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 12 months of work experience in their field of study. We recommend that you… read more
ISSS Offers Class: Working with International Students
ISSS is offering TX Class IO 104: Working with International Students. The Student Immigration Advising team will present this interactive (and free!) class, which is open to university staff and faculty. Date: Wednesday, March 27 Time: 9 a.m.-noon Location: ACE Building, Room 2.402 Participants will learn more about: UT Austin’s… read more
Take advantage of University Health Services (UHS)
Know how to access health care on campus! Princeton Review ranked UT Austin #3 on their list of Best Health Centers for 2012-2013. University Health Services (UHS) is conveniently located in the Student Services Building (SSB). UHS offers many services right here on campus including: General medical care (appointment required)… read more
ISSS Advisor, Elizabeth Vivirito, Attends Advocacy Day
Elizabeth Vivirito, International Faculty & Scholar Advisor, joins international education advocates from across the country to participate in NAFSA – Association of International Educators’ annual Advocacy Day on March 13. Elizabeth will have the opportunity to advocate for international education at the national level through learning about current political trends… read more
International Office Congratulates Stephanie Crouch – 2013 Outstanding Graduate Coordinator!
Each year the Graduate School recognizes campus individuals for their contributions to excellence in graduate education. Stephanie Crouch, Graduate Coordinator in Pharmacy and a true advocate for international students on campus, was recognized for her excellence! Stephanie recently received the 2013 Outstanding Graduate Coordinator Award. An excerpt from the Graduate… read more
Texas Excursion: Enchanted Rock and Fredericksburg
International Student and Scholar Services organizes monthly bus trips to a variety of locations and events around Texas for international students, scholars and their friends. This month we’re headed to Enchanted Rock State Park and Fredericksburg! We invite students and scholars to join us as we explore Enchanted Rock, an… read more
Research Study Seeks Multilingual Facebook Users
Are you fluent in Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, or Hindi? Volunteers are being sought for a research study that will investigate how multilingual people make choices about what language they use on Facebook. This study will be looking at language patterns of multilingual Facebook users, as well as how they use… read more
Filing Taxes as a Resident Alien
Who is a Resident Alien? As a general guideline, 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
2013 Graduating Student Reception
Attention spring and summer graduates: The International Office is hosting a reception in your honor to recognize your achievements at the university. We also want to wish you well in your future endeavors. Date: Wednesday, May 15 Time: 9:30 a.m. – noon Location: Santa Rita Room, Texas Union Building Please… read more
Award Opportunity: The Jerry D. Wilcox International Student Scholarship
ISSS is pleased to announce the unveiling of a new scholarship: The Jerry D. Wilcox International Student Scholarship. Jerry D. Wilcox, the former Director of the International Office, was a nationally recognized advocate of international education and critically influential in the internationalization of The University of Texas at Austin. The… read more
