Table of Contents
- Important Notice to International Students
- UCIE Conversation Club
- Tax Workshops for International Students & Scholars
- ICE Valentine's Day Dance
- Auditions for The Wright State International Festival
- Global Connections: Know Yours Rights
- Community Forum on Executive Orders Impacting Immigration
- International Admissions Walk In Hours
- OPT Deadline Information
- Get Ready for the Wright State International Festival
- Call for Nominations: Global Citizen & Student/Scholar Advocate Awards
- Meet with a Wright State Representative in Nepal & Bangladesh
Discover America Trips
- Florida Paddle Spring Break Adventure
- Grand Canyon Backpacking Trip
- Great Smoky Mountains
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)
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Tax Workshops for International Students & Scholars
According to US - F1/J1 Visa regulations, every International Student who did not earn any US income during the year 2016 must file a tax form #8843 (to Internal Revenue Service – IRS).
June 15th is the deadline for all the international students (who were present in USA even for only one day and did not receive any USA income in the year 2016) to file their 8843 tax form.
The UCIE has scheduled Tax workshops for this Tax Season from February 1 2017.
Tax workshops Schedule for Non-Resident Alien without IncomeDay & DateTimeLocation2/8/2017 Wednesday 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM Millet Hall 043 2/14/2017 Tuesday 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM Millet Hall 043 **Please register for the workshop in advance as there are limited seats for the workshops.
Slots will be allocated to the students/scholars on first come - first serve basis.For registration and further queries please email Gesu at ucie4@wright.edu or
Prativa at ucie3@wright.edu.
ICE Valentines Day Dance Party
The International Cultural Exchange (ICE) is theming this year's ICE Valentines Day Dance "A Celebration of What We All Love" .
When: Friday, February 10th, 7-10 pm
Where: Apollo Room
It will be action packed with performances, Fashion Show, exciting prizes and of course free food. To participate in Fashion Show please email ice.wrightstate@gmail.com.
Auditions for the Wright State International Festival
Sign up for a 5 minute audition for a chance to perform at our largest international festival ever and showcase your culture. Group and individual performances welcome.
When: Saturday, February 11 from 1-4 pm
Where: Student Union E190To sign up, email catherine.hernandez@wright.edu or visit
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lHZjOpDrBu6rQUZKpDGj9cWkTbXtTE69NBj2x9VLdRg/edit
Global Connections: Know Your Rights
Hear from an immigration lawyer, Welcome Dayton staff, and a civil rights investigator on what your rights are as an international students in America today.
When: Friday, February 10th, 2017, 3-5 pm
Where: Student Union Atrium
Light refreshments provided.
Community Forums on Executive Orders Impacting Immigration
Join the Welcome Dayton's Community Forum on the New Immigration Orders Impacting Immigration.
Come learn about the recent Executive Orders that have impacted immigration, including travel to the US, refugee resettlement, and increase in immigration enforcement. Immigration attorneys Jessica Ramos and David Larson will present information about the recent court ruling regarding the travel ban and will be available to answer any questions you may have!
When: Wednesday, February 8th from 6:30-8:00 PM
Where: Smith Auditorium, Sinclair Building 12 (free visitor parking in parking garage)
International Admissions Walk In Hours
Need to turn in your documents?
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.
https://www.wright.edu/ucie/student/opt.html
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
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
The WSU University Center for International Education is seeking nominees 
for the following award categories:
- International Student/Scholar Advocate &
- 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 Nepal & Bangladesh
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
