Friday, January 26th, 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

Feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, sad, anxious, scared, and/or depressed? Counseling and Wellness Services is there for help! Individual therapy * Group Therapy * Psychiatry * Assessment are available for you. "Asking for help is a sign of strength" so don't wait or be afraid to ask for help!

Schedule an appointment or check online for walk-in services.

8:30 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday

Student Union 053

937-775-3407

On Wednesday, January 31st, Wright State University will welcome Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, world-renowned as the leader of the movement that led to India’s independence from Great Britain in 1947 through nonviolent protest.

Learn more about his visit from the Wright State University NewsRoom!

If you are an international student graduating in the Spring 2024 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

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. 

Are you graduating this Spring 2024?

The deadline to apply for graduation is on Friday, February 2nd.

Want to Invite your parents to the Grad Ceremony? 

Complete the UCIE form along with a copy of your graduation payment receipt and an approval proof of your delayed graduation ceremony if you postponed your walk.

• February 2 - Last Day to Drop Course without a Grade
• February 2 - Undergraduate and Graduate Deadline to Apply for Graduation
• February 23 - Summer Class Registration Opens
• February 26 to March 1 - Spring break



Click here to view the full academic calendar.

Men's Basketball

Come and watch the home match against Youngstown. Let's show them our Raider pride! Don't forget to bring your student ID to enter for free!

Date: Thursday, February 1

Time: 7 pm - 9 pm

Location: Nutter Center

Women's Basketball

Come and watch the home match against Oakland. Let's send Oakland packing! Don't forget to bring your student ID to enter for free!

Date: Wednesday, January 31

Time: 7 pm - 9 pm

Location: Nutter Center

Splatter Room

You'll get an hour of messy fun for kids and adults. Dress Up, Fling Paint at a canvas and take home your masterpiece!

Date: Saturday, January 27th

Time: 12 pm - 7 pm

Location: 6116 Willmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45459

Comedian Joe Gatto

Joe Gatto is a comedian best known from the hit TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.” Come and meet him in Dayton!

Date: Sunday, January 28th

Time: from 7 pm

Location: 1 W 2nd 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