It’s time for another Texas Excursion! On September 29, International Student and Scholar Services is headed to the one and only State Fair of Texas! Held in the Fried Food Capital of Texas, the annual state fair in Dallas is not only packed with fried food, but shows, competitions, carnival… read more
Programs & Events
38th Annual Fall Pecan Street Festival!
The Pecan Street Festival is held twice a year (Fall & Spring) and the dates for Fall are September 22nd & 23rd. You may be asking, “What is the Pecan Street Festival?” This free event, held downtown on 6th Street, is where local and national artisans flock to showcase their… read more
Fall 2018 Texas Excursions Announced!
Howdy! The International Office has planned an exciting Fall Texas Excursion schedule. These experiences will get you out of Austin and exploring other parts of Texas. Saddle-up, register to save your spot on the bus, and yeehaw! August 25: Explore San Antonio (8am-5:30pm, $50): Venture to the historical city… read more
Campus Resources
Whether you are new on campus or have been at UT for a while, be sure to take advantage of the free resources here at UT. Check out our list below of some of the services available. Metro/UT Buses Explore the city for free by simply swiping your Student ID… read more
Volunteering at The Project 2018
How much good could you do in one afternoon? Last Saturday, thirteen Foundation Year students tried to answer this question by volunteering with The Project—UT’s Largest Day of Service. Sponsored by the King Abdullah University of Science & Technology in Saudi Arabia, the Foundation Year program helps prepare Saudi students… read more
2018 ABC Zilker Kite Festival
The Zilker Kite Festival is a yearly event held at Zilker park where anyone is welcome to bring their own kite to fly in the sky. Join hundreds of Austin residents as they participate and/or watch this fun, Spring-time event! There are will be vendors offering food for sale and… read more
Attend the International Snackathon
The International Snackathon is hosted by the Graduate Student Assembly. It will feature snacks from all over the world and will be the last big event for the International Student Agency. It will be an opportunity for all graduate students to come together and enjoy snacks from different countries and make friends… read more
Spring 2018 Employment Seminar – February 28, 2018
The ISSS Advising Team will be hosting FREE information sessions on post- completion/graduation employment options, different work visa types, and permanent residency options for the international student and scholar population at The University of Texas at Austin. The sessions will be held in the Peter O’Donnell Jr. building (POB) on… read more
New Exchange Students at UT
This spring we welcome 240 new exchange students to campus! Most of our new exchange students will only be at UT for 1 semester, so they are eager to make the most of their time here. We are so proud of the impression they are already making at UT and… read more
GPT- Mexico 2018
The Global Professional Training (GPT) for Mexico returns to campus March 3&4 ! This conference focuses on professional development, intercultural training & networking opportunities for international students from the area, as well as those who are interested in studying, working, or living in Mexico. This 2 day conference features plenary speakers,… read more