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Friday, April 5th, 2024


Hello Raiders!


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

Spotlight                        Important Information                        Events 

NEWS

Taiwan was struck by a powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale, the strongest to hit the region in 25 years. The quake, which occurred in Hualien County in northern Taiwan at 7:58 a.m. local time, has claimed at least 10 lives and left over 1,000 injured, with more than 700 individuals still stranded. Despite facing the looming threats of landslides and rockfalls, rescue teams have been tirelessly working since Wednesday morning to locate survivors and provide aid. As the search continues for the dozen people still missing, the resilience of the affected communities shines through amidst this tragic ordeal.

Click here to learn more

Nepalese Night

Thank you to all who attended Nepalese night!!

Student Spotlight

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

Last chance! Whether you are a working student or a non-working student, you are required to file a tax return for 2024 if you entered the U.S. before Jan 1, 2024,


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.


Non-working students:



From March 27th, location for non-working students workshops for has changed. Please visit our website for more information!

Visit our Website
Visit Sprintax Website

Writing Professional Email

Emails are the most common form of communication used by professors or any other business professional. It is necessary that you write all your emails professionally and communicate all the necessary information in one email and sent to a specific person you need to present your outcome.


Here are 5 tips:

  1. Acknowledge what you hope to receive from the recipient. Choose your wording carefully.
  2. Select who you wish to receive a response. You want to discuss your point with a specific person.
  3. Make a clear subject line. Having a strong subject line can stand out your email for the recipient.
  4. Draft your message and reread it before you send it out. Your goal is to craft a short message with a clear point for the reader to understand it easily.
  5. Keep in mind to respect the recipient's time. Provide the recipient at least two to three business days to respond to your message.
Click here to learn more

Alter for the OPT Submission

Effective April 1, 2024, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will increase certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees. Most notably, the I-765 Application for Employment Authorization will increase from $410 to $470 for online filing applications. For paper-based I-765 applications, the fee will increase to $520. Students applying for OPT and STEM OPT are required to pay the I-765 fee with each OPT/STEM OPT application they submit to USCIS.


For a full list of fee increases, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website.

Visit their 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

Health Insurance Dental Benefits

Did you know you can get your teeth clean for FREE!?



Keeping up with dental checkups is just as important as it was when you were a kid.

Find Dental Care Groups located near Wright State University and are in-network with the student health insurance.

Click Here to Find Out the Closest Dentists

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

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. 

Important Spring Dates

  • April 15: Summer Fees Due for registrations through April 15
  • April 20: Last day of classes
  • April 22: Faculty may begin entering final grades
Click to view the full academic calendar

UCIE Events

Campus Events 

Total Solar Eclipse


Join the College of Science and Mathematics to learn

about eclipses!


Total Solar Eclipse


Date: Monday, April 8

Time: 11 am - 5 pm

Location: North Lawn


See the Full Schedule of Events

Click HERE for the Ticket!

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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