Just a reminder that the following applications for spring 2017 are due, November 1, 2016 by 5 pm! General ISSS Financial Aid Award Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students Award Ethel Loving de Diaz Scholarship Society of Iranian-American Women for Education Scholarship All applicants will be notified via email of the… read more
international students
Please share your experience about being a international student in the U.S.
A professor at the University of North Texas is conducting a survey on international student experiences. Your participation in the survey is critical because you represent the views of many international students, a vital part of the university community in the USA. The results of this survey will help American… read more
CPT Drop-Off & Reminders
Have an offer for a job or internship? Curricular Practical Training, or CPT, is work authorization you can request if you will receive course credit or if the employment is a required component of your degree program. If you are approved for CPT, you will receive a new I-20 with the… read more
Q-dropping classes for International Students
Like all students studying at UT Austin, you are permitted to Q-drop a class or multiple classes if you follow University Procedures and get the necessary signatures on the Q-drop form. The deadline to Q-drop a class for the fall 2016 semester is November 1 for undergraduate students & December 5 for graduate… read more
Dealing with homesickness
This post is a part of our International Voices column, written by international UT students & staff, for UT students & staff. Enjoy! I’ve been pretty lucky during my time abroad to not experience a great deal of homesickness. I think its due to a few things, but mostly because… read more
Time to Check Your I-20 or DS-2019 End Date
It’s that time of year: yes, time to check the end date for your I-20 or DS-2019 if you have an F-1 or J-1 student visa. If you have an I-20 or DS-2019 end date in December 2016 or January 2017, and you plan on continuing your studies beyond that… read more
Foundation Year Mentorship Program Kicks off First Fall Meeting
This August, the International Office welcomed over 75 new sponsored students to UT Austin, in addition to 17 participants in our Foundation Year Program – a college preparation and acculturation year for top-achieving international students. Meeting new people has always been a vital part of the college experience, and the Foundation… read more
Share your experience as an international student with the Senate of College Councils
The Senate of College Councils serves as the official voice of UT Austin students in regards to academic issues. Our goal is to get input from as many students as possible and we would love to hear from you! On Tuesday, October 4, we will be hosting an open forum… read more
Six Flags Fiesta Texas: Fright Fest!
Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to get in the holiday spirit than zombies and roller coasters?! Six Flags Fiesta Texas is 200 acre amusement park located in San Antonio, Texas. This is the special time of year when the park transforms into a place where… read more
Texas Excursion: Sweet Berry Farm
A cool breeze rustling through leaves, pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks, and cheers at the UT football game…all these things mean one thing: fall is almost here! What’s a better way to ring in the season than taking a visit to a classic American farm? Sweet Berry Farm located in Marble… read more