Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 |
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Student Spotlight - Bhavitha Chowdary Regunta |
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Hello Raiders,
My name is Bhavitha Chowdary Regunta. I am an international student from INDIA, currently pursuing master’s in Electrical Engineering with a major in VLSI. I am basically an enthusiastic and curious person in life. I love to read books, novels, and know about different things in general.
I love to dance and sing whenever possible to make me feel alive and I am a food lover so, I love to go to new places and try different cuisines. I like nature very much. I also love to listen to music very often and dance to the beats and I like performing on the stage.
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There are many interesting things in Wright State like dancing sessions, sports clubs which I really want to take part in. I really want to socialize with different people from different countries and religions to know more about their culture and the Wright State provides me that opportunity.
I really want to enjoy student life to make new friends and grow as a better individual and to make the best out of it. Hope we get back to our normal life and stay safe everyone.
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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 every Tuesdays at 12:00pm.
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Spring OPT application process is now open. You can access and complete all required documents for the OPT application.
Choose an OPT start date between January 7 and February 11, 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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Events at Wright State University |
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Join UCIE's Convo Club on
1/25 at 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM and
1/28 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Individuals will not come to campus, enter any university buildings, or participate in person at any university events or activities for 14 days after returning from travel abroad to any country under a CDC "Level 3" travel warning. |
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Students who are traveling to campus from abroad or from other states that require travelers to self-quarantine, will be asked to quarantine for 2 weeks before coming to campus. You can quarantine in your home. |
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Look for the GREEN button that says “Guest Housing Application” to be directed to the application. Spaces are limited, so the 2 week complimentary housing will be offered on a first come, first serve basis. Students will be placed on their own, unless they are traveling together with someone and/or it would be appropriate to quarantine together. |
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Check our Facebook page to find your roommates |
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If you need to open an account through the Wright Patt Credit Union, you must schedule an appointment at theWSU campus or Gantt location (across the street) by calling 937-912-7000 to schedule an appointment.
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Housing Scholarship for New Students |
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Wright State University has some On-campus apartments available for the Spring 2021 Semester, with $1,000.00 Spring housing scholarships available to all new international students. The housing cost and scholarship will be applied on your Wings Express account, and you will be able to view it with your other tuition and fees. |
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New Student Orientation: Virtual Modules |
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Welcome to your virtual International Student Orientation for Spring 2021!
To prepare you for your time at Wright State University, we have put together an online orientation course. This orientation is mandatory for all new students and must be completed by February 28, but we encourage you to finish it before or by January 11 to be aware of all resources necessary for a successful start to your academic career.
The International Student Orientation is now available on your Pilot page. You can access Pilot through your WINGS account or by visiting pilot.wright.edu and logging in with your campus "w" username and password. You will find the "International Student Orientation Course" under your 2021 Spring courses. If you have any questions regarding the orientation, please email askucie@wright.edu.
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Questions About Tuition Payment and Deadlines? |
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When is my tuition due?
Your tuition due date will vary based on the date you registered for classes.
- If you register between December 16 and January 15, tuition is due on January 15.
- If you register on January 16 and after, tuition is due on the 15th of following month.
Please be aware of late payment fees that may be applied to your student account if your payment is not made on time.
Can I pay my tuition in installments/payment plan?
Students can easily enroll in one of the four-payment installment plans to pay their tuition and fees using WINGS Express. Please click HERE for more information on the Payment Plans.
- If you enroll in a payment plan by January 14, you must put down a down payment of 5%
- If you enroll in a payment plan between January 15-31, you must put down payment of 37%
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Whether you’re an incoming freshman, a senior about to graduate with your college degree, or a new transfer student, your Wright State University academic advisor will help you define and achieve your academic goals. Academic advisors will:
- Assist with exploring majors
- Explain degree requirements and planning
- Direct you to university resources
To Find Your Primary Advisor
- Log in to WINGS Express.
- Select Registration and Records.
- Click View Student Information. The name of your advisor will be listed under Student Information
University academic advising, through proactive advising and integrated technology, provides you with support designed to guide your progress toward a college degree.
