Congratulations, Class of 2022! You’re Longhorns for life! We are thrilled to welcome you to the global community of UT Austin alumni. Longhorn Nation has no borders. With more than 530,000 alumni living across the globe, the opportunities to network, support, and engage are boundless. During our recent Alumni Panel and… read more
Don’t Miss the Summer Insurance Deadline
Are you working, studying or traveling home over the summer? No matter what your summer plan is, all international students with F or J status are required to have insurance coverage over the summer. Student insurance offers many options, so please make sure that you have the insurance that you… read more
Ready, Set, Travel!
With summer vacation almost here, you may be planning a trip home or to another international destination. We at International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) have set up several events and provided the basic guidelines to help you prepare for your travel. To Prepare for International Travel Attend one of… read more
Managing Exam and End-of-Semester Stress
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is pleased to feature this guest post from Dr. Arna Erega of UT Austin’s Counseling and Mental Health Center. Hello, hardworking international students! I just want to let you know that I see you! I see your hard work, sleepless nights, group efforts, and… read more
Extend Your I-20 or DS-2019
Ask yourself… Am I graduating this year? If no, continue to ask yourself: Do I have more work to complete my degree requirements? Will the end date listed on my I-20/DS-2019 form come soon? If so … an I-20/DS-2019 extension is for you! How do I extend my I-20/DS-2019?… read more
Academic Training for J-1 Students
Are you interested in doing a summer internship following your exchange program at UT Austin? Or maybe you are a Ph.D. student who has a postdoctoral research opportunity following graduation? Or maybe a degree-seeking student wanting to do a summer internship? If so, and if you are in the United… read more
Apply to be an International Orientation Volunteer!
Did you attend International Student Orientation when you first arrived at UT? You now have a chance to be one of the friendly student faces welcoming new international students to campus. International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is currently accepting applications for the International Orientation Volunteer (IOV) program, recruiting graduate… read more
Don’t Fall for a Scam
International students and scholars are often targeted for fraudulent scams. Scams are a dishonest way to obtain a person’s confidential information or their money by tricking them. Scammers usually do this by impersonating a trusted individual. Scammers use many different platforms including phones, social media, email and apps to try… read more
What is Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and How to Apply for It
What is Curricular Practical Training (CPT)? Curricular Practical Training (CPT) offers on-the-job experience for F-1 students that is curricular in nature—that is, tied to a student’s program of study. This difference makes CPT a unique pillar of the F-1 student visa program. It blends strictly academic, or classroom-based, learning with… read more
Nonresident Alien Tax Filing Assistance Now Available
Sprintax is available now! Tax season is well under way, and International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is offering tax filing assistance via Sprintax for students and scholars and their dependents who are classified as “nonresident aliens for tax purposes.” Filing your U.S. tax documents is now easier than ever… read more
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