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 Enchanted Rock State Park and Fredericksburg! We invite students and scholars to join us as we explore Enchanted Rock, an… read more
Research Study Seeks Multilingual Facebook Users
Are you fluent in Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, or Hindi? Volunteers are being sought for a research study that will investigate how multilingual people make choices about what language they use on Facebook. This study will be looking at language patterns of multilingual Facebook users, as well as how they use… read more
Filing Taxes as a Resident Alien
Who is a Resident Alien? As a general guideline, students who have been in the US for longer than 5 years and scholars who have been in the US for longer than 2 years are resident aliens for tax purposes. If you have questions about your particular situation, you can… read more
2013 Graduating Student Reception
Attention spring and summer graduates: The International Office is hosting a reception in your honor to recognize your achievements at the university. We also want to wish you well in your future endeavors. Date: Wednesday, May 15 Time: 9:30 a.m. – noon Location: Santa Rita Room, Texas Union Building Please… read more
Award Opportunity: The Jerry D. Wilcox International Student Scholarship
ISSS is pleased to announce the unveiling of a new scholarship: The Jerry D. Wilcox International Student Scholarship. Jerry D. Wilcox, the former Director of the International Office, was a nationally recognized advocate of international education and critically influential in the internationalization of The University of Texas at Austin. The… read more
Spring Break Travel: Are you prepared?
Are you traveling during Spring Break? Make sure that you have the appropriate immigration documents. 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… read more
Nonresident Tax Filing Help is Now Available
What Tax Resources are Available for Nonresident Aliens? ISSS has purchased GLACIER Tax Prep to help students and scholars – who are nonresident aliens for tax purposes – file taxes. We also offer VITA volunteer tax advising on Monday and Thursday evenings for nonresident aliens who need assistance with GLACIER… read more
5 Tips for Using your Student Insurance While Traveling this Spring Break
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
Welcome to the ISSS Blog!
This is the official blog for International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) at the University of Texas at Austin. We highlight the programs and services offered by ISSS, as well as current news and fun events. What do you want to read about? We are open to your ideas. Leave… read more