Monday, May 1st , 2023

Hello Raiders!

Check out the latest important information and updates from the University Center for International Education for the Wright State international community.

International Sports Day!!!

(For international students who are staying around Dayton during June)

The University of Dayton, Wright State University, and Miami University are planning a sports day. We plan to organize a variety of friendly, competitive matches in badminton, cricket, basketball, and more. Please fill the survey to help us organize it for your benefit.

Survey Form - click to complete

A World's A'Fair - Free Transportation

Need transportation to A World's A'Fair? We are here for you! Please complete the survey as a sing-up for the transportation. We are ONLY providing free transportation on Saturday, May 6th. Please be at the Student Union no later than 10:30 am.

Food will NOT be provided, get your own cash to buy.

Click here to Sign-up

Scholarship Alert!!!

All international students are eligible to apply for three scholarships provided by the international office (UCIE). Please click the link below to understand the eligibility criteria and also find the application form.

Raj Malhotra Education Scholarship deadline is May 31st (other ones are August 14th)

Application

OPT Application Submission for Spring 2023

If you are an international student graduating in the Spring 2023 semester, you may start applying for OPT after January 29, 2023.

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

OPT Information | University Center for International Education | Wright State University

Choose an OPT start date between May 1 – June 28, 2023. 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 2023 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.

For any questions regarding this please contact ucieimmigration@wright.edu

Important Dates

May 3 - UCIE In-person summer orientation
May 8 - First day of classes
May 19th - Last day to purchase or waive student health insurance

Click here to access the academic calendar

Financial Aid

Raider Connect is the one-stop shop for students offering student accounts, financial aid, and registration services.

Pay your fees

Wright State Mobile Apps

The Wright State mobile app, Ellucian, helps you stay connected to the university like never before. Access critical information about your classes and accounts as well as useful features—like email, maps, and directories—directly from your phone or tablet. The Wright State app includes content for both Dayton and Lake campuses, so you'll always have the information you need right at your fingertips.

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