Student Spotlight - Rachana Gade
Rachana Gade is an international student from India, Telangana. She is pursuing a Masters in Pharmacology and Toxicology at WSU. Rachana loves to dance and sing, which are her stress relief. She believes that the pandemic has made everyone see life in a different way, and it has taught us new experiences, as well as teach people how to be minimalistic. Rachana is happy to be here and to have gotten to know different people and their traditions, foods, and cultures. She states that she is pleased to to know that Wright State has a dance club, a Convo club, hiking groups, abroad study opportunities, movie nights, a food pantry, and many more interesting and fun stuff to do. Rachana's advice for others is to be strong and confident, work hard, and most importantly to love themselves.
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.
Immigration Q & A

Got questions for our Immigration team? Join us live on WebEx:
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 3-4pm.
Official Transcripts
Wright State University International Admissions will begin reviewing your original official transcripts, mark sheets and degree certificates starting February 1, 2021
Due to the pandemic, we will review your transcripts remotely, and return your documents to you via FedEx.

Please choose one of the options below:
1. Hand-deliver your transcript in a sealed envelope to the Wright State University Mail Center, 011 Millett Hall.  Be sure to write “International Admissions UCIE, E190 SU” on the outside of the envelope. 

2. Mail your transcripts to: International Admissions, University Center for International Education, E 190 Student Union, Wright State University, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH 45435.

3. Drop your transcripts in the UCIE mail slot located in front of the University Center for International Education, E190 Student Union. The UCIE is located next to the Bookstore. We recommend that you submit your documents in a sealed envelope. 

We will scan your documents, end-date your registration hold, and return the originals to you promptly via FedEx. We will email you the tracking number.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation and hope you are having a great semester!
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 Spring 2021 semester, you may start applying for OPT after January 31, 2021.

Choose an OPT start date between May 2 and June 30, 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.
Announcements
Conversion of Failing Grades
Recognizing the difficulties many students have faced that may have impacted their ability to perform at their best level, Wright State University is providing an automatic conversion of failing grades for undergraduate students that we hope will minimize long term damage to these students’ GPAs as a result of the continued challenges we face during the COVID-19 pandemic.

At the end of spring and summer 2021, all faculty will submit their course grades (A, B, C, D, F, X, or NR) by the grading deadline. After the deadline, all grades of F will be automatically converted to U. All grades of X will be automatically converted to XU. F-grades received as a result of an academic integrity violation will be converted back to an F-grade by the registrar upon consultation with the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct.

Grading Deadline
Spring 2021: Noon, Wednesday, May 5
Summer 2021: Noon, Wednesday, August 4
COVID-19 Vaccine Availability at WSU
Wright State Physicians now has the COVID-19 vaccine available. International students are eligible even though they are not residents of Ohio.

Wright State Physicians vaccine clinics are held at 2455 Executive Park Boulevard, across from the Dayton Campus, by appointment only.
For more information, please visit wrightstatephysicians.org or call 937-245-7200.
Academic Program Spotlight at WSU!
The Department of Chemistry offers a research-based program of study in two dedicated Master of Science (M.S.) degree programs. The M.S. degree in Chemistry is available with research concentrations in the traditional areas of Analytical, Inorganic, Organic, and Physical & Theoretical Chemistry as well as in Environmental, Polymer & Materials and Bioorganic Synthetic Chemistry and in Chemical Education.

Additional information about the Department of Chemistry's Graduate Studies is available by completing the Information Request Form.
The Department of Chemistry offers a combined degree program, which allows a student to earn both a B.S. (Chemistry) and M.S. (Chemistry) degree in 5 years. 

The program cannot be entered until the first semester of Physical Chemistry has been completed (i.e. normally during the second semester of the Junior year).
The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 overall and in the required courses for the Chemistry degree.
The above stated GPA must be maintained during residency in the program.
Fraudulent Advisory
Dear Students,

US Government Agencies (Social Security, Department of Motor Vehicles, Student and Exchange Visitor Program {SEVP}) will never call you on the phone and request person information or credit card information. A recent Scam has Scammers Using SEVP Phone Numbers to Target International Students 

Things to remember:
·         US Government Agencies will NEVER ask stakeholders to provide credit/debit card/gift card numbers, wire transfers, or bank routing numbers, or to make bitcoin deposits for any purpose.
·         NEVER divulge personal or financial information to unknown callers.
·         Report all suspicious calls to the police and if you are unsure about the validity of a call from SEVP officials reach out to the UCIE by emailing askucie@wright.edu  
Women's Center 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.

