International Students 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 under Dean Ades 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
And more...
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