This August, thirteen new Foundation Year students arrived on the Forty Acres. Sponsored by the King Abdullah University of Science & Technology in Saudi Arabia, the group has the opportunity to take college preparatory classes while being immersed in the UT Austin community. They began their journey with a week-long… read more
All About CPT: Work Authorization for F-1 Students
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is work authorization for students on F-1 status. The purpose of CPT is to allow students to engage in temporary employment while enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin. Many students use CPT to participate in off-campus internships, but it can also be used to… read more
Alternative Spring Break Option
Looking for something to do for Spring Break? Alternative Breaks (AB) is a program within the Longhorn Center for Community Engagement that sends small groups of UT students to outside communities around the United States to help individuals grow as leaders and learn about social justice issues through an immersive service experience.… read more
Austin’s Farmers Markets
With the weather getting cooler, there are more and more opportunities for outdoor activities here in Austin. If you’re looking for the chance to be outside and pick up some local produce while you’re at it, look no further than Austin’s numerous farmers markets. In additional to seasonal produce, some… read more
Spring 2018 Scholarship Applications Now Open!
Just a reminder that the following scholarship applications for spring 2018 are now available: General ISSS Financial Aid Award ISSS is able to provide up to a $3,000 spring 2018 semester tuition award and a $2,000 in the summer 2018 semester tuition award towards the tuition bills of students who… read more
2019 Diversity Visa Lottery
The Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery is an annual program that makes immigrant diversity visas available to eligible persons from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States. The entry registration period for the 2019 Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery (DV-2019) will be open from October 3, 2017 –… read more
Texas Excursion: Barton Hill Farms
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
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 dependents… read more
Exchange Student Volunteer Service Project
New exchange students are already getting involved at UT and in the community. This fall we have over 400 new exchange students attending UT from our partner universities around the world. Exchange students study at UT for 1 or 2 semesters before returning to their home universities. Last week… read more
You’re Invited!
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) and the Counseling & Mental Health Center (CMHC) invite you to join us for our fall semester lunch seminars. Who? YOU and your fellow international students When? October 6 – Topic: Adjusting to U.S. Culture … read more
