Formula 1 is back! From October 20th to October 22nd, people from all over the world will be flying into Austin and heading to the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). This will be the sixth year of having the Formula 1 (F1) race at the Circuit of the Americas. COTA became… read more
All About CPT: Work Authorization for F-1 Students
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is work authorization for students on F-1 status. The purpose of CPT is to allow students to engage in temporary employment while enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin. Many students use CPT to participate in off-campus internships, but it can also be used to… read more
Alternative Spring Break Option
Looking for something to do for Spring Break? Alternative Breaks (AB) is a program within the Longhorn Center for Community Engagement that sends small groups of UT students to outside communities around the United States to help individuals grow as leaders and learn about social justice issues through an immersive service experience.… read more
Spring 2018 Scholarship Applications Now Open!
Just a reminder that the following scholarship applications for spring 2018 are now available: General ISSS Financial Aid Award ISSS is able to provide up to a $3,000 spring 2018 semester tuition award and a $2,000 in the summer 2018 semester tuition award towards the tuition bills of students who… read more
Exchange Student Volunteer Service Project
New exchange students are already getting involved at UT and in the community. This fall we have over 400 new exchange students attending UT from our partner universities around the world. Exchange students study at UT for 1 or 2 semesters before returning to their home universities. Last week… read more
Optional Practical Training (OPT) for Fall 2017
Are you an F-1 student who will graduate in fall 2017? Do you want to work in the U.S. after graduation? If you answered yes to both questions, then you want to apply for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT is work authorization for F-1 students that allows you to… read more
UWC Graduate Services Open House
UWC Graduate Services Open House Friday, September 8 2:00-5:00 pm (hourly sessions begin at 2:00, 3:00, 4:00) PCL Learning Lab 2 (PCL 2.340) The University Writing Center (UWC) provides free writing support for all UT graduate students. We offer individual consultations, writing groups, retreats, presentations, and more! Please join us… read more
Apply to be an International Orientation Assistant
Are you a continuing UT student who likes welcoming new students and enjoys meeting people from other cultures and countries? Are you interested in sharing your culture and learning about others while working with a diverse student population? Helping with International Student Orientation is a fantastic way to meet new… read more
June 5th: Summer Insurance Deadlines
Please be aware of these important insurance deadlines coming up on June 5th for the summer semester: Summer waivers for graduate students with insurance through a TA/AI/GRA assignment. Be sure to request an online waiver of the summer student insurance if you will have TA/AI/GRA insurance over the summer. Note that TA… read more
2017 Joe W. Neal Scholarship
All international undergraduate students on non-immigrant visas as encouraged to apply for the Joe Neal Scholarship offered by GlobalAustin! The Joe Neal Scholarship is an award that would provide an undergradate international student with $1,000. More information and access to the Joe Neal Scholarship application can be found online Applications… read more