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
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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
Research Study Seeks Multilingual Facebook Users
Are you fluent in Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, or Hindi? Volunteers are being sought for a research study that will investigate how multilingual people make choices about what language they use on Facebook. This study will be looking at language patterns of multilingual Facebook users, as well as how they use… read more
Filing Taxes as a Resident Alien
Who is a Resident Alien? As a general guideline, students who have been in the US for longer than 5 years and scholars who have been in the US for longer than 2 years are resident aliens for tax purposes. If you have questions about your particular situation, you can… read more
Award Opportunity: The Jerry D. Wilcox International Student Scholarship
ISSS is pleased to announce the unveiling of a new scholarship: The Jerry D. Wilcox International Student Scholarship. Jerry D. Wilcox, the former Director of the International Office, was a nationally recognized advocate of international education and critically influential in the internationalization of The University of Texas at Austin. The… read more
Spring Break Travel: Are you prepared?
Are you traveling during Spring Break? Make 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 1 of the DS-2019 (J-1 students/scholars) and check… read more
