April was an exciting month for the International Office’s Sponsored Student team. Liz Smith, Coordinator of Sponsored Students, Matt Jones, SABIC Foundation Year Program Coordinator, and Monica Malhotra, Senior International Student Coordinator for ESL Services, represented the University of Texas at Austin at the International Exhibition and Conference on Higher… read more
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Award Opportunity: Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students (TAMS)
Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students (TAMS) is now available for newly admitted and continuing UT Austin students. TAMS provides a non-resident tuition waiver for recipients and is highly competitive. This is a tuition-only award and is nontransferable. Eligibility for TAMS includes the following: Must be a Mexican National Unconditionally admitted… read more
Enter the Forty Acres Fastball Challenge on April 30!
Interested in winning a Pizza Party for you and your friends? Throw your fastest pitch at UT Athletics’ Forty Acres Fastball Challenge! The UT student who clocks the fastest pitch speed will win a Pizza Party for 10. Date: Tuesday, April 30 (immediately following the Texas Baseball vs. Prairie View A&M… read more
Research Study: International Students, Diet, & Transition to New Cultures
As international students you are one of the most dynamic components of modern society. Did you wonder what kinds of meals you would eat when you came to the United States? How being in a different country would influence your food preferences? Several studies show that one of the first… read more
Traveling During the Summer? What to Know Before You Go!
If you are an international student or scholar and plan to travel this summer, be sure that you have the appropriate immigration documents. Review Your I-20 or DS-2019 Don’t forget to check your I-20/DS-2019 for a valid travel signature: Look at page 3 of the I-20 (F-1 students) or page… read more
Japanese Association Presents Golden Week Festival
The Japanese Association at the University of Texas at Austin will present its 8th annual Golden Week Festival! Date: Friday, April 19 Time: 7-9:30 p.m. Location: Gregory Gym Plaza Admission for the festival is free, and tickets may be purchased to enjoy various Japanese food. The menu includes: Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) Yakisoba (stir-fried… read more
International Student Tennis Tailgate
UT Athletics and Texas Men’s Tennis would like to invite UT Austin international students to experience an authentic college tailgate! Come enjoy food with your fellow students while learning about the nationally ranked Texas Men’s Tennis team at Penick-Allison Tennis Center. Following the tailgate, you are also invited to watch the… read more
Stay Informed: Scams Affecting International Students & Scholars
International students and scholars should know about scam immigration phone calls that have been reported by universities across the U.S. Here is a specific situation that occurred recently: An international student in New York City received a phone call from someone claiming to be from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services… read more
UPDATE: 2013 Graduating Student Reception
Graduating students, don’t forget about the reception the International Office is holding in your honor! A light brunch will be provided, along with guest speakers from the International Office, Texas Exes Alumni Association, and a former UT international graduate who now serves as a leader in the community. The deadline… read more
Tax Form 8843 for Nonresident Aliens
With tax season upon us, it can often be confusing to know what your filing responsibilities are. Here are some helpful questions and answers for international students and scholars. Do all nonresident aliens need to file taxes? No. Not all nonresident aliens for tax purposes need to file taxes. If… read more
