It’s time for another Texas Excursion! On September 29, International Student and Scholar Services is headed to the one and only State Fair of Texas! Held in the Fried Food Capital of Texas, the annual state fair in Dallas is not only packed with fried food, but shows, competitions, carnival… read more
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Optional Practical Training (OPT) for Fall 2018
Are you an F-1 student who will graduate in fall 2018? Do you want to work in the U.S. after graduation? If you answered yes to both questions, then you want to apply for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT is work authorization for F-1 students that allows you to… read more
Fall 2018 Texas Excursions Announced!
Howdy! The International Office has planned an exciting Fall Texas Excursion schedule. These experiences will get you out of Austin and exploring other parts of Texas. Saddle-up, register to save your spot on the bus, and yeehaw! August 25: Explore San Antonio (8am-5:30pm, $50): Venture to the historical city… read more
Optional Practical Training (OPT) for Spring 2018
Are you an F-1 student who will graduate in spring 2018? Do you want to work in the U.S. after graduation? If you answered yes to both questions, then you want to apply for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT is work authorization for F-1 students that allows you to… read more
Fall 2017 Employment Seminar – September 26th, 2017
The ISSS Advising Team will be hosting FREE information sessions on post- graduation/completion employment options, work visa types, and permanent residency for the University’s international student and scholar population. The sessions will be held in the Peter O’Donnell Jr. building (POB) on the corner of 24th St. and Speedway. 6:00… read more
Optional Practical Training (OPT) for Fall 2017
Are you an F-1 student who will graduate in fall 2017? Do you want to work in the U.S. after graduation? If you answered yes to both questions, then you want to apply for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT is work authorization for F-1 students that allows you to… read more
Friendship Program: Where global lifelong friendships begin!
Did you know the majority of international visitors coming to the U.S. rarely step inside an American’s home? The Friendship Program is a way to bring international visitors studying or researching at UT more connected to the Austin community and American culture. The International Office will pair you with a… read more
Employment Seminar for International Students & Scholars
International Student & Scholar Services invites you to an Employment Seminar! Date: Wednesday February 22, 2017 Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm Location: Peter O’Donnell Jr. Building (POB) (Room 2.302 for F-1 Students; Room 2.402 for J-1 Students & Scholars) The seminar will focus on employment options that are available to… read more
Traveling abroad during the 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 remember 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
Q-dropping classes for International Students
Like all students studying at UT Austin, you are permitted to Q-drop a class or multiple classes if you follow University Procedures and get the necessary signatures on the Q-drop form. The deadline to Q-drop a class for the fall 2016 semester is November 1 for undergraduate students & December 5 for graduate… read more