If you need help with class registration or other related issues, feel free to use our link below for more information. These resources include video and print instructions to provide you with registration resources.
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Spring 2021 Health Insurance Premiums
Starting Spring 2021, the Wright State student health insurance premium will be assessed in each individual semester meaning Spring and Summer charges will now appear on your bill separately. Students on the Wright State health insurance plan will be charged for Spring 2021 with Spring Semester registration and Summer 2021 with Summer Semester registration or in if not registered in April 2021.
Testing of symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals
You should already be aware that testing options for individuals experiencing COVID-19 symptoms are available through Student Health Services and Wright State Physicians.
If you qualify for a health insurance waiver, please fill out the form located under Current International Students E-forms ("International Student Health Insurance Waiver") using the link below.
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All students recently arrived to the United States must submit Immigration Check In application.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, your immigration check-in process will be conducted electronically.
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Working Off Campus without CPT/OPT 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. Working off campus in any other capacity is illegal and if caught could lead to SEVIS Termination and possibly deportation.
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I would like to give a special shout-out to Fei and Kimberly in our UCIE team! Whenever I have had any questions or concerns about the applications or deadlines, they were very prompt in responding to my questions and made sure all my questions were answered correctly and in a timely manner. Thank you for helping all the international students at WSU! We appreciate you greatly!
-Soham Dipakbhai Parikh
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Would you like to give a shout out to a friend, faculty, or staff? Do you want to thank someone for their help? DM us on Facebook (@WSU.UCIE) or email us at askucie@wright.edu and we will feature it on our next week's newsletter. |
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The Wright State Guardian is looking for high quality (if possible) photos of international students during their travels. These photos can include pictures of when the students received their visas, when they were packing/leaving, etc.
If international students cannot provide a photo but would still like to be involved, they can schedule a photo shoot with the Wright State Guardian to get their photo taken.
Those interested should contact guardian1@wright.edu for more details.
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Dayton Council On World Affairs |
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Keynote Speaker
Gregory Kort, Senior National Political Correspondent for Bloomberg News and former White House Correspondent for the USA Today
Free To All on Zoom (passcode DCOWA)
Annual Meeting Event Schedule:
6:15pm DCOWA Business Mtg (Members)
6:30pm Keynote Address w/Q&A (Members & Non-Members)
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Have not received your free care bag yet?
It includes a reusable mask, hand sanitizer, snacks, and more! Click below to request yours today!
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More Events at Wright State University |
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Date and Time
Monday, January 25 2021
at 7:00 PM EST to
Monday, January 25 2021
at 10:00 PM EST
Location - Online
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Date and Time
Thursday, January 21 2021
at 6:00 PM EST to
Thursday, January 21 2021
at 7:30 PM EST
Location - Online
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Hiking
Wednesday, January 20 2021
at 6:00 PM EST to
Wednesday, January 20 2021
at 7:00 PM EST
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Running
Thursday, January 21 2021
at 5:30 PM EST to
Thursday, January 21 2021
at 6:30 PM EST
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Monday, January 25 2021
at 6:00 PM EST to
Monday, January 25 2021
at 7:00 PM EST
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Location - The Woods
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH
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Tuesday, January 26 2021
at 5:30 PM EST to
Tuesday, January 26 2021
at 6:30 PM EST
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Location - Wright State University Alumni Tower, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH |
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Saturday, January 23 2021
at 2:00 PM EST to
Saturday, January 23 2021
at 4:30 PM EST
Location - Grant Park
501 Normandy Ridge Rd
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Dayton Ohio - Beethoven 8 and Florence Price |
Saturday, January 23, 2021
6:00 PM and 8:30 PM
In-Theatre Performance at the Schuster Center & Live Stream Premiere. The performance stream will be available for on demand viewing through June 30, 2021.
Location: Schuster Center
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FREE Holiday Lights on Main display |
January 21- January 31, 2021
Drive-thru light show on display now! Main St., Downtown Dayton. Tune to 97.1FM to hear the music!
Location: Main St., Downtown Dayton
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Spring 2021
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