International Student Services

Before Traveling to the U.S.

Apply for admission to UT Dallas: If you have inquiries related to admission, application deadlines, TOEFL requirements, application fees, etc. please visit the Office of Enrollment Services webpage.

Obtain a passport from your home country, if you do not already possess one. Passports are issued by your country’s national government and usually require an application, fee, pictures and proof of citizenship. For more information, most governments have passport information available online or contact your local government office.

Access your UT Dallas email address: You can log in to your UT Dallas email account with your Net ID and password at the Zmail portal at https://zmail.utdallas.edu/. Please contact the UT Dallas help Desk at assist@utdallas.edu for assistance in setting up or accessing your UT Dallas email account.
The International Student Services Office will send important information regarding the status of your I-20 or DS-2019 to your UT Dallas email address.

Submit documents to the UT Dallas International Student Services Office

F-1 Students

J-1 Students

Not an F-1 or J-1 student

To obtain your UT Dallas I-20, please click on the section that describes you

Applying for F-1 visa Outside the US

F-1 Transferring to UT Dallas from another US Institution

Other visa type in the US changing to F1

I-20 FAQ
Here you will find information that you may need between the time you are admitted to UT Dallas and when your I-20 reaches you

To obtain your UT Dallas DS-2019, please click on the section that describes you

Applying for J-1 student visa Outside the US

J-1 Transferring to UT Dallas from another US Institution

Note: if you are applying for a J-1 scholar visa or a J-1 faculty visa to do research or be a faculty member at UT Dallas, please contact Human Resources at UT Dallas for more information.

Submit copies of your immigration documents, including:

> ID page of your passport

> Visa

> I-94

> I-485 receipt if applicable

Special note for B-1/B-2 and F-2 visa holders

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If you are on an F-2 or B-1/B-2 visa, you must change your visa status to F1 before enrolling at UT Dallas or you risk violating your immigration status. Please contact our team of immigration advisors at ISSOCurrent@utdallas.edu to talk about the process of changing your immigration status to F-1 (hide)

Special note for Pending Permanent Residents ..more

If you have applied for Permanent Residency, please note that you will be considered an International Student until you submit a copy of your Permanent Residency card to the International Student Services office at ISSOProspective@utdallas.edu and to the UT Dallas Registrar’s office.

The timely submission of this documentation will allow us to update the fees that are assessed from our office to your account at the time of registration. (hide)

Apply for your F-1 or J-1 visa

Register for Orientation. F-1 and J-1 students only: Please go to the Orientation page for Orientation dates and to register. You will also find more information about what Orientation offers you as an International Student.

Apply for Housing: If you would like to live on Campus, off campus or need temporary housing please visit the Housing webpage.

Complete your Medical Screening: All International Students please download the TB Test Form and submit it to the Student Health Center. If you have any inquiries about this requirement, please contact the Student Health Center.

Research Financial Support Opportunities: Please go to the Financial Sponsorship Opportunities page to learn about Teaching and Research Assistantships, Scholarships and On-campus Jobs opportunities that may be available to you.

Register for Airport Pick-up and get more Arrival Information: Review the Arrival information page for information on airport pickups, temporary accommodations, and other information on preparing to enter the U.S.

Updated: May 9, 2011