This post is a part of our International Voices column, written by international UT students & staff, for UT students & staff. Enjoy! I’ve been pretty lucky during my time abroad to not experience a great deal of homesickness. I think its due to a few things, but mostly because… read more
Time to Check Your I-20 or DS-2019 End Date
It’s that time of year: yes, time to check the end date for your I-20 or DS-2019 if you have an F-1 or J-1 student visa. If you have an I-20 or DS-2019 end date in December 2016 or January 2017, and you plan on continuing your studies beyond that… read more
Foundation Year Mentorship Program Kicks off First Fall Meeting
This August, the International Office welcomed over 75 new sponsored students to UT Austin, in addition to 17 participants in our Foundation Year Program – a college preparation and acculturation year for top-achieving international students. Meeting new people has always been a vital part of the college experience, and the Foundation… read more
International Student Night with the San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are excited to announce their 2016 International Student Night Out at the AT&T Center on November 14th, 2016. Come cheer them on as they take on the Miami Heat at 7:30 PM. Don’t miss out on this one-night only event! Before the game, you’ll have the opportunity to network with… read more
Russian Business Leaders
Staff members in ISSS are excited to welcome 4 young entrepreneurs representing the next generation of emerging business leaders from Russia. The entrepreneurs will participate in the Russian Business Leaders professional exchange program lasting 3 weeks. The Russian Business Leaders professional exchange program is Department of State program for young business professionals… read more
Share your experience as an international student with the Senate of College Councils
The Senate of College Councils serves as the official voice of UT Austin students in regards to academic issues. Our goal is to get input from as many students as possible and we would love to hear from you! On Tuesday, October 4, we will be hosting an open forum… read more
Free Resources on Campus!
If 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 a few of the free resources here at UT. Metro/UT Buses Explore the city for free by simply… read more
UHS Flu Shot On Campus 2016
Join the 10,000 UT students, faculty, and staff who get their flu shot each year as part of the annual UHS Flu Shot Campaign! The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that everyone gets a flu shot every year, unless there are medical reasons they shouldn’t. The flu shot… read more
Six Flags 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 200 acre amusement park located in San Antonio, Texas. This is the special time of year when the park transforms into a place where… read more
Fun Festivals and Events
Now that the 2016-2017 school year is in full swing and you are settled into Austin, it is time to explore! One of the best ways to explore the city is by attending the numerous events and festivals. Some of the more famous festivals you may have heard of are… read more
