Congratulations on completing your J-1 program and advancing your research or teaching here at The University of Texas at Austin! Here’s a departure checklist to assist you in completing your university and personal affairs before leaving the United States: Update forwarding address Pay university fees Save immigration documents File tax return or mark your calendar… read more
Reminder: Summer 2018 Insurance Waiver Deadline
If you have graduated in the spring 2018 semester (Congratulations!), you may choose to waive enrollment in the summer student health insurance plan coverage using the Verification of Graduation (PDF) waiver request from. Submit the waiver request form via the insurance secure document uploader. The submission deadline is June 11… read more
Apply to be an International Orientation Assistant
Are you a continuing UT student who enjoys meeting people from other cultures and countries? Helping with International Student Orientation is a fantastic way to meet new international students, make new friends, and share culture! Each year, The University of Texas at Austin and the International Office welcome hundreds of… read more
One Person’s Trash is Another’s Cathedral
If you’re looking for interesting places to visit in Austin, the Cathedral of Junk is a little slice of that “Keep Austin Weird” vibe. The Cathedral of Junk is one man’s backyard that has turned into an evolving sculpture of junk in South Austin. The Cathedral of Junk began in… read more
U.S. Tax Filing Deadline Approaching!
Spring has sprung, which means the U.S. tax filing deadline is looming upon us as well! The deadline to file your U.S. tax return is April 17, 2018. This means you must have your tax return postmarked and in the mail on April 17, 2018 or earlier to be considered… read more
Cap-gap Extensions
A Cap-Gap extension is an extension of F-1 visa status and Post-Completion OPT work authorization. This extension automatically occurs when someone in F-1 status is a beneficiary of a timely filed H-1B petition subject to the Cap requesting a change of status and the employment start date is October 1st. ISSS can… read more
Supplemental Government Course Materials
The Liberal Arts Council is working on an initiative to get international students supplementary materials for their government classes. This was spurred by a focus group last spring in which international students said they felt at a disadvantage in their required government classes because the pace and material presupposed prior… read more
Spring 2018 Q-Drop Deadline: Monday, April 2nd
Monday, April 2, 2018, is the last day for undergraduate students to withdraw from the university, drop a course, or change a course’s grading basis to or from pass/fail. If you are thinking about dropping a class or withdrawing from the university, do not forget about the impact it could… read more
2018-2019 Scholarship Deadline Reminder!
Just a reminder that the following 2018 – 2019 scholarship applications are due on April 2, 2018: General ISSS Financial Aid Award The General ISSS Financial Aid award provides $2,500 per semester for the fall and spring semesters and $1,500 in the summer semester in cash assistance for international students… read more
Campus Resources
Whether 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 some of the services available. Metro/UT Buses Explore the city for free by simply swiping your Student ID… read more
