ISSS is now accepting applications for the Good Neighbor Scholarship (GNS)! The GNS provides one year of tuition (fall, spring, and summer) to students who were born in and are residents of a nation in the Western Hemisphere (excluding Cuba and the U.S.). A full list of eligibility requirements is… read more
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Travel Problems? DHS Can Help!
Do you experience problems when traveling through a U.S. Port of Entry? Have you been informed by a U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Officer that your record is not properly reflected in the CBP database? Are you frequently required to go through secondary screening at the airport or border?… read more
Enter Your Photos For a Chance to Win a Prize! #UTWintergram
Are you traveling over the Winter Break? Are you staying in Austin? Either way, we want to see your photos! Enter the ISSS Wintergram contest from December 19 to January 19 for a chance to win prizes from the International Office. Simply post winter break photos to Twitter, Facebook, or… read more
Holiday Tips & Treats
Happy IO Holidays! Tis the season to be merry and jolly, happy and light! At the International Office, we want you to have safe and relaxing holidays, whether you are staying here in Austin, or traveling to your home destination. We’ve put together a list of holiday tips and treats… read more
Pre-Thanksgiving Healthy Eating Tips
While Thanksgiving may not be the healthiest eating day of the year, it is a good reminder of our close relationship with food! As a student, it’s easy to forget how much eating habits can affect mood, performance, and overall health. Here are a few tips for positive, mindful eating:… read more
Advising Schedule for the End of the Fall 2014 Semester
The International Office will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving November 27 and 28, 2014 and also December 22, 2014 through January 1, 2015 for the winter holiday. If your I-20 or DS-2019 expires on December 31, 2014 and you plan to continue your program after the fall 2014 semester,… read more
IO Health Fair: Stressbuster Playlist Live
Thank you to everyone who attended Wednesday’s Your Journey, Your Health Fair! We hope you had fun and gained some useful information about health resources on campus. An especially big thank you goes out to everyone who contributed song/artist recommendations for our Spotify playlist. You can now access the IO Stressbuster Playlist,… read more
Quick Guide: Cold, Flu, and Allergies
While Americans like to think chicken soup can treat any ailment, sometimes you need a little more than this time-honored remedy. Read on for some tips to prevent and manage symptoms of the flu, common cold, and seasonal allergies. Cold/Flu: Prevention is the Best Medicine Don’t Forget Your Flu Shot! Flu… read more
Stay Informed: Scams Affecting International Students & Scholars
International students & scholars are often targeted by anonymous individuals alleging to be police officers or individuals working for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in an attempt to extort money from them. This is considered a scam or dishonest act. Recently, two international students informed the International Office that they… read more
‘Tis the Season for Travel Signatures!
Students, are you planning to travel outside of the United States? As you begin thinking about your Thanksgiving and winter break plans, don’t forgot to obtain a travel signature if you plan to leave the United States. The travel validation signature can be found on page 3 of the I-20 and… read more