For those who are looking for fun activities near campus, there are many opportunities at UT. In the Texas Union, there are 12 bowling lanes, 13 billiard tables and 3 air hockey tables. The rates and schedule can be found here. You can also purchase a ticket for the UT… read more
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Texas Excursion: An Afternoon on the Farm!
A cool breeze rustling through the leaves, pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks, and cheers at the UT football game…all these things mean one thing: fall is almost here! What’s a better way to ring in the season than taking a visit to a classic American farm? Barton Hill Farms located in Bastrop, TX… read more
Reminder: Fall Dependent and Dental Insurance Deadline
If you are on the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), then please read on.. This information does not apply to students currently covered under the UT Select employee health insurance. All current students on SHIP are eligible to add dependents (spouse/children) to their plan. If you would like to add… read more
Optional Practical Training (OPT) for Fall 2018
Are you an F-1 student who will graduate in fall 2018? 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
SCAM ALERT!
Warning: a phone scam targeting Chinese nationals has been reported nationwide. Scammers are using robo-calls containing messages in Mandarin that claim to be from the Chinese Consulate. Some message have been reported to state that there is a package or document for the individual at the Chinese Consulate office and… read more
Caution When Parking
It has come to our attention that some visitors to the International Office are parking across the street at the Court of Three Sisters on Nueces Street. This parking lot is only for the surrounding businesses such as Starbucks, Fricanos, Smoothie King, etc. Please do not park across the street… read more
Reminder: Summer Dependent & Dental Insurance Deadline
If you are on the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), then please read on.. This information does not apply to students currently covered under the UT Select employee health insurance. All current students on SHIP are eligible to add dependents (spouse/children) to their plan. If you would like to add… read more
Information for departing J-1 Scholars
Congratulations on completing your J-1 program and advancing your research or teaching here at The University of Texas at Austin! Here’s a departure checklist to assist you in completing your university and personal affairs before leaving the United States: Update forwarding address Pay university fees Save immigration documents File tax return or mark your calendar… read more
Apply to be an International Orientation Assistant
Are you a continuing UT student who enjoys meeting people from other cultures and countries? Helping with International Student Orientation is a fantastic way to meet new international students, make new friends, and share culture! Each year, The University of Texas at Austin and the International Office welcome hundreds of… read more
One Person’s Trash is Another’s Cathedral
If you’re looking for interesting places to visit in Austin, the Cathedral of Junk is a little slice of that “Keep Austin Weird” vibe. The Cathedral of Junk is one man’s backyard that has turned into an evolving sculpture of junk in South Austin. The Cathedral of Junk began in… read more