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
Convo Club
Convo Club is a place to practice English conversational skills and make friendships with domestic and other international students.
Join us on WebEx on Mondays 3-4pm and Thursdays 4-5pm
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

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).
Tax Deadline Moved to May 17!
Additional Sprintax Webinars
This Sprintax webinar will provide an overview of the core principles of US nonresident tax for international students and scholars. Topics covered will include who must file a US tax return, residency for tax purposes, FICA, amended returns, implications of misfiling, the stimulus check and much more. 

Tuesday, April 20th, 2pm EDT – Register here
Wednesday, April 28th, 1.30pm EDT – Register here
Thursday, May 6th, 12pm EDT – Register here
Tuesday, May 11th, 2pm EDT – Register here
Friday, May 14th, 12pm EDT – Register here
How to Stay Updated With All New Tax Rules
Can't make it to one of the live workshops? You can watch a pre-recorded workshop using the link below.
Learn more about the process of filing taxes with Sprintax by watching
YouTube Videos.
Everything Nonresidents Need to Know About the
W-2 and 1099 Forms
UCIE Virtual Graduation Celebration


The UCIE is planning a Virtual Graduation Celebration to recognize all our Spring 21 graduates!

Friday, April 30th at 12:00 PM
Do you have any photos or news from your time at WSU you'd like to share with us? We will display them during our celebration. Please email your photos to askucie@wright.edu
Career Events
Employer Resume Critiques
Email Sheryl at sheryl.kent@wright.edu to grab your 15 minute time slot
for an employer resume critique with Leidos!
Virtual Career Day
Join the Avery Dennison Virtual Career Day on April 30 at 9-11:30am
Handshake Job Opportunities
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!

More Events at Wright State
Friends of the Libraries Virtual "Lunch-in"
Join the Friends of the Libraries Virtual “Lunch-In”. 
Registration is free and must be completed by April 19, 2021.
Take This Survey & Earn a $10 Amazon Gift Card 
Help WSU researchers learn more about food security during the past 12 months of Covid. Each participant will receive a $10 Amazon gift cards.
It takes 15 minutes to complete. 
Sexual Assault Awareness
The Panhellenic Council, the Greene County Prosecutor's Victims Advocate, and Fraternity and Sorority Alumni Society would like to invite all of you to attend our program featuring Bonny Shade, a national speaker on sexual assault awareness and assault survivor, this Thursday at 7:30pm. 
This program is open to everyone in the University, so please use the link below to register to join us!
Spring Dance Concert
The Wright State Spring Dance Concert will be streaming online April 16-18.
The concert will be available for on-demand streaming for $10.
The Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration at WSU!
Each year, Wright State celebrates diversity by celebrating Asian American Asian Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with programs that celebrate the rich AAPI culture, traditions and history. 

The Office of Latinx, Asian and Native American Affairs (LANA) is celebrating this month virtually due to COVID-19 safety precautions. 

Join the event virtually on Webex or participate by phone by dialing
1-415-655-0003 then enter access code: 478 945 093
Spring '21 Wright State Grads
Thursday April 22
The Quad
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Celebrate your new status as a #WrightStateGrad!
On Thur, April 22, come pick up your first @WrightStAlumni
mask and T-shirt, enter to win prizes, grab snacks,
and dance & celebrate with fellow grads.
Recreation Events
A week of Raider Craze 2021
From April 19th-23rd, 2021
An event every day of the week!
Win prizes and show off your Raider Pride 
Raider Corn Hole Tournament 
Tuesday, April 20th from 4:00-7:00pm
Location: Alumni Circle
Registration Is Open! From today (April 7th) to until April 19th!
Outdoor Recreation
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.
Dayton Events
International Admissions Office Hours