This post is a part of our International Voices column, written by international UT students & staff, for UT students & staff. Enjoy! When I first landed in Austin, I felt that the clouds were so close to the ground that I could reach up and touch them. Since I… read more
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Q-dropping classes for International Students
Like all students studying at UT Austin, you are permitted to Q-drop a class or multiple classes if you follow University Procedures and get the necessary signatures on the Q-drop form. The deadline to Q-drop a class for the fall 2016 semester is November 1 for undergraduate students & December 5 for graduate… read more
A Formula One Weekend in Austin
From October 21st to October 23rd, there will be a lot of motorsport fans in the Austin area. People will be flying in from all over the world to see Austin’s fifth year of hosting the Formula 1 race at the Circuit of the Americas. Circuit of the Americas (COTA)… read more
Time to Check Your I-20 or DS-2019 End Date
It’s that time of year: yes, time to check the end date for your I-20 or DS-2019 if you have an F-1 or J-1 student visa. If you have an I-20 or DS-2019 end date in December 2016 or January 2017, and you plan on continuing your studies beyond that… read more
International Student Night with the San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are excited to announce their 2016 International Student Night Out at the AT&T Center on November 14th, 2016. Come cheer them on as they take on the Miami Heat at 7:30 PM. Don’t miss out on this one-night only event! Before the game, you’ll have the opportunity to network with… read more
Russian Business Leaders
Staff members in ISSS are excited to welcome 4 young entrepreneurs representing the next generation of emerging business leaders from Russia. The entrepreneurs will participate in the Russian Business Leaders professional exchange program lasting 3 weeks. The Russian Business Leaders professional exchange program is Department of State program for young business professionals… read more
Share your experience as an international student with the Senate of College Councils
The Senate of College Councils serves as the official voice of UT Austin students in regards to academic issues. Our goal is to get input from as many students as possible and we would love to hear from you! On Tuesday, October 4, we will be hosting an open forum… read more
Free Resources on Campus!
If you are new on campus or have been at UT for a while, be sure to take advantage of the free resources here at UT. Check out our list below of a few of the free resources here at UT. Metro/UT Buses Explore the city for free by simply… read more
UHS Flu Shot On Campus 2016
Join the 10,000 UT students, faculty, and staff who get their flu shot each year as part of the annual UHS Flu Shot Campaign! The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that everyone gets a flu shot every year, unless there are medical reasons they shouldn’t. The flu shot… read more
Fun Festivals and Events
Now that the 2016-2017 school year is in full swing and you are settled into Austin, it is time to explore! One of the best ways to explore the city is by attending the numerous events and festivals. Some of the more famous festivals you may have heard of are… read more