Who is a Resident Alien for Tax Purposes? Generally, students who have been in the US for longer than 5 years and scholars who have been in the US for longer than 2 years are resident aliens for tax purposes. If you have questions about your particular situation, you can… read more
Vision Discounts for BCBS Members through Blue365
Did you know? If you are a BlueCross/BlueShield (BCBS) plan holder, you qualify for vision discounts with certain vision providers. Both the UT Student Health Insurance Plan and the UT Select employee insurance are BCBS plans. To claim this discount, just register online for the Blue 365 program, which offers BCBS… read more
University Health Services Mobile Site
The University Health Services (UHS) is now mobile! The UHS website healthyhorns.utexas.edu is now at your fingertips whenever and wherever you have your smart phone. Easily access the Nurse Advice Line, schedule your appointments, log into MyUHS, and much more!
Spring Graduates: Apply Now for OPT!
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
