We are looking for
NEW Student Spotlights!
It is a great opportunity to share fun facts about yourself, your journey to the Wright State University, achievements and things you like the most about studying here. Every student story is unique and our international students would love to hear yours!
Email us at askucie@wright.edu if you would like to be featured in our next Student Spotlight!
our next Student Spotlight!
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Awad Halabi honored with Wright State’s 2021 International Education Award
Halabi, associate professor of history and religion, was presented with the University Center for International Education award by President Sue Edwards, Ph.D., on Nov. 4.
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On Friday, Nov 5th we celebrated Diwali! It was great to see our Indian students performing songs, wearing beautiful national clothes, dancing and emphasizing Indian culture here at Wright State. Check out more photos from the event on UCIE Facebook page
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Photo Contest Winners
Thank you for participating and voting in our Photo Contest last week!
- Most Creative Photo - “Plane” by Olha Zuban
- Best Landscape Photo - “A beautiful evening with bright sunset” by Gade Rachana
- Best Cultural Depiction Photo - “Simplicity” by Sara Derakhshan
- Most popular vote category - “The Queen: My Culture, My Pride” by Nonyelum Aniebo
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Air Force Museum Tour
Reserve your place for Air Force Museum Tour on Saturday, November 20th from 10 am to 2 pm!
Come for an official tour of the Wright Patterson Air Force Museum with a retired Air Force Colonel as a guide. Col Steve often gives tours of the museum, especially for national events and programs and will share his insider knowledge on the tour.
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Immigration Lawyer
Virtual Meeting
Do you have questions about H1B and OPT? You can come and ask the immigration lawyer all your concerns online on Nov. 17th from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Askucie WebEx
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Health Insurance Virtual Q&A
Come and learn about your health insurance plan
Date: Nov.19 from 3 PM - 4 PM
Location: Askucie WebEx
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*** No Convo Club on
Thursday, Nov 11th***
Join UCIE Convo Club to discuss different topics and learn more about other cultures. International students and American students are welcome!
In-Person on Mondays 2:00-3:00 PM and Thursdays 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: UCIE office, E190 Student Union
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Pop In Tuesdays is happening every Tuesday from 12 pm to 1 pm!
You can come and enjoy FREE popcorn, meet new friends, learn more about our programs and what's poppin' this semester.
Location: UCIE office, E190 Student Union
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Finals De-Stressor Lounge
Are you stressed out about finals? Come join us, de-stress and relax before finals. Enjoy FREE yoga, video games, adult coloring, even a live jazz pianist, and so much more with your WSU Success Team.
Tuesday, November 16 2021 at 2:30 PM - 4:30 pm
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Live Salsa Dancing with Dayton Salsa Project
Enjoy live music by Dayton's favorite salsa band, the Dayton Salsa Project, featuring WSU alum and timbale player, Roberto Clemente-Rosa and his family. This 9 piece band has been nominated multiple times through the "Best of Dayton". Meet new friends, learn new moves, and dance the night away with the Amigos Latinos Student Association.
Thursday, November 18 at 6:00 PM
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Donuts with DSAB next Monday the 15th in Russ Lobby from 10am-11am!
Meet your classmates, faculty, staff & meet your Dean's Student Advisory Board! See you next week!
Also, DSAB still has openings for EE, ISE & CSE senator positions! Questions? mcgilton.2@wright.edu
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Book Discussion - The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson
Join the Amigos Latinos Student Association to dance to live salsa music played by an amazing band. This event will take place in the Pathfinders Lounge on Thursday, Nov 11th and Nov 18th from 6-8:30pm. Food will be provided!
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The 10th annual Raidersgiving
Wednesday, November 24
Noon to 2 p.m.
Wright State Student Apollo Room
Sign up for Traditional Thanksgiving meal, Vegan meal, Gluten-Free meal or Halal meal
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FREE Thanksgiving Dinner
The Conversational English Partners at WSU invites you to attend a Traditional American Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov 12 at 6:30 pm at Fairborn Senior Center
Everyone who attends should have a ticket so that they know how much food to prepare.
Those picking up the tickets should provide a phone number for contact if any changes will occur.
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Wright State University International Admissions has opted to receive your transcripts/mark sheets from New Students for Summer and Fall Semesters anytime during UCIE’s regular business hours. We’ve also designated two drop box locations for your convenience.
We won’t be able to review them while you wait, but they will be reviewed within 7-10 business days of receipt. We will send an email to your Wright State University email when they are ready to be picked up. Please be sure to include your original official transcripts, mark sheets (with holograms if applicable) and degree certificates.
You may drop your original documents at one of the following locations:
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The University Center for International Education (UCIE) Front Desk (190 Student Union) during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Drop Box located outside UCIE (190 Student Union) if you are unable to come to campus.
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Drop Box located outside Room 311 Russ Engineering (Electrical Engineering Dept.)
The International Admissions Team will review your transcripts and end-date your transcript hold.
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- Nov. 11- Veterans Day; University Closed
- Dec. 4 - Last day of classes
- Dec. 6 - Full Term Final Examinations Begin
Click here to view full academic calendar.
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Join Wright State
Entrepreneurship Club!
If you are interested in starting your own business one day or just looking for an opportunity to be a part of the business enthusiasts community at WSU, you can join our Entrepreneurship Club!
- No major/year requirement - No prior registration required
- Free to join
Learn new skills, meet Dayton area business leaders, and grow your professional network! All of these activities you can do at the Entrepreneurship Club regular
in-person meetings on Mondays, from 5 pm to 6 pm at Rike Hall, 020.
