The UCIE Student Connection - March 29th, 2017

Important Travel Notice to International Students
Summer Health Insurance Waiver Notice
Global Connections: Celebrate Cesar Chavez Day with OLA
UCIE Conversation Club
Sign Up to Carry a Flag at the Wright State International Festival
The Wright State International Festival (WSIF)
OPT Deadline Information
International Admission Walk In Hours
Deadline Approaching to File Your Taxes! Only 3 Weeks Left
International Women's Gathering
Pre- International Festival Celebration

Important Travel Notice for 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

Summer Health Insurance Waiver

Students who are travelling to their home countries this entire summer 2016 semester and students who are graduating and going on OPT this spring might be entitled for their summer health insurance waiver (subject to approval). Students are required to produce their complete flight itinerary details in case of travelling.

Please go to the UCIE frontdesk or visit https://www.wright.edu/sites/www.wright.edu/files/page/attachments/Summer%20Health%20Insurance%20Refund.pdf for Summer Insurance Waiver Form

For more details please contact: Jonathon Henderson at jonathon.henderson@wright.edu

Global Connections: Celebrate Cesar Chavez Day

Celebrate Cesar Chavez Day with UCIE and the Office of Latino Affairs. Enjoy a documentary, discussion, popcorn, and amazing Latino food while interacting with people from all over the world.

When: Friday March 31st, 3- 5 PM

Where: E108A Student Union

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)

Sign Up to Carry a Flag at the Wright State International Festival Flag Parade

Sign Up to carry a flag at the upcoming Wright State International Festival. This is a great opportunity to waive a country flag on the big stage in front of over 1,500 guests.

To Sign Up: email kimberly.brumbaugh@wright.edu

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!

Saturday, April 15th, 1-5pm, Wright State University Nutter Center
$5 per person
Free for WSU students with Wright1 Card
Free for children 12 years or under
Free tickets available for spouses and children of WSU international students. Just email catherine.hernandez@wright.edu to reserve your family's tickets.
$5 tickets for non Wright State students available for purchase at this link: http://community.wrightstatealumni.com/if17

OPT Deadline Information

Intending OPT applicants application for this Spring Semeater started 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 March 28,April 11 & 25, 2017.

There will be group OPT sessions to be held on April 3 & 17, 2017. They will begin promptly 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.

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.

Deadline Approaching to File Your Taxes! Only 3 Weeks Left

The deadline for filing taxes is April 18^th 2017. The Glacier Tax Prep (GTP) passwords are now available for $5. Please visit the link for purchasing the tax password.

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

Please note 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.

Avoid the last minute hassle by purchasing the tax password and registering for a workshop. Registration for the workshops will be 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 (select one):

Federal Tax Workshop for students with income
Date	Open For	Room	Time
03/31/2017	Indian Students	Millett Hall 393	10:00 AM
04/04/2017	All International Students	Millett Hall 043	2:00 PM
04/07/2017	Indian Students	Millett Hall 393	10:00 AM
04/11/2017	All International Students	Millett Hall 043	2:00 PM
04/14/2017	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).

International Women's Gathering

Enjoy getting to know women from around the world while sharing international foods and drinks