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
Apply Now for Post-Completion OPT for Spring Graduation
Are you an F-1 student interested in gaining work experience after completing your degree? If so, you should consider applying for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT allows students in valid F-1 status to gain up to 12 months of work experience in their field of study. We recommend that you… read more
International Office Congratulates Stephanie Crouch – 2013 Outstanding Graduate Coordinator!
Each year the Graduate School recognizes campus individuals for their contributions to excellence in graduate education. Stephanie Crouch, Graduate Coordinator in Pharmacy and a true advocate for international students on campus, was recognized for her excellence! Stephanie recently received the 2013 Outstanding Graduate Coordinator Award. An excerpt from the Graduate… read more
Texas Excursion: Enchanted Rock and Fredericksburg
International Student and Scholar Services organizes monthly bus trips to a variety of locations and events around Texas for international students, scholars and their friends. This month we’re headed to Enchanted Rock State Park and Fredericksburg! We invite students and scholars to join us as we explore Enchanted Rock, an… read more