Tuesday, November 1, 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. 

 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.

Mock interviews will be hosted on Tuesday, November 8th from 2 PM-4 PM in Mariner, Pioneer, and Explorer rooms at Student Union. This event will be first-come-first-serve with only the first 24 students available for interview practice, resume revision, etc.

A local Dayton layer will be leading a session on H1-B, OPT, and all recent changes related to those processes. Join us on November 18th in the Student Union's Pathfinder Lounge to learn more!

Wright State University was ranked as a top college with Gilman scholars by the U.S. Department of State for 2020-2021, taking first place in the medium-sized college category.

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.

Commencement Busk

An event to celebrate the various Indigenous Cultures that will be held in the Quad. It will include food, games, Indigenous music, etc.

When

November 2nd, 12 - 3 PM

Where

Hamilton Plaza and North Lawn

Live Band Karaoke

Yes, there will be a LIVE BAND! Yes, it is KARAOKE! Yes, you should sing to your heart's content!

When

November 4th, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Where

Student Union Atrium

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY

334 Student Union

3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.

Dayton, OH 45435 USA 

937-775-5745