Student Affairs | Wright State University

Featured Events

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First Weekend 2023

Friday, August 25–Sunday, August 27

As you embark on this exciting new journey, you'll be embraced by events and programs designed to help you feel at home and express yourself at Wright State. First Weekend is a time for you to explore who you are, harness your unique strengths, and nurture your individuality. First Weekend is a time for you to 'Be You.' The opportunities to be authentically you, Raider, are limitless.

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Raider Weeks 2023

Monday, August 28–Saturday, September 9

Join your fellow Raiders during the first two weeks of the Fall Semester for various events designed to jump-start your Wright State experience. The annual Raider Weeks provide the perfect opportunity to meet new people and learn how to get involved at Wright State University.

Don't miss out on the events, open houses, booths, tours showcasing our student services and engagement opportunities, and fun!

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Student Profiles

Student Profile

Listening with her heart

Student Government President Shloka Ravinuthala champions student voices and campus connections

Wright State biomedical engineering major Shloka Ravinuthala leads the Student Government Association with empathy and a commitment to amplifying student voices across campus.

Student Profile

Global citizen

Wright State's study abroad program helps first-generation student see the world

Miley Stotts, a first-generation college student, turned her passion for French into study abroad experiences that broadened her language skills, confidence and worldview thanks to the support of Wright State’s study abroad programs.

Student Profile

Wright State right down first-generation student’s alley

Paige Patterson, a first-generation college student and standout on Wright State’s Division I bowling team, has embraced campus life, excelled academically and athletically, and aims for a career in sports marketing after graduation.