Friday, February 16th, 2024

Hello Raiders!

Check out the latest news and updates from the University Center for International Education for Wright State 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 askucie@wright.edu

Kawai performed the brief Ryu-rei style of tea ceremony to students, but tea ceremonies in Japan can last as long as all day. According to Kawai, the training for doing such ceremonies takes at least 10 years before students are ready to perform.

Kawai performed the brief ceremony twice, once for each pair of volunteers. Kawai faced the audience in a sitting position behind a chaban (tea table) on which Kawai prepared the tea. The guests sat perpendicular to the audience off to the left side of the room between Kawai and the audience.

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 late February or early March. More information will be sent to your WSU email. Make sure you are checking and reading them! 

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. 

Sprintax discounted codes will be available to purchase it from Monday, February 19th. Please visit our website to purchase the code.

Congratulations to our Valentine's Day Bingo Winners!!!

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.

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. 

• 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

Registration is required, limited seats open!!

Wild Axe Throwing

Get your axe to Beavercreek and experience Dayton’s first axe throwing bar. Perfect for date night, team building, corporate parties, or fun outings with friends and family.

Date & Time: look at the website.

Location: 3251 Seajay Drive, Beavercreek, OH 45430 

On Par Entertainment

Duck Pin Bowling, Darts, Mini-Golf, Pool, Karaoke, Shuffleboard, Food, Self-Pour Adult Beverages, Free Soft Drinks—On Par Entertainment in Beavercreek is now open!

Date & Time: look at the website.

Location: 4464 Indian Ripple Road, Dayton, OH 45440



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.

"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.

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 UNIVERSITY

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3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.

Dayton, OH 45435 USA

937-775-5745

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