Applications for Summer 2016 General ISSS Financial Aid have reopened! This financial need-based award (worth up to $1,500) is applied directly onto a student’s summer 2016 tuition bill. Please note that the award amount cannot exceed the tuition bill balance. Students who have experienced a recent change in their financial status or who are not… read more
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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
Solidarity with Ecuador
You’ve by now all heard of the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit the provinces of Manabi and Esmeraldas on April 16. While the news media coverage of the catastrophe has almost ceased, tens of thousands of people are still very much affected by its aftermath: emergency shelters, food, and… read more
Cap-Gap Extension
A Cap-Gap extension is an extension of F-1 visa status and/or Post-Completion OPT work authorization. This occurs when someone with an F-1 visa has an employment start date of October 1st and is a beneficiary of a timely filed H-1B petition requesting a change of status. In order for ISSS to provide… read more
Texas Excursion: Cruisin’ to Corpus – North Beach & The USS Lexington
Can you believe it? We’re in the final stretch of the semester! Though we’re sad to see some of you move on, we’re overly excited for your journey beyond UT. To celebrate the end of classes (and to take a relaxing breather just before finals!), why not join the International Office… read more
Calling All International Undergraduate Students
Come share your experiences as an international student to improve the international student experience at UT! There will be free pizza and soda. TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2016 at 5 PM The McCombs School of Business, 3rd floor, Carpenter Center – Work Room (someone will be outside of the Carpenter… read more
International Students’ Open House
The UT International Office, Texas Muslim Students’ Association, and Nueces Mosque invite you to attend: International Students’ Open House The UT International Office is proud to announce a joint event with the Texas Muslim Students’ Association and Nueces Mosque in support of educational and cultural exchange and to encourage mutual… read more
Spring Break Travel and Safety Reminders
With Spring Break here, we here at the International Office know that many of you may be traveling out of the country– going home or for vacation. Always remember to carry the following with you: Unexpired passport (valid at least 6 months into the future) Valid visa. If it has… read more
Texas Excursion: Hallo, Hill Country! A Visit to Enchanted Rock & Fredericksburg.
Longer days, warmer weather, and bluebonnets peeking out from the soil–These all mean one thing: spring is on its way! And with it comes our annual excursion to the Texas Hill Country! On Saturday, April 9, join International Student & Scholar Services as we trek westward to explore the Enchanted Rock… read more
Lunch Seminar for International Students
International Student & Scholar Services and Counseling & Mental Health Center invite to attend our next seminar: Managing Stress and Staying Healthy Come join other international students for an informative lunch hour seminar to learn about ways to identify stress when it occurs, techniques to reduce stress, and strategies to… read more
