services and activities to promote friendship and provide opportunity for you to meet US Americans and other internationals, practice your English, travel the USA, share holiday meals and explore the Bible in weekly small groups. Students, visiting scholars, and spouses of all nationalities and religions may participate. Families are always welcome.
Learn more about International Friendships
Please take advantage of these special activities and services for newly arriving students and scholars.
Airport Pick-Up & Temporary Housing
We are happy to help you get settled into life in Ohio. We offer an alternative option to taking a taxi or the university organized transport from the airport. A friendly volunteer from International Friendships can welcome you at the airport no matter the time of your arrival, assist you with your luggage, and provide transportation to campus, your apartment or your host home. Our volunteers can also provide up to four days of temporary housing. Staying with a host will give you opportunity to make a new friend, learn more about Cincinnati from a local resident, enjoy a home cooked meal and receive assistance during your first few days in a new place.
Sign up for airport pickup and/or temporary housing
New Student Orientation Videos
Do you have questions about IFI services and activities? Are you wondering how you will get started with your life in Cincinnati? We hope some of your questions will be answered as you watch the new student orientation videos.
[These videos were made in Columbus, OH. Much of the content will apply to Cincinnati; some will not.]