Is your I-20 expiring, but you need more time to finish your program? It’s time to apply for an extension of your I-20. You can request an extension up to six months prior to your program end date and it’s important to apply as early as possible. Procedures for applying,… read more
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Tax Scam Alert!
As Halloween approaches, there is one thing far more nefarious and terrifying than ghouls and goblins – TAX SCAMS! Don’t feel too spooked, the International Office is here to tell you how to identify the scams, what to do if you are contacted by a scammer, and how to avoid… read more
Formula 1 is coming back to Austin
Formula 1 is back! From October 20th to October 22nd, people from all over the world will be flying into Austin and heading to the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). This will be the sixth year of having the Formula 1 (F1) race at the Circuit of the Americas. COTA became… read more
Texas Excursions: NBA Spurs Game!
The San Antonio Spurs are excited to announce their 2017 International Student Night Out at the AT&T Center on November 20, 2017. Come cheer them on as they take on the Atlanta Hawks at 7:30 PM. Don’t miss out on this one-night only event! Before the game, you’ll have the opportunity to watch… read more
Texas Excursions: Fiesta Texas Fright Fest!
Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to get in the holiday spirit than zombies and roller coasters?! Six Flags Fiesta Texas is a 200-acre amusement park located in San Antonio, Texas. This is a special time of year when the park transforms into a place where spooky creatures roam… read more
Foundation Year Students Get Involved on Campus
This August, thirteen new Foundation Year students arrived on the Forty Acres. Sponsored by the King Abdullah University of Science & Technology in Saudi Arabia, the group has the opportunity to take college preparatory classes while being immersed in the UT Austin community. They began their journey with a week-long… read more
Austin’s Farmers Markets
With the weather getting cooler, there are more and more opportunities for outdoor activities here in Austin. If you’re looking for the chance to be outside and pick up some local produce while you’re at it, look no further than Austin’s numerous farmers markets. In additional to seasonal produce, some… read more
Texas Excursion: Barton Hill Farms
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
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 dependents… read more
Exchange Student Volunteer Service Project
New exchange students are already getting involved at UT and in the community. This fall we have over 400 new exchange students attending UT from our partner universities around the world. Exchange students study at UT for 1 or 2 semesters before returning to their home universities. Last week… read more