Just a reminder that the following spring 2018 scholarship applications are due on November 1: General ISSS Financial Aid Award ISSS is able to provide up to a $3,000 spring 2018 semester tuition award and a $2,000 summer 2018 semester tuition award towards the tuition bills of students who demonstrate… read more
I-20 Extensions and Drop Off Process Fall 2017
Is your I-20 expiring, but you need more time to finish your program? It’s time to apply for an extension of your I-20. You can request an extension up to six months prior to your program end date and it’s important to apply as early as possible. Procedures for applying,… read more
Tax Scam Alert!
As Halloween approaches, there is one thing far more nefarious and terrifying than ghouls and goblins – TAX SCAMS! Don’t feel too spooked, the International Office is here to tell you how to identify the scams, what to do if you are contacted by a scammer, and how to avoid… read more
4th Annual International Wellness Fest!
Mark your calendars, and join us for International Wellness Fest 2017 on Monday, November 13! Look out for a series of upcoming blog posts highlighting some of our partners over the next few weeks. Questions? Email insuranceadvisor@austin.utexas.edu to find out more.
Lawyer Referral by State Bar of Texas
Although we want to sail through life without encountering legal problems, circumstances in life occasionally necessitate the assistance of a lawyer. Did you know that the State Bar of Texas* has a useful resource called Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS)? If you are at a loss as to how… read more
Formula 1 is coming back to Austin
Formula 1 is back! From October 20th to October 22nd, people from all over the world will be flying into Austin and heading to the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). This will be the sixth year of having the Formula 1 (F1) race at the Circuit of the Americas. COTA became… read more
Texas Excursions: NBA Spurs Game!
The San Antonio Spurs are excited to announce their 2017 International Student Night Out at the AT&T Center on November 20, 2017. Come cheer them on as they take on the Atlanta Hawks at 7:30 PM. Don’t miss out on this one-night only event! Before the game, you’ll have the opportunity to watch… read more
Texas Excursions: Fiesta Texas Fright Fest!
Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to get in the holiday spirit than zombies and roller coasters?! Six Flags Fiesta Texas is a 200-acre amusement park located in San Antonio, Texas. This is a special time of year when the park transforms into a place where spooky creatures roam… read more
Foundation Year Students Get Involved on Campus
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
