Download these two info sheets about the Peace Corps: Peace Corps Fast Facts, & Benefits of Service.
Whether you are graduating this year, or thinking about the next step in your career, this is the perfect time to apply. Explore the Peace Corps. This is your opportunity for a life-changing, career-building job experience overseas where your presence makes a difference.
Connect with Jamie Rhein, the Peace Corps recruiter at OSU: peacecorps@osu.edu 
Office: Agricultural Administration Building, Room 025A | 2120 Fyffe Road | Columbus OH 43210.
During Autumn and Spring Semesters, the OSU Campus Peace Corps Recruiter speaks to classes and student groups, holds office hours, and tables at career fairs and various events on campus.
Also, if you need help and guidance when applying for Peace Corps, get in touch! We can plan to meet anywhere on campus or through Zoom.
2026 is the 65th Anniversary of the Peace Corps!
Autumn Semester 2026
I will be at the Student Involvement Fair, Sunday, August 23 from 4-7 pm. passing out cards. Say, "Hello!" I'll be wearing a Peace Corps T-shirt.
Wednesday, August 26, 10-12 pm. Look for me at the Peace Corps information table outside the north entrance of Hagerty Hall.
Monday, August 31, 1-3 pm. Look for me at the Peace Corps information table at By the Numbers outside Enarson Classroom Building.
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 10:00 to 12:00 pm. Look for me outside Denney Hall.
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Outside the north entrance of Hagerty Hall.
Thursday, Sept. 3, 2-5 pm. Study Abroad Career Fair, 2-5 pm. Ohio Union
Friday, Sept. 4, 10:00-12:00 pm Look for me outside Denney Hall.
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2-4 pm. School of Environment and Natural Resources Employer Pop-Up, 2021 Coffey Rd.
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 11 am-2 pm School of Social Work Career Fair and Field Expo- Virtual on Handshakes Virtual Platform
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 1-5 pm - University-Wide Ohio State Career and Internship Fair, Ohio Union.
Thursday, Sept. 25, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm - Look for me at table inside Hagerty Hall near cafe
Friday, Sept. 26, 10:00-12:00 pm - If weather permitting, look for me at table at By the Numbers, Enarson Classroom Building
Thursday, Oct. 1, 1-5 pm- Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Career Fair, Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus.
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2:30- 4:30 pm - Languages2Careers Summit, Roundtable Q&A and Networking, Hagerty Hall.
Friday, Oct. 9, 6 pm kick-off. Ohio State Homecoming Parade. Prospective Peace Corps welcome to represent with Central Ohio Returned Peace Corps Association (CORVA) members.
Other times and places TBA. I can also schedule times to meet with you in person somewhere on campus or on Zoom.
If you are considering serving in the Peace Corps, check out the current openings at peacecorps.gov. Openings have an application deadline. The departure date for the assignment is also shown. In general, you'll leave for your assignment 6-10 months after the application deadline.