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
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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
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
Beginners Guide to Health Insurance
If you have questions about health insurance and the U.S. healthcare system, the International Office can help! You are invited to attend our monthly Insurance Information Sessions held at the International Office. Topics include: when and where to go for medical care; understanding how health insurance works; overview of… read more
Tax Form 8843 for Nonresident Aliens
With the tax season upon us, it can be confusing to know what your filing responsibilities are. Here are some helpful questions and answers for international students and scholars regarding the Form 8843. Do all nonresident aliens need to file a tax return? Not all nonresident aliens for tax purposes… read more