Weekly International Newsletter

Student Spotlight - Suvechha Bhandari

Suvechha Bhandari is an international student from Nepal, pursuing an MS in Pharmacology at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. The opportunity to study at Wright State University has meant a lot to her and it has been extremely instrumental for her future enrichment.

Suvechha likes that WSU has a great cultural heritage and support systems for overseas students (thanks to the UCIE), which she says are "world-class with a track record of producing global leaders, as well as the worldwide acceptance"

She is excited to be part of many clinical trials going on at Pharmacology translation unit at the Wright State Physicians building.

Being a part of her MS program by default has exposed her to multicultural and creative personalities and peers, which is helping her understand the conditions of health and the availability of healthcare in various parts of the world.

She believes that together, as the minds that wish to change the picture of the deprived zones, and with the help of WSU’s excellent community service records, she will help society in becoming a better place to live.

Welcome All New Students!

Dear New Students for Summer 2021!

Welcome to Wright State University! So far,we have 40 Computer Science Students coming, 20 Engineering Students, and 5 from Business and Pharmacology.

We are glad to see you joining our family!

We would like to welcome:

Ha Mai Ly Nguyen, Abhilash Anabathula,

Priti Pratik Gawade, Gopi Kollu

Ismail Mohammed, Poojitha Jakkampudi,

Padmasri Palreddy Ginjupalli, Purna Rohith Babu,

Shriya Jukanti, Sai Gokul Ravula

Jagathi Sai Guthikonda, Rachana Kristipati,

Sidhartha Annamaneni, Sushmana Balguri,

Abdul Kareem Mohammed, Nikhil Kumar Reddy Vanipenta,

Srivaram Aashish Paul, Mounika Bakaram,

Sri Lekha Koppaka, Siri Chandana Ammireddy,

Katravath Rajesh Rathod, Eswar Kumar,

Muhammad Hammad, Korishetti Rajendar,

Saideep Marru, Lakshmi Soukya Yarra,

Obillaneni Saimahesh, Marru Saideep,

Vadthyavath Aravind, Jallipalli Arun Teja

Syed Jaffer Ahmed

Q & A Session

Do you have any questions for the University Center for International Education?

Join the Q&A Session

on May 6 at 12:00!

Join Here

Care Bags from IFI

Are you a new international student for summer?

Includes a mask, hand sanitizer, snacks, and more. Drop off / pick up for bags will be as arranged.

For More Information Click Here

Important Summer Dates

May 10 - Fist day of classes (Full term, A term)
June 21 - First day of classes (B term)
May 15 - Fees are due
May 16, May 11, June 22 - Last day to register for classes without instructor permission (Full term, A term, V term respectively)
May 25, May 18, June 28 - Late registration fee (Full term, A term, B term respectively)
May 28 - Last day to add/ drop health insurance

Immigration Station

Request Travel Signature

Are you traveling and need to get your I-20 signed? You must request it in advance by clicking the link below.

Travel Signature Request

Immigration Q & A

Got questions for our Immigration team? Join us live on WebEx:

Tuesdays & Thursdays at 3-4pm.

Join the session

OPT Application 2021

Spring OPT application process is now open. You can access and complete all required documents for the OPT application.

If you are an international student graduating in the Summer 2021 semester, you will put 07/29 as your graduation date.

You may start applying for OPT after 04/30, 2021. The latest date your application can be received by USCIS will be 09/27/2021.

Choose an OPT start date between 07/30/2021 and 09/27/2021.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have any reservations regarding graduation for Spring 2021 semester, please do not apply for OPT until after semester end grades have been posted.

How can I apply for an OPT I-20 and where can I obtain it since the UCIE office is closed?

Although the campus is temporarily closed, OPT applications are still being processed daily. Please scan and email the application with department approval to fei.yu@wright.edu. After it is processed, we will mail the I-20 to you.

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 from the change:

1. When you start a new job.

2. When you change addresses.

3. Periods of unemployment.

4. 6-month validation (You can email fei.yu@wright.edu after you update your employment information and residential address through SEVP Portal)

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.

Access OPT Instructions Here

Join the Tuesday/Thursday Event Here

Join the Wednesday Event Here

Announcements

COVID-19 Vaccine Availability at WSU

In accordance with recommendations from the CDC, Student Health Services and Wright State Physicians will resume the administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, May 4, by appointment. The clinic will run every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the next two to three weeks.

Visit wrightstatephysicians.org or call 937-245-7200

to schedule a vaccination appointment for the days above.

Visit Wright State Physicians

Academic Program Spotlight at WSU!

Social and Applied

Economics, MS

The Department of Economics offers a professionally oriented graduate program that leads to a Master of Science in Social and Applied Economics. This program is designed to develop professional economists who can solve contemporary economic problems with a unique set of skills created by a curriculum that combines applied economics with social economics. In doing so, the program bridges the gap between research and the application of research for use in a wide variety of business and government professions. Students are encouraged to develop and evaluate new approaches to economic problem solving. The curriculum stresses research and is complemented by our faculty’s teaching and research emphasis on the interplay of theory and applications.

Learn More Here

Leadership Development, MS

The Master of Science in Leadership Development (MSLD) program addresses the principles of individual-based leader development within the discipline of leadership, focusing on processes that build the capacity of groups. The major goal of the program is to prepare candidates capable of applying knowledge, critical analysis, improvement strategies, and research to common challenges encountered in business, community, educational and nonprofit organizations. This program focuses on meeting students’ varying needs through relevant content and innovative, real-world experiences maximizing their opportunities for both personal and organizational transformation. The curriculum includes integrated hands-on experiences to facilitate the mastery and application of key leadership competencies.

Learn More Here

Women's Center Self-Care Pantry

For More Information Click Here

Women's Center provides personal care items such as toothpaste, body wash, deodorant, tampons, etc. They also have various items for student-parents and caregivers such as diapers, formula, wipes, and more.

The pantry is open from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

For any questions, feel free to contact Cindy Vanzant, assistant director of the Women’s Center, at 937-775-4524 or at cindy.vanzant@wright.edu

UCIE Events

Income Tax Workshops

Join our live workshops on WebEx by clicking the "Join Tax Workshop" button below

Mondays: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM and

Thursdays: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Deadline to file taxes is May 17! Hurry UP!

Join Tax Workshop Here

How to Purchase your Sprintax Access Code

The cost of the access code is $5 , which provides a $30 discount for our students. Keep in mind that this access code can be used just for the Federal Return form (8843 form).

Purchase the Sprintax Tax Code Here

Career Events

Session with Key Behavior Services

Thursday, May 6, 2021, 1 pm to 2 pm

Please join a panel of professionals from Key Behavior Services LLC. to learn more about the work they do and current employment opportunities. Panelists will each give a quick background on their own career path, how they got into behavior science, and what their current roles are like, and then also discuss what a hiring manager is looking for in potential candidates.

They are looking for students/ recent graduated in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or related fields, to join their team!