The UCIE Student Connection - December 1, 2016

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Foosball Tournament

Join the Foosball tournament hosted by Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. Great prizes for champions.

Register by paying $5 per team (2 players per team). Pizza and drinks will be provided.

When: December 3, 2016

Time: 10 AM - 1 PM

Where: Student Union Recreation Area

Registration: Please contact shpewright@gmail.com



Global Connections: Exam Week Survival

Learn tips on how to manage stress during finals week. Snacks are provided.

When: December 2nd, 2016

Time: 3 PM - 5 PM

Where: E 190 - UCIE Conference Room



International Women's Gathering

 

Enjoy coffee, teas, and games from around the world. 

When: December 5th, 2016

Time: 12 PM - 1 PM

Where: E 190 - UCIE Conference Room



Christmas Dance Party

 

Take a break from studying and DANCE! Experience the American holiday of Christmas with UCIE and other friends. Event includes Salsa, Bouncehouse, Dancing, Pizza, Christmas Cookies, Karaoke, and more!

When: December 9th, 2016

Time: 7 PM - 11 PM

Where: Apollo Room



Finals Countdown Events

 

Take a break from finals week by visiting the UCIE Conference Room (Student Union E190). Each day we will have a new event to help you de-stress from the week. 

When: December 12th - 15th, 2016

Time: 2 PM - 4 PM

Where: E 190 UCIE Conference room



LEAP 'F2' Policy Announcement

Beginning Spring Semester 2017, the LEAP Intensive English Program will accept students on an F2 Visa.

Apply before December 12 for admission.

Classes start January 9th.

If you have any questions, please contact leapadmissions@wright.edu, (937) 775 - 5287



I-20 Signing Party

Get your I-20 signed for winter break travel. 

Note: Student must not have any holds, have 6 months validity on passport, have valid I-20 for next semester and be in good academic standing to receive immediate travel signature.

When: December 8th, 2 PM - 4 PM

Where: 2nd floor Student Union, Room 244 B



IMPORTANT OPT Application Announcement

Due to Winter Break and University Closure, the last day to submit OPT applications for 2016 processing is December 12, 2016.

We will begin accepting OPT application again upon return from Winter Break and University Closure on January 3rd, 2017.
 
Beginning January 1, 2017 the USCIS OPT application fee will be $410.
 


International Admissions Walk In Hours

Need to turn in your documents? Students may come to the UCIE admissions office E244 Student Union during the following times for walk-ins that begin September 12th.

Graduate students be sure to bring all original semester mark sheets as well as your provisional certificate/degree certificate and anything other documents that were outlined in your admission letter.
Undergraduate students please remember to bring your high school transcripts, any college transcripts you have, and anything other documents that were outlined in your admission letter.
 
Monday: 12:00 P.M -1:00 P.M
 
Tuesday: 10:00 A.M-11:00 A.M
 
Wednesday: 3:00 P.M-4:00 P.M
 
Thursday:11:00 A.M-12:00 P.M
 
Friday:  2:00 P.M-3:00 P.M

Open IMMIGRATION Advising

Check out the days and times below to consult with one of the University Center for International Education immigration advisors! 

Monday: 2 P.M - 3 P.M
 
Tuesday: 10:30 A.M - 11:30 A.M
 
Wednesday: 10:30 A.M - 11:30 A.M
 
Thursday: 2 P.M - 3 P.M
 
 
More information please contact:
 
University Center for International Education
244 B Student Union, Wright State University


OPT DEADLINE

If you are an international student graduating in fall 2016 semester, you may start applying for OPT on 9/19/2016

Choose a beginning date for OPT between 12/18/2016 and 2/15/2017.
 
PLEASE NOTE: If you have any reservations regarding potential graduation for fall 2016 semester, please do not apply for OPT until after semester end grades have been posted. 
 
The final date for fall 2016 graduates to submit application materials for OPT is February 3, 2017.