Friday, August 4th, 2023

Hello, Raiders!

Check out the latest news and updates from the University Center for International Education for Wright State's International Community.

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 ucie10@wright.edu

If you are an international student graduating in the Summer 2023 semester, you may start applying for OPT after April 27, 2023. 

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 July 28, 2023 – September 25, 2023. 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 Summer 2023 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 as there is no guarantee of open borders.

On Thursday we were able to see the final results of the new International payment processor TransferMate in Wings Express. It is going live on August 1st, the same day billing statements will go out. We wanted to pass on this informational video for students to review if they have questions. While Flywire and Convera are still options for payments, TransferMate will be our preferred method because it posts directly to the student account. The payment website will be updated with the new option soon.

Here is a quick video to review and provide to students that may have questions about how the process works.

Questions?

Office of the Bursar

Location: 301 University Hall

Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Student Loan Collections: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Phone: 937-775-5839

For student assistance, please contact RaiderConnect: 937-775-4000

Fax: 937-775-5775

Email: wsubursar@wright.edu

• August 14, 2023: Last day for applying International Student Scholarship
• August 15, 2023: Fees due for registrations occurring on or before 8/15
• August 22 & 23, 2023: International Student Orientation
• August 28, 2023: First Day of Classes

All international students are eligible to apply for three scholarships provided by the international office (UCIE). Please click the link below to understand the eligibility criteria and also find the application form.

Scholarship deadline: August 14th 2023

Hello Raiders!

Please encourage your friends to attend Pre-arrival Orientation session who will be attending Wright State for Fall '23 as a new student.

The session happens on every Monday & Thursday at 11am EDT

Winans Chocolate + Coffee + Wine

Winans is coffee shop with a chocolate heart. Their mission is to inspire moments of joy, every day for everyone. Because the first sip of your morning coffee should be the best it can possibly be. Every bite of chocolate should help you celebrate a small moment of your life, if even for a moment. 

Location: 2520 National Rd, Fairborn, OH 45324

British Car & Motorcycle show!

The "British Car Day" at Eastwood Metropark in Dayton is a popular vote car show, vendors & swap meet, with a full service concession stand, children’s activities, vendors selling memorabilia and British car part and more. Show goes rain or shine.

Saturday, August 5, 2023 9am - 4pm

Location: Eastwood MetroPark, 1385 Harshman Rd., Dayton, Oh.

Horchata

Ingredients:

• 1cm slice of cucumber
• 1 sprig mint
• few frozen red berries
• 120ml clear, sparkling lemonade
• ice1 c. long-grain white rice
• 1/2 c. slivered almonds (optional)
• 2 (3") cinnamon sticks, plus more for serving
• 1 (12-oz.) can evaporated milk or 1 1/2 c. almond milk
• 2 c. whole milk or almond milk
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, plus more for serving
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• Condensed milk, simple syrup, or agave, for serving

Directions:

Step 1 - In a fine-mesh strainer, run cold water over rice until water runs mostly clear, about 15 seconds. Transfer rice to a blender. Add almonds (if using), cinnamon sticks, and 3 cups filtered water and blend until rice is broken down but not totally pulverized, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a container with a lid and refrigerate overnight.

Step 2 - Return rice mixture to blender and blend until rice and almonds are pulverized, about 60 seconds.

Step 3 - In a large bowl, lay cheesecloth in a single layer (do not use 2 layers of cheesecloth). Pour rice milk through fine-mesh strainer into cheesecloth, pressing on pulp with a rubber spatula to release as much liquid as possible. Discard rice and pulp. Gather corners of cloth and work milk through the fibers, massaging to move around ground rice. (If you don't mind a bit of sediment in your drink, this can be done without cheesecloth by pouring mixture directly into strainer.)

Step 4 - Add evaporated milk, whole milk, ground cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and 4 cups filtered water and whisk until combined. Taste and add condensed milk 1 teaspoon at a time, whisking after each addition, until sweetened to your liking.

Step 5 - Spoon or pour horchata into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and ground cinnamon.

Campus Recreation is dedicated to providing quality recreational opportunities for the Wright State community. Whether you enjoy working out in our fitness center or prefer hiking through the Grand Canyon, There is something for you. So if you're looking for a way to relieve stress, stay in shape, and make new friends then check out Campus Recreation!

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY

334 Student Union

3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.

Dayton, OH 45435 USA 

937-775-5745