Table of Contents
- Wright State Biggest Multicultural Event - 'Wright State International Festival'
- Boost Your Resume and Market Your Leadership Skills
- UCIE Convo Club on Multiple Days
- OPT Application for Spring 2016
- International Women's Gathering
- Scholarship Workshop by Raider Connect
- Spring Semester Open Immigration Advising
- Auditions for Wright State International Festival
- Attention International Students: Tax Season is Here
- Walk-in Hours for Advisors and Documents
- Notice for Employment
1.) Wright State Biggest Multicultural Event - 'Wright State International Festival'
International Friendship Affair (IFA) currently named 'Wright State International Festival' is an annual event organized by the University Center for International Education to give the WSU students an opportunity to share their cultural heritage with surrounding communities. This is a chance for you to share your talents and cultural heritage with every one by performing (Dances, songs, play instruments etc.).
Do You want to participate in 'Wright State International Festival' 2016 on Sunday, April 3rd ? This year’s theme is “Innovations Around The World”.
PERFORMANCE – If you want to put on an artistic performance you may dance, play instruments, sing a song etc. Please contact Anoop at ucie19@wright.edu and he will provide you with the information that you need. The performance slots are expected to be no longer than 10 minutes.
TABLE DISPLAY – You can help to create the most colorful and interesting features of the Wright State International Festival: the Table Displays. This is your opportunity to present your culture and traditions of your home country by using interactive media, posters, books or any artifacts that you may have brought from your country. You are more than welcome to contact Dez or Dubem at (isidore.munyeshuli@wright.edu or ucie5@wright.edu) and they will provide you with the information that you need. The table displays must be ready by 12:30 pm on April 3rd, 2016 and the displays are expected to be open until 4:30 pm.
For more information contact Anoop at ucie19@wright.edu or Chugo at ucie18@wright.edu
2.) Boost Your Resume and Market Your Leadership Skills
Interested to boost your resume? Do you want to know how? Please join this session by STUDENT ACTIVITIES as they present EDGE Program.
You will learn effective techniques to boost your resume and how to market your leadership skills to employers.
Contact Anoop at ucie19@wright.edu for more information.
- Date: January 29
- Time: 3:00PM - 5:00PM
- Location: UCIE Conference Room (E-190 Student Union)
- Free Admission
***Refreshments will be provided***
3.) UCIE Convo Club on Multiple Days
Want to practice your English? Interact with native English speakers and improve your skills in a fun and friendly environment. For questions, contact Catherine Hernandez at catherine.hernandez@wright.edu.
- Date: Every Monday and Thursday
- Time: 3 - 4PM
- Location: UCIE Conference Room (E-190 Student Union)
4) OPT Application Information for Spring 2016
International students graduating spring 2016 may begin applying for OPT on February 1, 2016. The final date for spring 2016 graduates to apply for OPT is June 15, 2016.
Choose an OPT start date between 5/1/2016 and 6/29/2016.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have any reservations regarding potential graduation for spring 2016 semester, do not apply for OPT until you are certain about graduation.
5) International Women's Gathering
An event just for women. Meet women from all over the world, while enjoying henna, nail art and learning tips on how to take care of yourself in the winter. Bring traditional food to share. This event is only for women.
- Date: February 2nd, 2016 (Tuesday)
- Time: 2PM - 3:30PM
- Location: UCIE Conference Room (E-190 Student Union)
6) Scholarship Workshop by Raider Connect
Scholarship dollars don’t just go to those students with the best grades, best test scores, or best points-per-game average, they also go to those who know how to find and win scholarships!
Attend this interactive workshop to learn about:
- The WSU One Time Scholarship Application
- How Scholarships are Judged
- How to Increase your Odds of Winning Scholarships
- Scholarship Myths
- Scholarship Scam Red Flags
All attendees will be entered to win a $50 Bookstore gift card!
7) Spring Semester Open Immigration Advising
STARTING JANUARY 13TH in E190 Student Union
Check out the days and times below to consult with one of the University Center for International Education immigration advisors!
General, CPT, OPT, Work Authorization Advising:
Wednesday* — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Thursday — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
8) Auditions for Wright State International Festival
All student performances will be auditioned before the event on February 20th, 1 PM - 4 PM. Email Catherine at catherine.hernandez@wright.edu for audition slots and timings. This is a chance to show off your skill and represent your country at Wright Sate International Festival on April 3rd 2016.
- Date: February 20th
- Time: 1-4 PM
- Contact: Cathy at catherine.hernandez@wright.edu
9) Attention International Students: Tax Season is here!!!
According to U.S F1 Visa regulation, every International Student has to file their tax forms regardless of earning income to Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
April 15th is the deadline for all the international students who were present for at least one day (whether or not you received an income from a U.S. based employer) in the year 2015 to file their tax returns.
“Non-Resident Aliens” [F-1 visa status international in the U.S for not more than five (5) years or J-1 visa status students/scholars in the U.S] who did not earn any income for the Tax year 2015, have to file form 8843 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Tax workshops for filing the Form 8843 alone would be conducted on 1st and 2nd week of February 2016.
Tax Workshop Schedule for filing Form 8843 [Spring 2016]
Day & Date Time Location
2/4/2016 Thursday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Rike Hall 072
2/9/2016 Tuesday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Rike Hall 072
2/11/2016 Thursday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Rike Hall 072
2/12/2016 Friday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Millett Hall 033
**Please register for the workshop in advance as there are limited seats for the workshops. The seats will be allocated to the students/scholars on First Come First Serve basis. For registration please email Jing at ucie59@wright.edu or Kiran at ucie33@wright.edu
Things to bring during workshop?
1. Passport
2. I-20 or DS-2019(for J visa student/scholars)
For further questions:
E-mail Jing at ucie59@wright.edu or Kiran at ucie33@wright.edu
10) Walk-in Hours for Advisors and Documents
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 January 19th.
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 -1:00P.M
- Tuesday: 10:00A.M-11:00A.M
- Wednesday: 3:00P.M-4:00P.M
- Thursday:11:00A.M-12:00P.M
- Friday: 2:00P.M-3:00P.M
11) Notice for Employment
International Students on F/J visas may not work off campus without prior approval of Curricular Practical Training (CPT). 8 C.F.R. § 214.1(e)
Any student caught working off campus will be subject to SEVIS termination and possible deportation. This is a serious immigration violation and could impact future employment in the US.
