The UCIE Student Connection - February 15, 2017

The UCIE Student Connection - February 15, 2017

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Discover America Trips


Important Notice to International Students

Based on the recent Executive Order, we are recommending that all international students reconsider any travel plans abroad during the Spring/Summer semesters 2017. Although this Executive Order does not apply to all countries, there is significant confusion at US Ports of Entry and we do not want our students to be negatively affected by this ban. If you still need to travel abroad, please email askucie@wright.edu or contact Jonathon Henderson at (937) 775-3291.

Check the UCIE website for additional information and updates on the Executive Order and Travel Advisory at https://www.wright.edu/international-education/resources


UCIE Conversation Club

Practice your conversational English with American friends!

When: Every Monday 3 - 4 PM & Every Thursday 1 - 2 PM

Where: Student Union 108E (Piano Room)


 GTP Tax Workshops Instructions (for International Students Only)

Please note, the deadline for filing taxes is April 18th 2017. All F-1 or J-1 international students who earned income in 2016 will be eligible to pay a nominal $5 fee to purchase the GTP passcode in order to gain access to GTP software for use in accurately preparing their Federal Income Tax forms. Below is the link to purchase a passcode.

http://bit.ly/ucie-tax-glacier

You must purchase the tax passcode only if you earned any sort of income in the year 2016. Please wait for at least three working days, from the date of your purchase, to get your confirmation email of passcode along with instructions.

Registration for the GTP tax workshops will be available on first come first serve basis. To register for a workshop, and any other details/questions, send an email to Prativa at ucie3@wright.edu or Gesu at ucie4@wright.edu. Please include the following details in your email:

NAME, COUNTRY, PHONE NUMBER and WORKSHOP DATE you intend to ATTEND.

Below is the Workshop Schedule:

Federal Tax Workshop for students with income

Date

Open For

Room

Time

02/21/2017

All Students

Millett Hall 043

2:00 PM

02/24/2017

Indian Students

Millett Hall 393

10:00 AM

02/28/2017

All Students

Millett Hall 043

2:00 PM

03/03/2017

Indian Students

Millett Hall 393

10:00 AM

 

 

 * Sign up for one of the above UCIE Tax Workshops.  You should only register for the workshop after you have received your GTP passcode and tax forms such as W-2 and/or 1042-S from your employer(s).

 


Global Connections: How To Use Dayton's Public Transportation System

Learn from RTA (Regional Transit Authority) about how to use Dayton's Public Transportation System

When: Friday, February 17th-3-5pm

Where: Student Union E190


International Admissions Walk In Hours
 

Mondays: Noon to 1 P.M.
 
Tuesdays: 9 to 10 A.M.
 
Wednesdays: 3 to 4 P.M.
 
Thursdays: 9 to 10 A.M.
 
Fridays: 2 to 3 P.M.
 
Students may come to the UCIE Admissions Office, E244 Student Union, during the following times for walk-ins.
 
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 any other documents that were outlined in your admission letter.
 
If we can provide any additional assistance, please call 937-775-4400.

OPT Deadline Information
 

If you are an international student graduating in spring 2017 semester, you may start applying for OPT on February 6, 2017. Please use the link below to access and complete all required documents for the OPT application. If you have additional questions after going to the UCIE website you can either email your questions to me or come to a walk-in session. Walk in hours are held on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 1030-1130 am and Monday & Thursdays from 200-300 pm.  Additionally, there will be group OPT Q & A Sessions that begin promptly at 10:30 am on the following Tuesdays: Jan. 31, February 14, 28, March 14, 28, and April 11, 25, 2017. On the following Mondays group OPT sessions will be held on: Jan. 23, February 6, 20, March 6, 20 and April 3, 17, 2017. They will begin promptly each day at 2:00 pm.
 
 
Choose a start date for OPT between 4/30/2017 and 6/29/2017.
 
Please stop by at any of the times listed above. The final date for spring 2017 graduates to submit application materials for OPT is June 15, 2017.
 
PLEASE NOTE: If you have any reservations regarding potential graduation for spring 2017 semester, please do not apply for OPT until after semester end grades have been posted.

Get Ready for The Wright State International Festival (WSIF)
 

Celebrate the beauty of Wright State University's international community with our largest international festival yet. Enjoy cultural performances, cultural cuisines, international beers, live music, flag parade, country displays, children's zone, award ceremony, and so much more!
 
When: Saturday April 15, 2017 from 1-5 PM
 
Where: WSU Nutter Center

Nominations for The Wright State Internationsl Festival Awards

The WSU University Center for International Education is seeking nominees for the following two Award categories:

  •      International Student/Scholar Advocate   and
  •      Global Citizen

The winner of each category receives a $250 cash award. Please follow the links for each category as shown below:

International Student/Scholar Award (Faculty, Staff, or Community Member Award)

https://www.wright.edu/sites/www.wright.edu/files/page/attachments/advocateAwardForm2017.pdf

Global Citizen Award (Student Award)

https://www.wright.edu/sites/www.wright.edu/files/page/attachments/globalCitizenAwardForm2017.pdf

See announcements on the UCIE webpage:

https://www.wright.edu/international-education/campus-events/international-education-awards

For more details please contact Steve Lyons at 775-5747 or steven.lyons@wright.edu


Meet with a Wright State Representative in Bangladesh & Nepal

Please see poster for details and share with family and friends at these countries.


Discover America Trips


Florida Paddle Spring Break Adventure
 

Explore Florida on your spring break with Campus Recreation. Camp and hike near natural springs in beautiful Ocala National Forest while kayaking, paddle boarding, surfing, and snorkeling  boarding the local rivers, lakes, and Atlantic Ocean.  
 
When: Saturday, February 25th-March 4th
 
Where: Florida
 
Fee: $450 per person ($100 deposit to register)
 
Cost includes Trip leaders, all paddling equipment, kayak lessons, surf lessons, meals on location, all permits, camping fees, and transportation from WSU in 12 passenger van.
 
Register: by contacting Campus Recreation 937-775-5505 or emailing andrew.corbitt@wright.edu

Grand Canyon Backpacking Trip

Challenge yourself over spring break backpacking 29 miles through one of the most

spectacular canyons in the world. This trip includes 5 days and four nights in the
canyon with a rest day at the bottom to enjoy the magnificent Colorado River.
 
When: Sunday, February 26th-March 4th
 
Where: Arizona
 
Fee: $450 per person plus plane ticket. ($100 deposit to register).
 
Cost includes Trip leaders, transportation on location, all backpacking equipment,
meals on location, park fees and permits, and 2 nights in a hotel. 
 
Register: by contacting Campus Recreation 937-775-5505 or emailing andrew.corbitt@wright.edu

Great Smoky Mountains Campout

Experience the beauty of the mountains. Camp inside the National Park and hike
the Blue Ridge Mountains. 

Fee: $150 per person

Fee includes Trip leaders, all camping equipment, meals on location, all permits,
camping fees, and transportation from WSU in 12 passenger van. 

When: March 31st - April 2nd

Where: Tennessee