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
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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
U.S. Tax Filing Deadline Approaching!
Spring has sprung, which means the U.S. tax filing deadline is looming upon us as well! The deadline to file your U.S. tax return is April 17, 2018. This means you must have your tax return postmarked and in the mail on April 17, 2018 or earlier to be considered… read more
Supplemental Government Course Materials
The Liberal Arts Council is working on an initiative to get international students supplementary materials for their government classes. This was spurred by a focus group last spring in which international students said they felt at a disadvantage in their required government classes because the pace and material presupposed prior… read more
Spring 2018 Q-Drop Deadline: Monday, April 2nd
Monday, April 2, 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
Tax Season Scams!
Don’t be a victim of tax scams! Tax scams are ramping up yet again as the tax season gets underway. This post will help identify the scams, and inform you how to avoid the scammers and what to do if you are contacted by a scammer. International students at UT and… read more