Friday, February 2nd, 2024

Hello Raiders!

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

Every student story is unique and our international students would love to hear yours!

Submit your Spotlight to askucie@wright.edu

February 2nd is a traditional holiday in the U.S. called Groundhog Day, which was started by immigrants in Pennsylvania state. On this day, members of The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club wake up a hibernating groundhog to predict the weather. If the club members see a shadow in the groundhog's eyes, it is predicted that there will be six more weeks of winter. If they do not see a shadow, it is predicted that spring will come soon. 

For this year, the groundhog did not cast a shadow, so spring is on its way!

The International Student Support Group aims to create a space where fellow international students can connect, share experiences, and support each other. This group will start in the first/second week of February (days and timings to be decided on the basis of participant preferences as shared during the pre-group meetings). We will be meeting every Friday from 2-3 pm in the Counseling and Wellness Service group room. This is an open group, you do not need any pre-meetings or interviews to join. 

 We are currently looking for up to 7-8 students to join this support group. If you are interested or know someone who might benefit from being a part of this community, please reach out to me at hira.3@wright.edu. Your involvement and referrals would be greatly appreciated!

 Students can also to register for this group through:

• Walk-ins
• Calling the CWS Main Number (937-775-3407)

Om March 1st, Dayton Public Schools are hosting a Culture Fair at Dunbar! Are you interested in participating the fair to represent your country? Contact Jennifer Connelly if you are interested or for more information.

Jennifer Connelly

Social Studies Department

Dayton Public Schools

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

1400 Albritton Dr.

Dayton, OH 45417

Office Phone 937.542.6760

Email:  jlconley@daytonpublic.com

It is that time of the year to file your taxes! Whether you are a working student or a non-working student, you are required to file a tax return for 2024. 

UCIE will be hosting workshops to guide you through filing taxes from late February or early March. More information will be sent to your WSU email. Make sure you are checking and reading them! 

Want to learn more about why you need to file taxes? Visit the Sprintax webpage to gather more information about filing taxes in the United States. 

If you submitted your transcript to our office, pickups will be available only on Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm moving forward. Please be sure to have a valid photo ID with you when you come to the office.

If you are an international student graduating in the Spring 2024 semester, you may start applying for OPT after January 29, 2024. 

Please use the link below to access and complete all required documents for the OPT application:

OPT Information | University Center for International Education

Choose an OPT start date between January 29  – June 25, 2024. 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 Spring 2024 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.

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. 

• February 23 - Summer Class Registration Opens
• February 26 to March 1 - Spring break
• March 4 - Fall and Spring registration begins
• March 15 - Last day to drop course with a W grade

Jurassic Quest

Walk with a larger-than-life dinosaur herd with your friends and family. You don't want to miss this if you are a dinosaur lover!

Date: Saturday, February 3

Time: 9 am - 8 pm

Location: 22 East Fifth Street, Dayton, OH 45402

Comedian Ryan Hamilton

The New York Times says Ryan is "One of the most reliably funny regulars at the Comedy Cellar, an observational comic who often riffs on the absurdity of his own wholesomeness." Come and meet him!

Date: Saturday, February 3rd

Time: from 7:30 pm

Location: 138 North Main St. Dayton, OH 45402



All You Care To Eat for sandwiches, salads, homemade soups, wood-fired pizzas, grilled favorites, international cuisine and much more on campus!!!

Students, do explore the menu below and you can print them too.

"You can't understand a city without using it's Public Transportation System" - Erol Ozan

We have so many facilities that Wright State University provides and request you to use them for yourself.

Student organizations are a great way to meet people who share your interests, develop leadership skills, and make an impact on the university and community, all while having fun. We have more than 140 student organizations to choose from.

Explore our current student organizations at wright.edu/engage.

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY

224 Student Union

3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.

Dayton, OH 45435 USA

937-775-5745