We are excited to announce that myIO is here and ready for your login – today! myIO is our new records management system that all international students will be using. Using myIO will allow us to provide you with quicker, more efficient, processing of requests (called forms in myIO). That… read more
Spring 2019 Scholarship Applications Now Open!
Just a reminder that the following scholarship applications for spring 2019 are now available: General ISSS Financial Aid Award ISSS is able to provide up to a $3,500 spring 2019 semester tuition award and $2,500 in the summer 2019 semester tuition award towards the tuition bills of students who demonstrate… read more
Activities on Campus
For those who are looking for fun activities near campus, there are many opportunities at UT. In the Texas Union, there are 12 bowling lanes, 13 billiard tables and 3 air hockey tables. The rates and schedule can be found here. You can also purchase a ticket for the UT… read more
Texas Excursion: An Afternoon on the Farm!
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
Global Professional Training
The Global Professional Training (GPT) Conference for East and Southeast Asia is back on campus this October 20-21! This conference focuses on professional development, intercultural training, and networking opportunities for all UT students, regardless of your major or course of study. Students who are interested in studying, working, or living… read more
Reminder: Fall 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… read more
Fall 2018 Employment Seminar
Join us to learn about various work visa options! The ISSS Advising Team, along with special guest speaker Attorney Maggie Murphy, is hosting FREE information sessions on post graduation/completion employment options, work visa types, and permanent residency for the international student and scholar population at The University of Texas at… read more
Texas Excursion: State Fair of Texas!
It’s time for another Texas Excursion! On September 29, International Student and Scholar Services is headed to the one and only State Fair of Texas! Held in the Fried Food Capital of Texas, the annual state fair in Dallas is not only packed with fried food, but shows, competitions, carnival… read more
Optional Practical Training (OPT) for Fall 2018
Are you an F-1 student who will graduate in fall 2018? Do you want to work in the U.S. after graduation? If you answered yes to both questions, then you want to apply for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT is work authorization for F-1 students that allows you to… read more
38th Annual Fall Pecan Street Festival!
The Pecan Street Festival is held twice a year (Fall & Spring) and the dates for Fall are September 22nd & 23rd. You may be asking, “What is the Pecan Street Festival?” This free event, held downtown on 6th Street, is where local and national artisans flock to showcase their… read more
