This month, ISSS’s Sponsored Student Services team will welcome 14 new students from Saudi Arabia to participate in one of our Foundation Year Programs. These bright young men will spend a year at UT preparing for admission to a major U.S. university engineering program. They are recipients of the SABIC… read more
Are you Traveling Internationally for Winter Break?
Review Your I-20 or DS-2019 Don’t forget to check your I-20/DS-2019 for a valid travel signature: Look at page 3 of the I-20 (F-1 students) or page 1 of the DS-2019 (J-1 students/scholars) and check the date that the document was last signed for travel by an immigration advisor. If… read more
Holiday Tips & Treats
Happy IO Holidays! Tis the season to be merry and jolly, happy and light! At the International Office, we want you to have safe and relaxing holidays, whether you are staying here in Austin, or traveling to your home destination. We’ve put together a list of holiday tips and treats… read more
Timing and U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident Status
With conflicting information online, when do I speak with my employer about obtaining my “green card“? Well, it depends… While every student’s case differs, on campus, we often recommend speaking with your employer about applying for a green card after you have H-1B nonimmigrant visa status. H-1B visa status differs from… read more
Pre-Thanksgiving Healthy Eating Tips
While Thanksgiving may not be the healthiest eating day of the year, it is a good reminder of our close relationship with food! As a student, it’s easy to forget how much eating habits can affect mood, performance, and overall health. Here are a few tips for positive, mindful eating:… read more
Advising Schedule for the End of the Fall 2014 Semester
The International Office will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving November 27 and 28, 2014 and also December 22, 2014 through January 1, 2015 for the winter holiday. If your I-20 or DS-2019 expires on December 31, 2014 and you plan to continue your program after the fall 2014 semester,… read more
IO Health Fair: Stressbuster Playlist Live
Thank you to everyone who attended Wednesday’s Your Journey, Your Health Fair! We hope you had fun and gained some useful information about health resources on campus. An especially big thank you goes out to everyone who contributed song/artist recommendations for our Spotify playlist. You can now access the IO Stressbuster Playlist,… read more
Scholarship Opportunity: Florence Terry Griswold I Scholarship
Female graduate students from Pan American countries studying at The University of Texas at Austin are encouraged to apply for the Florence Terry Griswold I Scholarship offered through the Pan American Round Table of Texas. This is a $2,500 scholarship for the 2015-16 academic year. If awarded, the $2,500 would be… read more
Quick Guide: Cold, Flu, and Allergies
While Americans like to think chicken soup can treat any ailment, sometimes you need a little more than this time-honored remedy. Read on for some tips to prevent and manage symptoms of the flu, common cold, and seasonal allergies. Cold/Flu: Prevention is the Best Medicine Don’t Forget Your Flu Shot! Flu… read more
SIAWE Scholarship Announcement!
The SIAWE Scholarship is now available for continuing UT Austin international students of Iranian descent who demonstrate financial need. This $1,000 award is a spring-only award and can either be applied towards the spring 2015 tuition bill or paid out in cash. Please note that the cash award is subject… read more