New to Austin? To living and studying in the U.S.? Fortunately, there is a program for that! I’m happy to announce that registration is now open for Passport to UT. Passport to UT was originally developed within the international graduate student population before being opened up to the entire incoming… read more
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Spring 2019 Pecan Street Festival
The Pecan Street Festival is held twice a year (Fall & Spring) and the dates for Spring 2019 are May 4th & 5th. 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… read more
U.S. Federal Tax Return Filing Deadline Approaching!
Spring is here, which means the U.S. federal tax return filing deadline is upon us! The deadline to file your U.S. federal tax return is 15 April 2019. This means you must have your federal tax return postmarked and in the post on 15 April 2019 or earlier to be… read more
New International Student Scholarship Opportunity Available Now!
Global Leadership Scholarship The International Office has a new scholarship application available now for the 2019-2020 school year! The Global Leadership Scholarship is a $2,500 tuition scholarship for the fall and spring semester for a total of $5,000 for the 2019-2020 academic year. This scholarship provides assistance to students who… read more
Spring 2019 Q-Drop Deadline: Monday, April 8th
Monday, April 8, 2018, is the last day for undergraduate students to withdraw from the university, drop a course, or change a course’s grading basis to or from pass/fail. If you are thinking about dropping a class or withdrawing from the university, do not forget about the impact it could… read more
2019-2020 Scholarship Deadline Reminder!
Just a reminder that the 2019-2020 scholarship applications are due on 1 April 2019: General ISSS Financial Aid The General ISSS Financial Aid award provides $3,500 per semester for the fall and spring semesters and $2,500 in the summer semester in cash assistance for international students who demonstrate financial need.… read more
Texas Excursions: International Night with the San Antonio Spurs!
Go, Spurs! Go! Come celebrate International Night with the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center on Tuesday, April 2nd! Cheer on our favorite team as they take on the Atlanta Hawks. After the game, head down to the arena floor to take your shot at the free-throw line! You don’t wanna… read more
UT International Students Facebook Group
Hi there! As a way to help you reach out to your fellow international students at UT, we are launching a Facebook group exclusively for current and future international students at The University of Texas at Austin. Whether you are looking for a roommate, getting ready to come to UT… read more
Public Transportation in Austin
The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, or Capital Metro, provides public transportation in Austin. On their website, you can find bus schedules, fare prices, and tips for using their services. In case you didn’t know, there is no cost for any international student or scholar with a valid UT Austin ID… read more
What is Considered “Employment”?
As an F-1 or a J-1 student you are pretty limited in your ability to work during your studies. The student visa is intended for study and not employment. But what is considered employment in the US? And how can you make sure that you do not break the rules… read more