Graduating in Spring 2023? Read this important update about your F-1/J-1 status. Are you an F-1 or J-1 student expecting to graduate in Spring 2023? If so, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) wants you to understand some critical information regarding the validity of your I-20/DS-2019. Please carefully read all… read more
Travel Signature Drive and ISSS Holiday Closure
Travel Signature Information Traveling internationally over the break? You must have a current travel signature on your I-20/DS-2019 to re-enter the U.S. from abroad. The travel validation signature is on Page 2 of the I-20 and on Page 1 (bottom right corner) of the DS-2019. The most recent signature must… read more
Renew to Extend an Expiring I-20/DS-2019
Is your I-20/DS-2019 expiring this December? Renew it if you are not graduating yet! Attention, F-1 and J-1 students: Is your I-20 or DS-2019 expiring this semester? Do you need more time to finish your studies? If so, you will need to extend your I-20/DS-2019. How do I extend my… read more
How to Be a Successful College Student
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is pleased to feature this guest post from Dr. Arna Erega of UT Austin’s Counseling and Mental Health Center. Hello, international students! I hope your summer is going well so far. In this blog post, I’ll share a few tips about how to be… read more
Research Opportunity: Participate in a Survey Studying College Students and the HPV Vaccine
An international graduate student conducting research for The University of Texas College of Pharmacy is hoping to incorporate input from fellow UT students via an online survey. The purpose of the study is to assess and understand factors that influence college students’ intentions to get vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV).… read more