We had so much fun welcoming all of our new international Longhorns to the Forty Acres at the end of August. Your excitement was infectious and we were so happy to see you all making new friends and embracing the UT spirit. Over 700 students came to our international… read more
Fall 2019 Employment Seminar
Join us to learn about various work visa options! The ISSS Advising Team, along with Immigration Attorney Jason Finkelman, is hosting FREE information sessions on post graduation/completion employment options and work visa types for the international student and scholar population at The University of Texas at Austin. Our event will… read more
International Student Orientation Fall 2019
ISSS International Student Orientation is in full swing! We kicked off with a general assembly in UT’s historic Hogg Auditorium followed by a Welcome Lunch for new international students and their families in the Texas Union. A special guest, Hook’em, made a special appearance to greet some of his new… read more
Friendship Program: Applications Are Open!
Greetings International Students & Scholars! Applications are once again open for the Friendship Program kicking off this Fall for the 2019-2020 Academic year. What is it? The Friendship Program facilitates connections between members of the Austin community with international students & scholars. Hosts and their match(es) commit to gather… read more
Jaeyun Song, UT ’22, talks about his experience with Passport to UT 2018
Hello! My name is Jaeyun Song. I am from Seoul, the capital of the Republic of Korea. I have finished my freshman year at UT and am taking a Dynamics Maymester class in Toulouse, France and Barcelona, Spain. I am in the class of 2022, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. I… read more
International Orientation Assistants: Final Week to Apply!
Don’t get bored waiting around for school to start this August–hurry and apply to be an International Orientation Assistant (IOA)! There is only one week left; applications close on June 24 at 5 p.m. This opportunity is great for returning international students who remember what it was like to start their… read more
First time studying in the U.S.A.? Passport to UT is the program for you!
New to Austin? To living and studying in the U.S.? Fortunately, there is a program for that! I’m happy to announce that registration is now open for Passport to UT. Passport to UT was originally developed within the international graduate student population before being opened up to the entire incoming… read more
International Orientation Assistants Needed!
Calling all Longhorns! If you are a returning student in Fall 2019 and want to help International Office staff at International Student Orientation this August, then you should think about applying to be an International Orientation Assistant (IOA). For domestic students, it is a great way to get to know… read more
Spring 2019 Pecan Street Festival
The Pecan Street Festival is held twice a year (Fall & Spring) and the dates for Spring 2019 are May 4th & 5th. You may be asking, “What is the Pecan Street Festival?” This free event, held downtown on 6th Street, is where local and national artisans flock to showcase… read more
Travel Reminders
Spring break is right around the corner. If you are traveling internationally, you will need a valid travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019 in order to re-enter the United States. The travel signature can be found on page 2 of the I-20 and on page 1 (bottom, right corner)… read more