ISSS is now accepting applications for the Good Neighbor Scholarship (GNS) for the 2018-2019 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 2018 Tax Seminars
Confused about U.S. taxes? You are not alone! U.S. taxes are oftentimes complex and difficult to understand to people new to the U.S. The International Office is hosting two separate tax seminars through the spring 2018 semester to help clear up some confusion and questions regarding the U.S. tax system.… read more
Dating & Healthy Relationships
Are you curious about dating and romantic relationships in the US? Where do you meet people, how do you ask someone on a date, where do you go on a first date, who pays for the meal, how do you know if someone likes you? If these are some questions… read more
Attend the International Snackathon
The International Snackathon is hosted by the Graduate Student Assembly. It will feature snacks from all over the world and will be the last big event for the International Student Agency. It will be an opportunity for all graduate students to come together and enjoy snacks from different countries and make friends… read more
Exploring Austin
Hello! In this blog post I will share some of my favorite spots in Austin – all places you can get to very easily on foot or by bus! On or Near Campus (walk-able): Darrell K. Royal Football Stadium – You can study downstairs or upstairs in the Stark Center… read more
Optional Practical Training (OPT) for Spring 2018
Are you an F-1 student who will graduate in spring 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
Spring 2018 Employment Seminar – February 28, 2018
The ISSS Advising Team will be hosting FREE information sessions on post- completion/graduation employment options, different work visa types, and permanent residency options for the international student and scholar population at The University of Texas at Austin. The sessions will be held in the Peter O’Donnell Jr. building (POB) on… read more
New Exchange Students at UT
This spring we welcome 240 new exchange students to campus! Most of our new exchange students will only be at UT for 1 semester, so they are eager to make the most of their time here. We are so proud of the impression they are already making at UT and… read more
2018-2019 Scholarship Applications Open!
The following scholarship applications for 2018-2019 school year are now available! General ISSS Financial Aid Award NEW! All awards will be distributed as cash awards for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year. Awards will be automatically applied towards any outstanding debts with UT. Any scholarship amount in excess of UT debt… read more
Reminder! Dependent & 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
