Are you interested in doing a summer internship following your exchange program at UT Austin? Or maybe you are a PhD student who has a Post Doc research opportunity following your graduation? Or maybe you are a degree seeking student wanting to do a summer internship? If you are in… read more
New Year, New J-1 Regulations
The U.S. Department of State recently released new federal regulations for the J-1 Exchange Visitor program. If you are currently in the United States in J-1 visa status or will be soon, it is important that you are aware of your responsibilities under these new regulations. You must fully abide… read more
Advising Schedule for the End of the Fall 2014 Semester
The International Office will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving November 27 and 28, 2014 and also December 22, 2014 through January 1, 2015 for the winter holiday. If your I-20 or DS-2019 expires on December 31, 2014 and you plan to continue your program after the fall 2014 semester,… read more
‘Tis the Season for Travel Signatures!
Students, are you planning to travel outside of the United States? As you begin thinking about your Thanksgiving and winter break plans, don’t forgot to obtain a travel signature if you plan to leave the United States. The travel validation signature can be found on page 3 of the I-20 and… read more
Dropping classes and maintaining status
Tuesday, November 4, is the last day an undergraduate student can withdraw from the university or drop a class, with the dean’s approval. It is also the last day that an undergraduate student may change registration for a class to a pass/fail basis. If you’re thinking about dropping a class,… read more
Free Employment Seminar: September 24, 2014
FREE EMPLOYMENT SEMINAR for INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS & SCHOLARS The University of Texas at Austin has a vibrant and thriving international population of students and scholars, numbering approximately 6,700 individuals. This population hails from all over the globe, representing the diversity of talent and knowledge celebrated by our university. In an… read more
Limited Advising Appointments for August 2014
The month of August is International Student & Scholar Services’ busiest month! During this month, our office is welcoming all our new incoming international students and holding numerous International Briefing and Check-Ins (IBC). So what does this mean for current international students? This means there will be fewer advising appointments… read more
On Campus Summer Employment Opportunities
Good news! Immigration regulations allow for F-1 and J-1 students to work on campus more than 20 hours per week during summer semester and during official university breaks. During the summer 2014 semester, F-1 and J-1 students can more than 20 hours per week between May 18 and August 26,… read more
Be a Blogger for ISSS: International Voices Contest
Share your voice and get paid to write! International Student & Scholar Services is recruiting international students and scholars to tell their story of living, studying, and working in Austin. ISSS staff members are seeking undergraduate, graduate, and exchange students, as well as visiting J-1 scholars, to write a monthly… read more
Spring 2014 Q-Drop Deadline: Monday, March 31st
The add/drop deadline for undergraduates is Monday, March 31st. 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 (as outlined on our Maintaining Your Status handout). Undergraduates must… read more
