It’s time for another Texas Excursion! This month, International Student and Scholar Services is headed to the Houston Zoo and Museum District! Located in the heart of Houston’s Hermann Park and its famous Museum District, the Houston Zoo is like a small city that encompasses a world of ecosystems. Texas Excursion… read more
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Award Opportunity: General ISSS Financial Aid
Each semester, ISSS offers General ISSS Financial Aid for international students who demonstrate financial need. We are now accepting applications for the 2013-2014 school year. This is a competitive award and recipients can receive up to $2,500 towards their fall and spring tuition bill and $1,500 towards their summer tuition bill.… read more
Appointments Now Required for Student Immigration Advising
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) now requires students to make an appointment online to secure an advising session for each day of the week. We will no longer be accepting walk-ins to consult with an international student advisor. Advising appointments times are: Monday and Thursday: 9 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday… read more
Maintaining Status: Stay Enrolled Full-Time
The add/drop deadline for undergraduates is Monday, April 1. If you’re thinking about dropping a class, don’t forget about the potential impact on your immigration status. All F-1 and J-1 international students must be enrolled for a full-time course load. Undergraduates must be enrolled for 12 credit hours and graduate… read more
Award Opportunity: Joe W. Neal Scholarship for International Students
GlobalAustin has recently made available the Joe W. Neal Scholarship application. Undergraduate, non-immigrant students at The University of Texas at Austin are eligible to apply for the $1,000 scholarship. The application must be postmarked or e-mailed to GlobalAustin no later than April 15. See application for further details.
Award Opportunity: The Quaid-E-Azam Scholarship
The Quaid-E-Azam Scholarship is a new opportunity created through ISSS in association with the Iranian Students Academic and Cultural Organization (ISACO). Quaid-E-Azam means “great leader” in Urdu. In the spirit of great leadership, this award has been created for students who demonstrate leadership and commitment to sharing their Iranian culture with… read more
Research Study Focuses on Saudi Students Attending U.S. Institutions
Attention Saudi students! A researcher at the Ohio State University invites you to participate in a study centering on understanding the views and opinions held by Saudi Arabian students attending colleges and universities in the United States. This data will be used to help American colleges/universities understand how to best support… read more
Survival Strategies Workshop Series for International Students
Are you an international student at UT Austin and also feeling: Homesick? Worried about your English speaking/writing skills? Unsure of how to make American friends? Angry or confused about the American culture? Feeling alone and like no one understands? Eager to learn about how to succeed in your classes? If… read more
Summer Insurance Waiver Deadline for Spring Graduates
March 30 is the deadline for spring graduates to waive out of summer student health insurance coverage. Waivers are available online. Please note: waivers must be signed by your academic department and received by the International Office no later than 5 p.m. on March 30.
Remote Advising for Students
Have a quick question for an International Student Advisor? No need to go all the way to the ISSS. ISSS will come to you – on campus! ISSS is now offering remote advising services for international students every Thursday. No appointment is necessary. Date: Every Thursday through April 25, 2013… read more
