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
2018 ABC Zilker Kite Festival
The Zilker Kite Festival is a yearly event held at Zilker park where anyone is welcome to bring their own kite to fly in the sky. Join hundreds of Austin residents as they participate and/or watch this fun, Spring-time event! There are will be vendors offering food for sale and… read more
Beginners Guide to Health Insurance
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 include: when and where to go for medical care; understanding how health insurance works; overview of… read more
Tax Form 8843 for Nonresident Aliens
With the tax season upon us, it can be confusing to know what your filing responsibilities are. Here are some helpful questions and answers for international students and scholars regarding the Form 8843. Do all nonresident aliens need to file a tax return? Not all nonresident aliens for tax purposes… read more
