Are you an F-1 student interested in gaining work experience in the U.S. after completing your degree at UT? If so, you should consider applying for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT allows students in valid F-1 status to gain up to 12 months of work experience in their field of study.… read more
Award Opportunity: Good Neighbor Scholarship
ISSS is now accepting applications for the Good Neighbor Scholarship (GNS)! The GNS provides 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.). You must be accepted to The University… read more
Fall 2013 Graduates: Deadline to Apply for OPT is Near!
Did you graduate in December 2013 or have you recently defended your dissertation? Are you an F-1 student interested in gaining work experience after completing your degree? If so, you should consider applying for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT allows students in valid F-1 status to gain up to… read more
UT Men’s Club Volleyball Invites You to Tryouts
The UT Men’s Club Volleyball team is a competitive club that travels around Texas (and sometimes out of state) to play against other universities. The team players include international and U.S. students. All interested individuals are invited to tryout! Date: Tuesday, January 21 and Thursday, January 23 Time: 7 –… read more
Presentation on Medical Insurance in the United States
We invite you to attend “Medical Insurance in the U.S.” this Wednesday, January 15 in Avaya Auditorium (POB 2.302) from 4:30 – 6:00 pm. This interactive presentation will prepare you to seek appropriate, cost-effective healthcare in the United States. Presenters include representatives from International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS), Academic Health… read more
International Student Basketball Tailgate & Game
UT Athletics and Texas Men’s Basketball would like to invite UT Austin international students to experience an authentic college tailgate and basketball game! Come enjoy good food with your fellow students and learn a little about the game of College Basketball! Following the tailgate, you will be escorted into the… read more
New International Student Orientation Wednesday, January 8
A BIG TEXAS WELCOME to all our new international students who will begin their studies at the university this spring! To help you get settled, our office provides a number of orientation events about the various resources and services offered by The University of Texas at Austin and the surrounding… read more
Planning to Graduate In Absentia?
Graduating “In Absentia” means that you will complete your degree requirements as a non-registered student. Not sure what this means? For example, say you complete your thesis after the summer semester submission deadline but before fall classes begin. You then apply for in absentia graduation: you will not be a… read more
Tax Tips for the Upcoming 2013 Tax Season
If you’re leaving The University of Texas at Austin or the US permanently after the fall 2013 semester, you might be curious about what tax steps you should complete now, before you leave. Here are a few pointers to prepare for tax season: Only students and scholars who received US-sourced… read more
Using Health Insurance During Winter Break
If you plan to leave Austin during Winter Break, here are some important insurance tips to keep in mind: Keep your insurance card with you at all times. Fill your prescriptions before leaving for vacation. Know where to seek care for different medical needs when you are away from University… read more
