Did you know there are a lot of benefits of UT Austin ID card? On- and off-campus vendors often offer student discounts when you present your ID card when making a purchase. CapMetro Ride the city buses and MetroRail in Austin for free with your UT student ID card. Just… read more
ISSS Closed for Thanksgiving Break
Our office will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29th for Thanksgiving Break. We will be open at 8 am on Monday, December 2. We wish everyone a happy holiday!
Healthcare Spotlight: Medical Emergencies
It is important to know how to seek the right care at the right time in the case of an unexpected medical event. Emergency Room For severe or potentially life-threatening emergencies, call 911 or go to a local hospital emergency room. Please note that these services are intended for true… read more
Award Opportunity: Texas International Business Community Involvement Scholarship
F-1 students from China may be eligible to apply for the Texas International Business Community Involvement Scholarship for the 2013-14 academic year offered through Invest in Texas Initiative. This organization is offering $200, $500 and $1,000 scholarships, as well as volunteer opportunities for Chinese students who are active in or are… read more
New Summer Study Opportunity in Texas for Undergraduate International Students!
The University of Texas at Austin International Office in collaboration with the Cockrell School of Engineering is happy to announce a new summer study program for international undergraduate engineering students called the Summer Engineering Development (SED) program occurring June 1 – August 2, 2014 in Austin Texas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43ZTcKrTbMU This customized program… read more
Happy Thanksgiving from ISSS
The fourth Thursday of November marks Thanksgiving Day in the United States. In the midst of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863. The roots of Thanksgiving go back to some of the first colonists in the United States who shared a celebratory feast… read more
Need Expert Medical Advice? Use Your Nurse Lines!
Knowing when and how to seek medical care can be confusing, especially in a new country and culture. Take advantage of Nurse Lines to talk to a licensed nurse for advice about your medical concerns. These nurses can help you answer questions about how to care for your symptoms or… read more
You’re Invited to the Graduate Student Assembly Carnival
The Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) invites you to a Carnival! This free event is open to all graduate students and their families. Date: Sunday, November 17 from 12 – 4 pm Location: LBJ Lawn Activities: Moonwalk, super slide, jousting, bungee trampoline, inflatable obstacle course, face painting and a caricatures! Food and drinks… read more
Chevron Foundation Year Program
The International Office is honored to host a new Foundation Year Program sponsored by Chevron. The inaugural cohort consists of five employees from Angola who were nominated by their supervisors and selected by a scholarship committee to pursue undergraduate engineering degrees in the United States. Prior to beginning their undergraduate… read more
Traveling During Winter Break? Don’t Forget Your Travel Signature!
Thanksgiving and winter breaks are coming soon, so it’s time to start preparing for your travel plans! If you are traveling internationally, please don’t forget that you need a valid travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019 in order to reenter the United States. The travel validation signature can be found… read more
