CHECKLIST FOR NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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BEFORE YOU ARRIVE:
Explore the International Student Orientation Course on Canvas.
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AS SOON AS YOU ARRIVE: Complete your
check-in modules on myIO. Please note: you will need a U.S. phone number to complete your check-in.
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GET YOUR UT ID CARD The ID Center is located in the Flawn Academic Center (FAC). To have an ID card issued you must present an official photo identification such as a passport. A $10 fee is charged for each card issued and must be paid within 30 days. Check the ID center website IT.UTEXAS. EDU/STUDENTS for up-to-date operations information.
MAKE BANKING ARRANGEMENTS To open a bank account in the United States you will need your passport and immigration document, along with a small deposit ($5–$20). Feel free to choose a bank that best fits your needs.
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PREPARE FOR REGISTRATION Review the information in this handbook or visit with your academic advisor for assistance.
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information, see the ISSS housing website at GLOBAL.UTEXAS.EDU/ISSS/LIFE-AT-UT/ HOUSING
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MAKE HOUSING ARRANGEMENTS For more
GET A TEXAS DRIVER’S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD You may use
COMPLETE YOUR MEDICAL CLEARANCE
this ID instead of your passport for official identification purposes. GLOBAL.UTEXAS.EDU/
REQUIREMENTS IF YOU STILL HAVE A
ISSS/LIFE-AT-UT/AUSTIN/DRIVERS-LICENSE
REGISTRATION BAR Medical requirements
for international students are described on the UHS website: HEALTHYHORNS. UTEXAS.EDU/INTERNATIONALSTUDENTS. If you need additional immunizations or a TB test please attend one of the international student clinics. Clinic times and registration information are available on the website.
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ATTEND THE INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION PROGRAM ACTIVITIES You can find a list
of events on the ISSS website at GLOBAL. UTEXAS.EDU/ISSS/LIFE-AT-UT/ORIENTATION
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