With Thanksgiving break around the corner, we here at the International Office know that many of you may be traveling out of the country. Always remember to carry the following with you: Unexpired passport (valid at least 6 months into the future) Valid visa. If it has expired, you will… read more
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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
Last day to drop a course or withdraw from UT (graduates) – May 6, 2016
Friday, May 6th, is the last day a graduate student may withdraw from the university or drop a class, with required approvals. It is also the last day to submit master’s report, recital, thesis, doctoral dissertation, or treatise to the graduate dean. If you’re thinking about dropping a class, don’t… read more
Planning to Graduate in Absentia?
Graduating “In Absentia” means that you will complete your degree requirements as a non-registered student. Not sure what this means? For example, say you complete your thesis after the summer semester submission deadline but before fall classes begin. You then apply for in absentia graduation: you will not be a… read more
Spring 2016 Q-Drop Deadline: Monday, April 4th
Monday, April 4th, is the last day an undergraduate student may withdraw from the university or drop a class, with the dean’s approval. It is also the last day an undergraduate student may change registration for a class to a pass/fail basis. If you’re thinking about dropping a class, don’t… read more
Reminder: Check your I-94 record upon return to the U.S.
Did you travel internationally over Spring Break? If you did or if you recently re-entered the U.S., be sure to check that your I-94 record is still accurately showing your current immigration status and the correct “admit until ” date. Ensuring you have the proper status guarantees that you have… read more
Checking your I-94 record after re-entering the U.S.
It’s important to check your I-94 record each time you enter to U.S. to make sure you were granted the appropriate status and would then have access to any related benefits of that status. Where can I look up my electronic I-94 entry record? If you entered the U.S.… read more
Last day to drop a course or withdraw from UT (undergraduates) – April 6th, 2015
April 6th, 2015 is the last day for an undergraduate student to withdraw from the University or drop a class (with the dean’s approval) for the Spring 2015 semester. Please take into consideration that if you receive the permission to withdraw or drop a course from you academic department, this… read more
Dropping Classes and Maintaining Your Visa Status
Monday, April 6, is the last day an undergraduate student can withdraw from the university or drop a class, with the dean’s approval. It is also the last day that an undergraduate student may change registration for a class to a pass/fail basis. Monday, March 30 is the deadline for… read more
