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University Finance Unit Post Office
Post Office (USPS) · Columbus
The University Finance Unit is the USPS passport counter serving the Ohio State University area, tucked at 234 W.
Location & contact
🕑 Hours
| Weekdays | Walk-in during counter hours; call 614-294-6977 to confirm the passport clerk is available |
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📍 Location & contact
📖 About this office
The University Finance Unit is the USPS passport counter serving the Ohio State University area, tucked at 234 W. 18th Avenue in the heart of campus. It is the natural stop for OSU students, staff, and near-campus residents in the 43210 zip who need a first passport before study-abroad or research travel.
Unlike most Columbus post offices, this station accepts passport applications without requiring an appointment, so students juggling class schedules can walk in during counter hours. That said, spring semester before summer travel gets busy, so arrive with your paperwork already complete to keep the visit quick.
Students heading abroad often pair this stop with the study-abroad office; for other neighborhoods, the full Columbus office list shows nearer options.
💡 Good to know
Build in time for State Department processing before your program's departure, and if the campus counter is crowded during exam season, the wider Columbus acceptance offices spread the load. International students should apply through their home country instead, since this counter handles U.S. passports only.