Student Spotlight - Shriya Jukanti
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Hey Raiders,
I am Shriya Jukanti, an international student from Hyderabad, India. I joined Wright State University is Summer 2021, and I am getting my Masters Degree in Computer Science.
I am a very experimental person and I love to try new adventures, travel to new places, try out new recipes and meet new people. Also, I am a typical water baby, loving to swim and play at the beaches. Beach paragliding is one of my favorite water adventure.
I am really very glad to join Wright State University. I am amazed at the lovely coordination that is being maintained between the students and the professors, even in these testing Covid times. Not all universities have such cooperative professors and staff. Lucky us!
It is very unfortunate that we all are unable to meet and interact in person but I really hope that we all catch up soon. That would be real fun!!
Before concluding, I would like to thank the Wright State staff for providing me with this precious opportunity to introduce myself to you all.
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Are you a new international student for summer?
Sign up to receive a free care bag from IFI in partnership with UCIE and local area churches and community members.
Includes a mask, hand sanitizer, snacks, and more. Drop off / pick up for bags will be as arranged.
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May 28 - Last day to add/ drop health insurance
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June 22 - Last day to register for classes without instructor permission (B term only)
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June 28 - Late registration fee ( B term only)
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June 21 - First day of classes (B term)
Click here to view full academic calendar:
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New students: Your health insurance card should be available by Wednesday, May 26 in your online account. At that time, please visit www.uhcsr.com/wright to create a username and password.
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Health Insurance Waiver for Summer 2021 |
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If you have a US based health insurance through your: Family, Spouse, Employer, or you will be outside of the country this summer, you can apply to have your WSU insurance waived.
Please fill out the insurance waiver form HERE.
DEADLINE IS THIS FRIDAY MAY 28!
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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.
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Immigration Q & A
Got questions for our Immigration team? Join us live on WebEx:
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 3-4pm.
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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.
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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.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Availability at WSU |
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Wright State University students may receive their COVID-19 vaccinations for FREE through Wright State Physicians. Visit wrightstatephysicians.org or call 937-245-7200 to schedule your vaccination appointment or click below:
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Summer is here and some of you may get to travel internationally! Remember to stay safe and stay smart to protect yourself and others during the pandemic! |
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Memorial Day – May 31, 2021 |
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Wright State University will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. |
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Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day and commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day and it is traditionally seen as the start of the summer season. |
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The Boonshoft School of Medicine’s Department of Population & Public Health Sciences will host a virtual event for the Master of Public Health program. The theme will be Epidemiology. |
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Academic Program Spotlight at WSU! |
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Aerospace Systems Engineering
You will get to know fluid or structural systems related to aerospace while earning a Master of Science degree in aerospace systems engineering at Wright State. Your studies will combine theoretical study and practical experience that will effectively prepare you for the job market or further doctoral study. This program is nontraditional in that it requires an interdisciplinary minor in an aerospace-relevant area. Enjoy wide range of modern facilities, including wind tunnels, materials testing labs, structural testing labs, and controls labs
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Human Factors/Industrial Psychology
The human factors and industrial/organizational psychology programs allow you to explore basic theories of human and group performance and the practical implications for improving the quality of socio-technical systems. You will identify how behaviors and attitudes can be improved through hiring practices, training programs, and feedback systems. Ongoing projects by current students include interdisciplinary collaborations with defense, medicine, computer science, and engineering.
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Self-Care and Food Pantries |
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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
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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 and is open during the following times:
- Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Register today for HireOhio 2021! HireOhio connects alumni and graduating seniors from the area's top universities and colleges with the area's best employers through Group Info Sessions
(June 9) and 1:1 Private Virtual Interviews
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Handshake Job Opportunities |
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Do you need to find more opportunities to find a job on campus or internship in a company?
Register on Handshake and apply for hundreds of jobs available for international student!
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More Events at Wright State |
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Want to Join the Take Flight Leadership Retreat? |
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This program helps to give student leaders and organizations some leadership development, form connections with others, and help to get them best prepared for the upcoming school year. The event will be held in person on WSU's campus.
The program is set to take place from August 6-8, 2021.
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Join Wright State Recreation Events to explore a new local park, go on a hike, etc !
Meet new friends, get outside, enjoy the fresh air and move your legs!
Make sure you bring water a snack, and dress for the weather.
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Biking:
June 18 at 2:00 PM
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Rock Climbing:
June 01 at 3:30 - 7:00 PM
June 02 at 3:30 - 7:00 PM
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Running:
June 01 at 5:30 PM
June 08 at 5:30 PM
June 15 at 5:30 PM
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PILATES has been added to the in-person group fitness schedule! Our wonderful instructor, Hanzade, will be teaching Pilates every Thursday from 5:15-6 PM in studio C. |
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Jimmie's Ladder 11 is a family owned restaurant located inside a former firehouse that dates back to 1892 and is believed to be one of the last Dayton firehouses to use a horse drawn apparatus.
Jimmie’s Ladder 11 opened on 11/11/11 along Brown Street in Dayton. It is a great place for lunch, dinner, after work or
late night.
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Thousands of military and aviation enthusiasts from across the country head to Dayton each year to visit the National Museum of the United States Air force.
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Wright State University’s online M.B.A. program has been ranked among the nation’s best! |
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Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business named a Best Business School by The Princeton Review |
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National Holidays Spotlight |
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The beloved hamburger gets its own day on National Hamburger Day on May 28. |
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Every May 28, National Hamburger Day celebrates America’s most iconic food. Americans eat over 50 billion burgers a year, so it’s only fitting we set aside a whole day for these special sandwiches. Originating in Hamburg, Germany, the hamburger as we know it was developed in Seymour, Wisconsin, a town still famous for its hamburger heroics. |
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International Admissions Office Hours |
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WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
E190 Student Union
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.
Dayton, OH 45435 USA
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