Thursday, July 21, 2022

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

Student Spotlights

Email us at askucie@wright.edu if you would like to be featured in our next Student Spotlight!

News

Important Information for ALL International Raiders!

Fall 2022 registration requirements:

All international graduate students (new or current) MUST maintain 3 credits of face-to-face/flexible delivery instruction

All international undergraduate students (new or current) MUST maintain 9 credits of face-to-face/flexible delivery instruction

For any questions regarding this please contact ucieimmigration@wright.edu!

Important Deadlines

Thursday, July 28, 2022 - Last day of classes

The deadlines above are for the full summer term only.

For terms A and B, click here to view the full academic calendar.

Student Insights

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upcoming students?

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You can create a video or share insights in the form.

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Convo Club

IFI EVENTS

JULY CANOE TRIP

Join for the fun and adventurous canoe trip with IFI.

When

Jul 25, 2022

9 AM –4 PM

Where

Multi-campus

1501 E Third St.

Dayton, OH 45403

Need a ride? Let us know at askucie@wright.edu

News

Wright State got featured!

The author of the book Admitted, Soundarya Balasubramani, has made a video about the Marketing Analytics graduate degree offered by Wright State.

Did you know that MS Marketing Analytics at Wright State is one of the few options available for students with 3-year degrees from other countries that offer the

STEM 36-month OPT?

Students from all over the world are enrolling in this program.

Watch the video to learn more.

Immigration Virtual Open Advising

Do you have questions for our immigration team?

Join any of the virtual Open Advising sessions indicated below:

Tuesday/Thursday event 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.

OPT Application Submission for Summer 2022

If you are an international student graduating in the Summer 2022 semester, you may start applying for OPT NOW.

Choose an OPT start date between July 29 - September 26th. 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 the Summer 2022 semester, please do not apply for OPT until after semester-end grades have been posted.

Click here for OPT Information

Interesting Reads

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We all have things that we want to achieve in our lives -- getting into better shape, building a successful business, raising a wonderful family, writing a best-selling book, winning a championship, and so on.

Check out this Mind-Bending Article by James clear

Read Full Article Here

Campus Events

Pianist Kuok-Wai Lio for a recital appearance at Schuster Hall, Creative Arts Center, Wright State University on Sunday, July 24th at 3:00 p.m.

The recital is presented by the School of Music.

The recital is free and open to the public

Schuster Hall, Creative Arts Center, Wright State University

Sunday, July 24th at 3:00 p.m

More Information

Dayton Events

Dayton Celtic Festival 2022

Don’t miss the annual Dayton Celtic Festival happening July 29-31 at Riverscape MetroPark in downtown Dayton! Headlining acts include the band Gaelic Storm, which is featured in the Irish dance scene in one of the most successful films of all time—Titanic! This outdoor festival is one of downtown Dayton’s largest events, and it’s free and open to the public. Check out the full schedule of music, dance, and activities:

Where

RiverScape MetroPark

237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH

From

July 29- 31

Friday 5:30 p.m. – 11 p.m

Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Sunday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Directiosn and Parking Information

Festival Information

Out on 5th

What is Out on 5th? Out on 5th is the street closure of Fifth Street in the Oregon District of downtown Dayton on weekends. Closing down Fifth Street from Patterson Boulevard to Wayne Avenue every Friday night through Sunday evening allows our business district to open up the street for guests to shop – dine – and relax in the open air.

Out on 5th gives restaurants and bars in the district room to expand patio seating into the streets.

Fifth Street is filled with public seating to allow guests a room to spread out and enjoy the outdoors.

When

Fridays: 5 PM -10 PM

Saturdays: 12 PM - 10 PM

Sundays: 12 PM - 10 PM

Where

In the Oregon District - Fifth Street from Patterson Boulevard to Wayne Avenue

More information

Student Resources

Self-Care Pantry

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.

Fill out an online form to receive self-care items, and Women's Center. You are limited to using the pantry once a month. Learn more here.

Fill Out Form

The Wright State University Raider Food Pantry works to end food insecurity in the lives of Wright Students by providing them with access to food so they may focus on their academic endeavors.

The Raider Food Pantry is located in 055 Student Union. You must schedule an appointment via the online appointment

on the website

Schedule Appointment Here

University Writing Center

You can use the University Writing Center services located in the Student Success Center building if you ever need support at any stage of your writing process.

International Admissions Office Hours

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY

334 Student Union

3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.

Dayton, OH 45435 USA

937-775-5745