Tom Healy, Chairman of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, visited campus on Wednesday March 19 and met with current Fulbright students and scholars. Mr. Healy’s visit provided time for Fulbrighters at UT Austin to discuss their life in the U.S. and provide feedback on their Fulbright experience.
UHS Seeking Peer Educators – Earn Class Credit!
Want to be a health leader on campus? University Health Services is seeking Longhorns who are interested in positively influencing a healthy campus culture. You can earn class credit, improve your public speaking skills, meet new people, and learn all about promoting health. Learn more on the UHS Peer Education… read more
Be a Blogger for ISSS: International Voices Contest
Share your voice and get paid to write! International Student & Scholar Services is recruiting international students and scholars to tell their story of living, studying, and working in Austin. ISSS staff members are seeking undergraduate, graduate, and exchange students, as well as visiting J-1 scholars, to write a monthly… read more
Spring 2014 Q-Drop Deadline: Monday, March 31st
The add/drop deadline for undergraduates is Monday, March 31st. If you’re thinking about dropping a class, don’t forget about the potential impact on your immigration status. All F-1 and J-1 international students must be enrolled for a full-time course load (as outlined on our Maintaining Your Status handout). Undergraduates must… read more
Student Spotlight: SABIC Students Serve Austin Community
Fall 2013 proved to be a semester of service for SABIC Foundation Year students. After completing a volunteerism workshop, students participated in three programs throughout Austin. In partnership with Keep Austin Beautiful, SABIC students spent one Saturday morning cleaning up the Johnson Creek trail near Lady Bird Lake. After two hours of… read more
Award Opportunity: The Jerry D. Wilcox Community Engagement Scholarship
The Jerry D. Wilcox Community Engagement Scholarship for undergraduate international students is now available. Jerry D. Wilcox, the former Director of the International Office at UT Austin, is nationally recognized for his outstanding achievements in developing the field international education. In addition to his contributions to The International Office at… read more
Insurance Waiver Deadline March 30 for Spring Grads
If you will be graduating at the end of the Spring 2014 semester, you are eligible to waive the summer student health insurance plan coverage (which covers June 1 through July 31). Waiver forms and instructions can be found on the ISSS insurance website. Waivers must be submitted no later… read more
5 Spring Break Health & Insurance Tips
If you plan to leave Austin during Spring Break, be sure keep the following tips in mind: Know where your insurance card is at all times and keep it safe. Fill your prescriptions before leaving for vacation. Know where to seek care for different medical needs. For severe or potentially… read more
Spring Break Travel: Are you prepared?
Other British, French or Netherlands territories or possessions in, or bordering the Caribbean Sea. Traveling abroad while on OPT or Academic Training? The following are the documents you will need to take with you: Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry Valid U.S. visa (except… read more
Nonresident Alien Tax Filing Services through ISSS are Now Available
Who is a Nonresident Alien for Tax Purposes? Generally, students who have been in the U.S. for five years or less as of 2013 and scholars who have been in the U.S. for two years or less as of 2013 are nonresident aliens for tax purposes. If you are uncertain… read more