The 2016-2017 General ISSS Financial Aid Application is now available! This financial need-based award applies up to $2,500 per semester for the fall and spring semesters and $1,500 in the summer semester towards tuition bills. Please note that the award amount cannot exceed the tuition bill balance. Students who have experienced a… read more
Ethnic Restaurants & Markets
This spring & summer you’ll need to fulfill your appetite for delicious international food! Here is a list of ethnic restaurants & markets to visit: Jamaican – Craving a Caribbean meal? Tony’s Jamaican Food is well known for their large portions and jerk chicken. French – Look no further than… read more
STEM OPT Extension Info Session
In March 2016, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published amended F-1 rules for certain STEM majors. These changes provide for an extension of the OPT period by 24 months (a STEM OPT extension). The amended rules will go into effect on May 10, 2016. As such, the International Office… read more
Thrive at UT
Introducing: Thrive at UT Mobile App As the semester comes to an end and you begin studying for finals, take a break to check out the new Thrive at UT mobile app. Thrive is a free iPhone app geared toward enhancing the well-being of busy UT students on the go.… read more
Traveling abroad during the summer? Don’t forget your travel signature!
Summer break is coming soon, so it’s time to start preparing for your international travel plans. If you are traveling internationally, don’t forget that you need a valid travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019 in order to reenter the United States. If your travel signature will be expired upon… read more
Three Simple Ways to Reduce Stress
April is Stress Awareness Month! While a certain degree of stress is actually normal, too much stress can leave you more vulnerable to illness and less open to the pleasure of life. Here are a few simple things you can do right now to keep stress in check: Enjoy Music… read more
Mental Health Promotion Week: Be Kind to Your Mind
Mental Health Promotion Week 2016 is a campus-wide event focused on promoting elements of positive emotional well-being. Programs throughout the week emphasize the benefits of exploring social connections, mindfulness, self-care, gratitude, resilience, creativity and play. Wednesday’s event will even feature a particular focus on culture and mental health: Diversity &… read more
CPT process and drop-off reminder
Have an offer for a summer job or internship? Remember that you must have prior ISSS permission in place before you start any work that is considered off campus. Curricular Practical Training, or CPT, is one type of work authorization you could request if you will receive course credit for… read more
World Health Day 2016
Today is World Health Day, and this year’s focus is on putting an end to the rapid rise of diabetes around the world. Diet choices are an important part of diabetes prevention, so here are a few tips to help make the healthy choice the easy choice: Quick and affordable ways to eat healthier… read more
Foundation Year Students Set Sights on Rancho Cortez
As you may know, the International Office facilitates Foundation Year Programs for international students applying to college. But you may not know that these programs offer more than SAT prep and Calculus coursework. They also offer leadership development and skill-building critical to success in college. For example, one of our… read more