Have you experienced difficulty during screening while entering into the U.S.? The Department of Homeland Security Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP) is a resource for individuals to report their inquiries or seek resolution. Some issues they can help to address include: watch list issues screening problems at ports of entry… read more
Blanton Museum Seeks Spanish-Speaking Docents
UT’s Blanton Museum of Art is currently recruiting Spanish-speaking docents (museum guides) for its upcoming training class. This new group of volunteer docents will work primarily with K-12 students during the work week and on some Sundays. Training will take place every day for three hours the last two weeks of… read more
Summer Student Health Insurance Coverage Period Begins June 1
Holders of the BlueCross/BlueShield student health insurance plan, please be advised that your summer coverage period began 6/1/2013 and is effective until 8/24/2013. Important Note: While the summer enrollment process is completed, you may expect a slight delay in your summer coverage being reflected in the BlueCross/BlueShield system. If you… read more
Texas Excursion: Sea World San Antonio
International Student and Scholar Services organizes monthly bus trips to a variety of locations and events around Texas for international students, scholars, and their friends. This month we’re headed to Sea World San Antonio! Sea World San Antonio is the world’s largest marine life adventure park and family event showplace.… read more
Graduating International Student Reception Held to Honor Spring & Summer Graduates
A reception to honor international students graduating from the university this spring and summer was held on Wednesday, May 15 in the Texas Union. The University of Texas at Austin enrolls an estimated 5,000 international students each year. These students represent approximately 120 countries, and come to The University to… read more
International Office prepares to welcome Brazilian STEM students
The Brazil Scientific Mobility Program (BSMP) was launched in 2011 as a joint initiative by Brazil’s Ministries of Education and Science aimed at strengthening and expanding the country’s competitiveness in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. Formerly known as Brazil Science Without Borders, the program is part of… read more
SABIC Students Graduate from Foundation Year Program
Every year UT Austin hosts 15-20 Saudi Arabian students sponsored by SABIC for a customized Foundation Year program. The program consists of 18 months of intensive English and rigorous academic work to prepare the students for their undergraduate studies at various institutions across the U.S. On April 30th the students… read more
IRS Phishing Scam
Phishing scams that ask for wire transfers, bank account information and SSN/ITIN numbers are a common occurrence on the internet. Recently there has been a phishing scam email targeting international students and preying on their misinformation about tax refunds. Please keep in mind: The IRS does not email tax payers.… read more
Celebrating Another Great Year for Sponsored Students
Held on Wednesday, May 1 in the Texas Union, the 6th Annual Sponsored Student Reception brought together sponsored students and the UT staff and faculty who support them. The event recognized the hard work the students have done and the unique contributions they have made over the past academic year. Sponsored… read more
Tunisian American Day Celebration
The Tunisian Community Center (TCC), invites you to celebrate Tunisian American Day! Date: Saturday, June 1 Time: 6 – 10:30 p.m. Location: AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center, Salon C Cost: Special UT faculty, staff and student rates! The Tunisian American Day tradition represents a recurring opportunity to celebrate the community and its heritage as well as the enduring Tunisian-American friendship. This is an… read more