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Friday, June 14th , 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

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that all enslaved individuals were now free. This announcement, coming over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, marked a significant moment in American history, symbolizing the long overdue realization of freedom for African Americans. Today, Juneteenth is celebrated as a day of reflection, education, and community gatherings, honoring the resilience and contributions of African Americans while also acknowledging the ongoing struggle for racial equality and justice.

Student Spotlight

Final Semester Simplified:

Complete Your Mandatory RCL Form

Attention Graduating Students! Mandatory Completion of Reduced Course Load (RCL) Form for Final Semester!


Is this summer semester your last semester but taking below the minimum credit requirements? If you are registered below a full-time (Undergrad - 12 credits, Grad - 6 credits), you must complete the RCL form as a mandatory requirement for their final semester. Ensure compliance with UCIE regulations by submitting your RCL form promptly.

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OPT Update: Fee Increase

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.

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OPT deadline for Summer 2024

If you are an international student graduating in the Summer 2024 semester, you may start applying for OPT after April 28, 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 July 26 – September 23, 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 Summer 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.

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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 Summer Dates


  • June 17: First Day of Classes (B Term)
  • June 18: Last day to register without instructor permission (B Term)
  • June 19: Juneteenth Holiday; University Closed
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Campus Event


Happy Hour Fridays


Come unwind with us for a laid-back Friday afternoon! Enjoy games, movies, story-sharing, and more. Plus, be surprised with light refreshments! Please note that if UCIE hosts another event, Happy Hour will be canceled.


Date and Time:

Friday, June 28 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT to

Friday, June 28 2024 at 3:00 PM EDT


Location:

224 Student Union

Dayton Event

Mamma Mia


Experience the joy of MAMMA MIA! at the Schuster Center from June 11th to June 16th, 2024 - where the music moves you and the memories come alive!


Date & Time:  Sat, Jun 15 2024 2:00pm-8pm

Sun, Jun 16 2024 1:00pm-6:30pm



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Summer Arts Festival


The Springfield Arts Council proudly announces the return of the highly anticipated Summer Arts Festival at Veterans Park in downtown Springfield.


Date & Time: Sat, Jun 15 2024 8:00pm/ Sun, Jun 16 2024 Noon

Location: 250 Cliff Park Rd., Springfield, OH 45504

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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.


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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.

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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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