International Student & Scholar Services requests that undergraduate international students complete a survey about their experience in the United States. The survey is being conducted by World Education Services in New York and NAFSA: Association of International Educators in Washington, DC. Results of the survey will help us better understand… read more
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University Health Services Mobile Site
The University Health Services (UHS) is now mobile! The UHS website healthyhorns.utexas.edu is now at your fingertips whenever and wherever you have your smart phone. Easily access the Nurse Advice Line, schedule your appointments, log into MyUHS, and much more!
Planning to Graduate In Absentia?
Graduating “In Absentia” means that you will complete your degree requirements as a non-registered student. Not sure what this means? For example, say you complete your thesis after the summer semester submission deadline but before fall classes begin. You then apply for in absentia graduation: you will not be a… read more
Student Discounts Around Austin
Did you know there are a lot of benefits of UT Austin ID card? On- and off-campus vendors often offer student discounts when you present your ID card when making a purchase. CapMetro Ride the city buses and MetroRail in Austin for free with your UT student ID card. Just… read more
ISSS Closed for Thanksgiving Break
Our office will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29th for Thanksgiving Break. We will be open at 8 am on Monday, December 2. We wish everyone a happy holiday!
Healthcare Spotlight: Medical Emergencies
It is important to know how to seek the right care at the right time in the case of an unexpected medical event. Emergency Room For severe or potentially life-threatening emergencies, call 911 or go to a local hospital emergency room. Please note that these services are intended for true… read more
Happy Thanksgiving from ISSS
The fourth Thursday of November marks Thanksgiving Day in the United States. In the midst of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863. The roots of Thanksgiving go back to some of the first colonists in the United States who shared a celebratory feast… read more
ISSS Photo Contest Winners
Each year ISSS holds a photo contest for all new incoming international students. Below are this year’s winners, each of whom will receive a prize and have their photos printed and framed for display in the International Office! First Place Winner: Morning Lessons at the Monastery by Abhranil Das Second Place Winner: The… read more
Students Celebrate Eid al Adha with Food, Music and Dancing
Each year, Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al Adha, the Festival of the Sacrifice, to honor the prophet Ibrahim and his obedience to Allah. On Tuesday, October 15, Saudi Arabian students from the KAUST Foundation Year Program and SABIC Foundation Year Program collaborated to host a celebration in honor… read more
October Scholar Social Hour A Success!
On October 2, ISSS held another Scholar Social Hour event at Cuatros. This monthly social event occurs the first Wednesday of every month. Our October event was attended by forty-three scholars — our highest turnout yet! The crowd consisted of new scholars who had just arrived at the University of Texas… read more