WOSU Passport is the new member benefit that provides you with extended access to an on-demand library of quality public television programming. Featuring both PBS and select local programming, WOSU Passport allows you to watch even more episodes of your favorite shows, including full seasons of many current and past series.
How can I activate my WOSU Passport account?
If you are an active WOSU member giving at least $60 (or $5 monthly), and we have a valid email address on file, you may have already received an email “WOSU Passport” with activation instructions (remember to check your SPAM folders) You can enter your activation code here.
If you did not receive an email, you can look up your WOSU Passport account by going here and entering your email address you provided when becoming a member.
I just made a donation today. How can I activate WOSU Passport?
If you donated online, you will receive an email message from “WOSU Passport” at the email address you entered when making your donation. If you do not receive the email, and your email is not showing up in this form, you can go here to contact someone in our membership department.
What kind of content can people find on WOSU Passport?
WOSU Passport includes several hundred hours of programming, representing many genres, including drama, science, history, natural history and the arts. Notable titles include MASTERPIECE series such as “Downton Abbey” and “Wolf Hall,” along with other favorites such as NATURE, GREAT PERFORMANCES, VICIOUS, EARTH A NEW WILD, HOW WE GOT TO NOW, THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW and many more. WOSU Passport will also include popular WOSU programs such as COLUMBUS NEIGHBORHOODS, BROAD & HIGH, and COLUMBUS ON THE RECORD.
The WOSU Passport library will continue to grow as more series and episodes are added.
Look for videos with this symbol: Those videos are only available to users who are registered for WOSU Passport.
I’m seeing a message that says I already activated, but I can’t remember how to sign in.
At the time you activated, you were asked to choose one of 3 sign in methods: using your Google, Facebook, or PBS account. If you cannot remember which option you chose, you can try each one without doing any harm to your accounts. Each has its own process for resetting passwords should you need to.
Who is eligible for WOSU Passport?
WOSU Passport is the newest member benefit available from WOSU for donors with a yearly contribution of at least $60 or an ongoing monthly contribution of $5 or more. It cannot be purchased separately.
Will there still be free streaming on WOSU.org and PBS.org?
PBS and WOSU content will continue to be available for free on the WOSU.org website, and other digital platforms. WOSU Passport provides extended access to a rich library of content for WOSU members to enjoy.