On Oct. 25, 2021, President Joseph Biden issued a proclamation specifying that proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is now mandatory for entry into the U.S. from abroad. The proclamation will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Nov. 8, 2021. What are the key points of the… read more
International Student Orientation Builds Community
In fall 2021, exactly 1,637 international students and scholars became Longhorns. Coming from 95 different countries to contribute to UT’s 12 colleges and more than 170 fields of study, these students embody UT’s slogan: What starts here changes the world. International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) staff organized the… read more
Apply for Spring & Summer 2022 funding today!
Are you hoping to fund your UT education? International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is pleased to offer several funding opportunities for eligible international students. Review the financial aid and scholarships listed below for details and eligibility requirements. Apply on our website and be sure to complete your application by… read more
ITIN Application Assistance Appointments now open!
Texas Global International Student and Scholar Services will be providing Individual Tax Payer Identification Number (ITIN) application assistance appointments starting Oct. 19, 2021, every Tuesday 2:00–4:00 p.m. Appointments for this service are required and can be made in advance online. What is an ITIN? An ITIN, or Individual Taxpayer Identification… read more
UT Austin Puts ‘Dream College’ in Reach for International Education Fee Scholarship Recipient
Cagla Hoskara, a sophomore communication and leadership major, was born in Istanbul, Turkey, grew up in Cyprus, and fell in love with UT Austin in 2018 when she attended a year of high school in Texas. “I witnessed the value given to education in Texas,” Hoskara said. “I was mesmerized… read more
UT Students Welcome New International Longhorns to Campus
When asked to describe International Student Orientation in a few words, UT student Chetan Goenka, from Chennai, India said it’s “an encouraging, informative, exciting experience.” Goenka, a management information systems sophomore in the McCombs School of Business, attended orientation virtually in Summer 2020. “My favorite memory was attending a… read more
Meet a Scholar: Why These International Researchers Chose Texas
International Student and Scholar Services supports incoming UT Austin researchers from all over the world. Recently, ISSS held a “Meet a Scholar” event, in which three post-doctoral researchers shared their journeys to Austin and projects on campus. Marta Cobo Simón is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Integrative Biology.… read more
My First Year as an International Longhorn
It’s your favorite over-caffeinated, language-loving, Plan-II-majoring, pink-haired rising sophomore, Diana Arriaga, here! I know that introduction was a handful, but to be fair, so was my freshman year! Since this blog last heard from me, I’ve been up and about–as much as one can virtually. These past two semesters have… read more
International Education Fee Scholarship Recipient Finds Community on Forty Acres
Growing up in a swath of India that reaches from Mumbai through Rajasthan to New Delhi, UT junior Aryan Bhalla’s move to Texas meant his first time in the United States. Austin’s reputation as a lively city and UT’s reputation as a campus full of ambitious people compelled Bhalla to apply… read more
The Right Way to Apply for OPT
Did you graduate in spring, or are you graduating in summer? Are you interested in applying for OPT to gain work experience in the U.S.? ISSS can help you! Review the steps to apply on our website. Please note that you need to follow these steps and obtain an OPT… read more
