ISSS, along with special guest speaker Attorney Todd Fowler, will be hosting FREE information sessions on post-completion/graduation employment options, different work visa types, and permanent residency options for international students and scholars at The University of Texas at Austin. The sessions will be held in the Peter O’Donnell Jr. building… read more
Spring 2019 ITIN Drives
The International Office is holding four separate ITIN drives to adequately prepare international students and scholars for the rapidly approaching 2018 tax season. What is an ITIN and Why do I need one? ITIN, or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, is a taxpayer ID number for international students who are ineligible… read more
Yeehaw! Enjoy A honky tonkin’ good time at the San Antonio Rodeo!
Get a true a taste of Texas culture at the annual San Antonio Rodeo! If you’ve never been to a rodeo, you’re in for a real treat. From extreme bull-riding to mutton bustin‘, there’s not a dull moment to be had! Enjoy a few rides and delicious treats at the carnival, get… read more
2019-2020 Good Neighbor Scholarship Deadline Reminder
ISSS is now accepting applications for the Good Neighbor Scholarship (GNS) for the 2019-2020 academic year! The GNS provides for 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.). The full… read more
Spring 2019: Upcoming Insurance Information Sessions
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 this semester include: when and where to go for medical care; understanding how health insurance works; overview… read more
Check your I-94 after each entry!
This could save you time and energy in the future! Whenever you enter the country, please check your I-94 record to make sure that you were granted the correct status upon reentry into the U.S. You should do this every time you enter the U.S. in order to check that… read more
Spring 2019 Insurance Waiver Deadline
The spring 2019 Insurance Waiver deadline is coming up! ***Please note that due to an update in our waiver system, all waivers will require 24 hours for the tuition and fee bill to update.*** The deadline to submit your waiver for the spring semester is MONDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2019 by… read more
Spring 2019 Friendship Program: Apply Now!
What is the Friendship Program? The Friendship Program is an opportunity for UT international students and scholars to interact with the Austin community and share experiences, traditions, and customs. As an international student or scholar, the Friendship Program will provide you with the chance to meet members of the Austin community.… read more
A Guide to Taking Online Courses and Maintaining Immigration Status
Registering for spring online classes? Be sure you are maintaining status when doing so… You have many things to consider when choosing classes. Will the course you want fit into your degree requirement? Will your course load allow you enough time to maintain a healthy balance between your studies and… read more
Texas Excursions: NASA Space Center & Kemah Boardwalk
“Houston, we have a problem!” Join ISSS for a visit to the NASA Space Center in Houston, TX (hence the famous phrase). See for yourself the live control center and exhibit of all things outer space! Lunch at their cafe is included in the ticket price. After all is seen… read more
