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
GLACIER Tax Prep Available
Tax season is well underway and the International Student and Scholar Services is here to help! The International Office is offering tax filing assistance for students and scholars who are classified as “nonresident aliens for tax purposes” via GLACIER Tax Prep. Filing your U.S. tax documents is now easier than… read more
Tax Season Scams!
Don’t be a victim of tax scams! Tax scams are ramping up yet again as the tax season gets underway. This post will help identify the scams, and inform you how to avoid the scammers and what to do if you are contacted by a scammer. International students at UT and… read more
Volunteering at The Project 2018
How much good could you do in one afternoon? Last Saturday, thirteen Foundation Year students tried to answer this question by volunteering with The Project—UT’s Largest Day of Service. Sponsored by the King Abdullah University of Science & Technology in Saudi Arabia, the Foundation Year program helps prepare Saudi students… read more
Travel Reminders
Spring break is right around the corner. If you are traveling internationally, you will need a valid travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019 in order to re-enter the United States. The travel signature can be found on page 2 of the I-20 and on page 1 (bottom, right corner)… read more
