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Friday, March 8th, 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 

International Women's Day

International Women's Day is celebrated annually on March 8th to recognize, honor and celebrate women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. The day also aims to increase awareness about women's equality and promote gender parity. It was first observed in 1911 and the United Nations led the first celebration of International Women's Day in 1975. This year's theme is "Invest in women: Accelerate progress"!


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.

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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

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

Class Registration



All F-1/J-1 visa student are required to registered full-time to maintain their SEVIS status.


Undergraduate students: minimum of 12 credits

(only 3 credits fully online)


Graduate students: minimum of 6 credits (only 3 credits fully online)


Important Spring Dates

  • March 15: Last day to drop course with a W grade
  • March 18: Summer Fee Assessment Begins
  • March 22: Fall and Spring Registration open to all students
  • March 22: Last Day to Register to Walk in the Spring Commencement Ceremony
Click to view the full academic calendar

UCIE Events

Campus Events 

Piediscalzi Lecture

Rajeev Bhargava, Ph.D., director of the Parekh Institute of Indian Thought at the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies in Delhi, India, will deliver the Piediscalzi Lecture in Religion and American Culture at Wright State University!


Date: Monday, March 11

Time: 3:30 pm - 5 pm

Location: Student Union Discovery Room

Spring Career & Internship Fair


Don't miss this big fair! Wright State students and alumni of all majors are invited to connect with various employers for internships and full-time, degree-required opportunities. Meet with employers representing a variety of corporate, non-profit, and government organizations. Sponsored by Wright State's Career Center.


Date: Wednesday, March 13

Time: 1 pm - 4 pm

Location: Student Union Apollo Room

Indoor Rock Climbing


Challenge yourself and relieve stress at the indoor rock-climbing gym, offering eight top rope sites with various routes and a 14-foot bouldering wall suitable for climbers of all levels.


Sign in at the Outdoor Resource Center, 037 Student Union. First-time climbers must bring a photo ID that verifies age and Wright1 Card to sign in, as well as take a 15 minute orientation. You must review Climbing Gym Rules (PDF) before climbing. For more information, visit the Indoor Rock Climbing Gym webpage

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Dayton Events 

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Time:11:00am - 4:00pm


Location: 121 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402

Hawthorn Hill Tours


Prepaid advance reservations are required for Wednesdays and Saturdays.



 Date: Sat, Mar 09 2024

Time:10:00am & 12:30 pm

  

  Date:Wed, Mar 13 2024

Time:10:00am & 12:30 pm


  Date:Sat, Mar 16 2024

Time: 10:00am & 12:30 pm


 Location : 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, OH 45409


  

 


Click here for more info

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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.


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.


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Legal Services 

Raider Guide

Job Opportunities

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