International Student Considerations
For advising, students are encouraged to make an appointment with their Texas Global Advisor
Avoiding a status violation 
Maintaining Your Student Status
The Texas Global Advising Team can help with questions about:
ESL Courses – if ESL courses are required by Graduate Admissions, those courses cannot be counted towards any program of work. This policy isn’t petitionable as of 2025.
Extending the visa duration Extending Your I-20
Full-Time course registration requirement
Full-Time Enrollment Requirements for F-1 and J-1 Students
Immigration Immigration Updates
Insurance and waiving unneeded insurance Waiving the Student Health Insurance Plan
Internships How to Apply for an Internship
Post-Completion Optional Practical Training Post-Completion Optional Practical Training
Scholarships specific to international students Scholarships and Financial Services
Tax ID and Taxes Tax Information
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