Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Hello, Raiders!

Check out the latest news and updates from the University Center for International Education for Wright State's International Community.

Student Spotlight is a great opportunity to share fun facts about yourself, your journey to Wright State University, your achievements, and the things you like the most about studying here. 

Submit your Spotlight to askucie@wright.edu

How to invite your parents to your graduation ceremony? 

Complete the UCIE form and send it to us at askucie@wright.edu along with a copy of your graduation payment receipt.

 OPT Application Submission for Fall 2022

If you are an international student graduating in the Fall 2022 semester, you may start applying for OPT on September 12, 2022.

Please use this link to access and complete all required documents for the OPT application.

Choose an OPT start date between December 11, 2022, and February 8, 2023. The final date for Fall 2022 graduates to submit application materials for OPT is February 8, 2023.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have any reservations regarding graduation for the Fall 2022 semester, please do not apply for OPT until after semester-end grades have been posted.

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 of the change:

1. When you start a new job.

2. When you change addresses.

3. Periods of unemployment.

4. 6-month validation

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.

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.

Pop in for free popcorn and learn about the different ways to study abroad! Date: Every Wednesday except the week of Thanksgiving.

Learn about the benefits you can get through Anthem.

Manual for Living by Epictetus

Some things are in your power and some are not—do not confuse the two and do not desire the things that are not in your power. It is our opinion of things that determines how we feel about a particular event, not the event itself. Think carefully about how you spend your life because people often spend their lives chasing things that are neither as desirable nor as important as they seem.

Do you have any recommendations you would like to share with other students?

Live Bachata Music and Dominoes Tournament

Join us in celebrating Family Weekend and Hispanic Heritage Month with live Latin music from 2021 Best of Dayton Local Band.

Beginners and experts are both welcome.

Enjoy FREE dance lessons at the start of the event, live music, authentic Latin food, live salsa and guacamole demonstration, and friendly competition. Celebrate family time with our campus familia.

On

Saturday, September 24, 2022, 1 PM to 3 PM

At

Student Union Atrium

#Social #Dance

Should the Government Forgive Student Loans? A Debate

The Department of Economics' own Dr. Kevin Willardsen and Mr. Jerome Cox will debate student loan forgiveness. 

For more information, email Andrew Beauchamp

at andrew.beauchamp@wright.edu

Join in and know the facts!

On

Friday, September 23, 2022, 6 PM to 8 PM

At

Oleman Hall Room 119

#Debate

For Family weekend Wright State's Resident Community Association and the Miracle Makers organization will be showing lightyear in the Quad! Come out with your family and friends!

As mid-terms are approaching, make use of the University library resources.

As a Wright State student or employee you have FREE access to articles, e-books, media, print books, and other materials through the University Libraries. Our partnership with OhioLINK and SearchOhio (off-site) gives you access to exponentially more resources.

• Need a quiet place to study? Reserve a Quiet Study Room in the Dunbar Library.
• Working with a group? Reserve a Group Study Room in the Dunbar Library.
• Visit the STAC (Student Technology Assistance Center) to create your multimedia projects.
• If a shot of caffeine would help you study, stop by the library Starbucks, then enjoy the Group Study Room on the first floor.

Lewis Black: Off The Rails

Known as the King of Rant, Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and finger-pointing to expose the absurdities of life. His comedic brilliance makes people laugh at life’s hypocrisies and the insanity he sees in the world.

A Grammy Award-winning stand-up, Lewis Black performs his critically acclaimed shows for more than 200 nights annually, to sold-out audiences throughout Europe, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States.

 On

Friday, September 23, 2022

8:00 PM

At

 Victoria Theatre

138 North Main St., Dayton, OH 45402 [map it]

Lewisburg Haunted Cave

What's Scarier than a REAL CAVE? With 500 ft of haunted bridges and 30,000 live bats, the Lewisburg Haunted Cave is located deep underground and has been the #1 Rated Haunt for two years in a row by Ohio Valley Haunts. Open rain/shine (it's dry underground).

Open Friday and Saturday Evenings Only… Our Ghouls Need Their Ugly Rest!!!

Experience the Early Halloween!

On 

 Friday, September 23, 2022

7:00 PM

  Saturday, September 24, 2022

7:00 PM

At

 Lewisburg Haunted Cave

4392 Swisher Mill Road, Lewisburg, OH 45338 [map it]

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY

334 Student Union

3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.

Dayton, OH 45435 USA

937-775-5745