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Friday, February 23rd, 2024


Hello Raiders!


Check out the latest news and updates from the University Center for International Education for Wright State international community.


Have a great Spring Break!

Spotlight                        Important Information                        Events 

Leap Year

Leap years are those years that have an extra day in the month of February, which is known as an intercalary day. The purpose of leap days is to adjust our calendar in accordance with Earth's revolution around the Sun. It is believed that the concept of leap years was first introduced by the Roman General Julius Caesar.

Student Spotlights

Student Spotlight is a great opportunity to share fun facts about yourself, your journey to Wright State University, your achievements, and the things you like the most about studying here. 


Every student story is unique and our international students would love to hear yours!


Submit your Spotlight to askucie@wright.edu

File Tax Return for 2024

It is that time of the year to file your taxes! Whether you are a working student or a non-working student, you are required to file a tax return for 2024. 


UCIE will be hosting workshops to guide you through filing taxes from Monday, March 4th.



Want to learn more about why you need to file taxes? Visit the Sprintax webpage to gather more information about filing taxes in the United States. 


Please visit our website to purchase the code.

Visit our Website
Visit Sprintax Website

OPT Submission for Spring 2024

If you are an international student graduating in the Spring 2024 semester, you may start applying for OPT after January 29, 2024. 


Please use the link below to access and complete all required documents for the OPT application:


OPT Information | University Center for International Education


Choose an OPT start date between January 29  – June 25, 2024. If you already have a job offer or are regularly interviewing now, choose an earlier date. If you have not, choose a later date.


PLEASE NOTE: If you have ANY reservations regarding graduation for Spring 2024 semester, please do not apply for OPT until after semester end grades have been posted.


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 of the change:


1. When you start a new job.

2. When you change addresses.

3. Periods of unemployment.

4. 6-month validation 


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.

Visit our OPT Website

Immigration Virtual Open Advising

Do you have questions for our immigration team?



Join any of the virtual Open Advising sessions indicated below:


Tuesday/Thursday at 3 PM

Join Immigration Virtual Session Here

Important Information

Update Your Address and Phone Number



All F-1 visa student are required by law to report their permanent address and valid phone number to the government. If you relocated or changed your phone number, you MUST update it through Wings. Visit the following website to learn how to update your information.


Updates to Contact Information in WINGS Express | CaTS | Information Technology | Wright State University


Important Spring Dates


  • February 26 to March 1 - Spring break
  • March 4 - Fall and Spring registration begins
  • March 15 - Last day to drop course with a W grade
Click to view the full academic calendar

UCIE Events

Make sure you sign-up. Limited spots available!

Sign-up Here

Campus Events 

Mandarin Chinese Class


Interested in learning Chinese? Join the Mandarin Chinese class hosted by APAMSA! No prior experience is necessary, and there will be Chinese snacks/candy!


Date and Time:

Wednesday, February 28,

at 12:30 pm


Location:

White Hall 120


Air Force Museum Tour with IFI


Come for an outstanding tour of the Wright Patterson Air Force Museum with a retired Air Force Test Pilot as a guide. Col Steve often gives tours of the museum, especially for national events and programs and will share his insider knowledge with us on the tour.



Date and Time:

Thursday, February 29, 10 AM - 1:30 PM 


Sign-up Here
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Naloxon (NARCAN)


The Department of Public Safety is providing educational programming about Naloxone (NARCAN). At the completion of the program, participants will receive a complimentary NARCAN kit!


Date and Time:

Thursday, March 7,

12 pm - 1 pm


Location:

Rike Hall Room 033


Dayton Events 

Dining Services

All You Care To Eat for sandwiches, salads, homemade soups, wood-fired pizzas, grilled favorites, international cuisine and much more on campus!!!

Students, do explore the menu below and you can print them too.


Click for Info

Transportation

"You can't understand a city without using it's Public Transportation System" - Erol Ozan


We have so many facilities that Wright State University provides and request you to use them for yourself.

Click HERE for more information

Campus Recreation

Campus Recreation Calendar
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Student Organizations

Student organizations are a great way to meet people who share your interests, develop leadership skills, and make an impact on the university and community, all while having fun. We have more than 140 student organizations to choose from.

Explore our current student organizations at wright.edu/engage.

Wright State Mobile Apps

The Wright State mobile app, Ellucian, helps you stay connected to the university like never before. Access critical information about your classes and accounts as well as useful features—like email, maps, and directories—directly from your phone or tablet. The Wright State app includes content for both Dayton and Lake campuses, so you'll always have the information you need right at your fingertips.

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Finding events on campus is now easy.

Access all the events happening on the campus with the corq app.


Corq helps college and university students discover and locate engaging co-curricular opportunities on and around their campus.


The app is available on ios and android.


E- forms

Legal Services 

Raider Guide

Job Opportunities

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