Questions? Email Club President Natasha Sandella - sandella.2@wright.edu
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Request Travel Signature
Are you traveling and need to get your I-20 signed? You must request it in advance by clicking the link below.
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Immigration Q & A
Got questions for our Immigration team? Join us live on WebEx:
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 3-4pm.
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Working Off Campus without
CPT Authorization is ILLEGAL
F-1 visa regulations 8 CFR 214.2(f)(9) allow international students to ONLY work on campus. Off campus work is limited to internships/co-ops after 2 full time semesters after UCIE APPROVAL ONLY. Working off campus in any other capacity is illegal and if caught could lead to SEVIS Termination and possibly deportation.
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If you are an international student graduating in the Fall 2021 semester, you can consider starting your OPT application now.
If you have already applied OPT, that is good and we wish everything goes well with your application. But if you haven’t started yet, we encourage you to apply as early as possible since the process will take 3 to 5 months.
Regarding the OPT process, please check out our website.
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OPT Application Submission
for Fall 2021
If you are an international student graduating in the Fall 2021 semester, you may start applying for OPT on September 12, 2021.
Please use this link to access and complete all required documents for the OPT application.
Choose an OPT start date between December 11, 2021 and February 8, 2022. The final date for Fall 2021 graduates to submit application materials for OPT is February 8, 2022.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have any reservations regarding graduation for Fall 2021 semester, please do not apply for OPT until after semester end grades have been posted.
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Maintaining status on OPT is still the same as usual
You are permitted only 90 days of unemployment between the start and end dates on your EAD card. In addition, you are required to report the following information through the SEVP Portal while on OPT within 10 days from the change:
1. When you start a new job.
2. When you change addresses.
3. Periods of unemployment.
4. 6-month validation (You can email fei.yu@wright.edu after you update your employment information and residential address through SEVP Portal)
Can I travel back to my home country during OPT period?
Please be aware that if you are unemployed for more than 90 days, you will lose your OPT status. Also, during this uncertain time, we do not suggest international travel as there is no guarantee of open borders.
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Indoor mask policy remains in place on campus
The COVID-19 Task Force has recently received reports of a relaxing of mask compliance, with some students and employees seen in the tunnels, hallways, and other indoor common areas without masks or improperly wearing masks. Students, faculty, staff, and visitors are reminded that face masks must be worn when inside all buildings on WSU campuses, regardless of vaccination status.
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Dayton Campus COVID-19 testing and vaccination center opens, required surveillance testing begins
The center will offer free COVID-19 vaccines to students, faculty and staff and weekly required surveillance testing of randomly selected community members.
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Free WSU Face Mask
Wright State faculty, staff, and registered students can pick up a new free Wright State face mask! Please bring your Wright1 Card to The Hangar, Union Market, Starbucks, Tim Horton's, Rey Rey Café, or Raider Mart. See the cashier for your face mask.
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COVID-19 vaccination reporting and giveaway now open
Just three weeks remain to upload your COVID-19 vaccine card and enter Wright State's voluntary vaccination giveaway. The process is free and takes only a few minutes. The deadline is 11:59 p.m. on November 22, 2021.
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Apply for Covid-19 Relief Funding!
Are you registered for classes for Fall 21? You can apply for the COVID relief funds!
You must select a reason for why you need COVID-19 relief funds.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Availability
You can receive COVID-19 vaccinations for FREE through Wright State Physicians.
call 937-245-7200 to schedule your vaccination appointment.
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COVID-19 Self Reporting Form
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Counseling and Wellness Services
Students can now reach a Raider Cares counselor at 937-775-4567.
It is a 24/7 telephone crisis service. They offer a wide range of therapeutic services including group, individual, couples, and family therapy.
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Women's Center provides personal care items such as toothpaste, body wash, deodorant, tampons, etc. The pantry is open from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
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The use of all types of tobacco products is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university-owned or leased grounds, including the woods, university-owned or operated residence halls and apartments at Dayton and Lake campuses, and at all university-sponsored events, regardless of location. |
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Be aware of Phishing and Fake Job Offer Scams that you may receive in your email. CaTS has noticed a recent increase in the number of phishing attempts, specifically fake job offer scams and gift card exchanges, targeting Wright State faculty, staff, and students.
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Did you know we will end our Santa Fe Backpacking and Snowshoeing Adventure with a trip to the Hot Springs in Colorado? Start 2022 off on a good start. Reward your body after a challenging week with a soak in your choice of 25 different springs. There's still time to register!
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Join Wright State Recreation Events to explore a new local park, go on a hike, etc!
Meet new friends, get outside, enjoy the fresh air and move your legs!
Make sure you bring water, a snack, and dress for the weather.
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Hiking:
November 17 at 6:00 PM
November 20 at 1:00 PM
November 24 at 6:00 PM
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Running:
November 16 at 5:30 PM
November 18 at 5:30 PM
November 23 at 5:30 PM
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Rock Climbing:
Open Monday - Friday 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 12-1 p.m. for Lunchtime Bouldering
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Group Fitness classes schedule:
Workout on Monday - Thursday 7 am - 10 pm,
Friday 7 am - 9 pm, and Saturday 10 am - 5 pm.
All free to students!
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Muslim volunteers and social service professionals who are dedicated to providing not for profit services to those in need in the Greater Dayton Area.
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United Way of the Greater Dayton Area
Find the help you need.
Leading a UNITED community to uplift our neighbors. Here you can find a lot of useful resources in the Greater Dayton Area.
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Journey BOREALIS Holiday Drive-Thru Light Show |
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3rd Annual Parade of Lights
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WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
E190 Student Union
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.
Dayton, OH 45435 USA
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