International Student Services

New Students

Welcome

When you enroll at UT Dallas, you join a community of students like yourself - adventurous, bright and deserving of the best education. You will be studying under internationally respected scholars, including members of the Academies of Sciences and Engineering and a Nobel laureate. The university is home to more than 2,000 international students from more than 90 countries. Our Office of International Student Services (ISS) will assist you in making your transition to a new country and a new culture an easy one. They'll help you discover the fullness of a great United States university: the academics, research, athletics, and social and cultural events, all offered within walking distance of safe and convenient campus housing.

Procedures for New International Students

Once admitted to UT Dallas, there are many things you must do before registering for classes. Find information on I-20 issuance, your passport and more on the New Student Procedures page.

Financial Sponsorship

Learn about grants, scholarships and other forms of financial support for your education costs with the Financial Sponsorship page. For information on cost of attendance, see the UTD Financial Aid website.

Health Insurance

International students are required to carry health insurance and evacuation/repatriation coverage while enrolled at UTD. Find out the policy details, how to access medical care, and waiver instructions in the Insurance section.

 

Prospective Student Coordinators

The International Student Services Office provides services and information to new international students coming to UTD from abroad and from other educational institutions in the United States.  The Prospective International Student Team assists students with their first UTD I-20, provides help with initial questions about the university, and guides students through the visa application and I-20 transfer process.

You can reach the Prospective International Student Team by email at ISSOProspective@utdallas.edu.

Events and Activities

The International Student Services Office realizes that moving to a new country can be a distressing experience. In order to make you feel more comfortable here, we regularly schedule different events where you can relax and get to know your fellow American and international students. We also provide the International Student Guidebook to new students at orientation or you may view it in advance.

Updated: August 4, 2008