The International Office is happy to announce that ITIN appointments have been reopened! After much contact with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the government agency that processes the ITIN applications, it was determined that a “procedural discrepancy” was the cause of all of our rejected ITIN applications. Appointments for ITIN… read more
Upcoming Insurance Deadlines
Please be aware of the following insurance deadlines coming up on 2/2/2017. Note: if you would like your documents processed before the Winter Break, the recommended deadline is 12/12/16. Spring waiver deadline for graduate students with staff insurance through a TA/AI/GRA assignment The student health insurance is included automatically on all… read more
End of Semester Countdown: Top 5 Survival Tips
Are you stressed thinking of what you have to get done before the semester ends? As students know best, finals can be mentally and physically hard on the body. Provided below is a 5-tip countdown to help you reduce stress and dominate these last weeks! Tip # 5: Fuel Up… read more
Last day to withdraw or drop a course this fall (graduate and law students) – December 5, 2016
With the required approvals, Monday, December 5, 2016, is the last day a graduate student or a law student may withdraw from the university or drop a class. If you want to drop a class or withdraw, please also remember how this could impact your immigration status. All F-1 and… read more
Scholars Have Great Taste
The top choices are: The Clay Pit – Contemporary Indian Cuisine Austin’s Pizza Taco Joint Potbelly Sandwich Shop Other notable mentions: Black’s BBQ Tapioca House Wendy’s Madam Mam’s Teji’s Indian Restaurant Chuy’s Mexican Food Panda Express Chilis KFC Chipotle Halal Bros. We hope this compiled list mentions your favorites and… read more
International Wellness Fest 2016!
Nutrition, sport, dance, meditation, and more! Join us for free food, performances, and wellness topics with an international focus. Free, healthy snacks from Teji’s, KIND, and Rhythm Superfoods! Performance by Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán Resource tables by University Health Services, CMHC, Academic HealthPlans, UT RecSports, and more! Thursday, November 17 5:00-7:00pm SAC… read more
Fall is Apple Season!
It seems the summer heat has finally given us a break, and fall is ushering in cozy cardigans, scarfs, and boots. And what says fall more than fresh, crisp apples? Think apple cider, apple orchards, apple pie and more! Health Benefits of Apples We all know “an apple a day… read more
Traveling abroad during the break? Don’t forget your travel signature!
Thanksgiving and winter breaks are coming soon, so it’s time to start preparing for your travel plans! If you are traveling internationally, please remember that you need a valid travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019 in order to reenter the United States. The travel validation signature can be found… read more
Scholarship Deadline and 2017-2018 Applications Release Date
Just a reminder that the following applications for spring 2017 are due, November 1, 2016 by 5 pm! General ISSS Financial Aid Award Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students Award Ethel Loving de Diaz Scholarship Society of Iranian-American Women for Education Scholarship All applicants will be notified via email of the… read more
October ITIN Drive
Update: The October 26, 2016 ITIN drive has been canceled. Additionally, all IITIN appointments are closed until further notice while we navigate recent changes in the ITIN application procedure. For questions, please email taxadvisor@austin.utexas.edu. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience. ——————————————————————————————————————————– The International Office is holding its second ITIN drive to adequately… read more