ACADEMICS

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

You can find detailed instructions on how to register online at REGISTRAR.UTEXAS.

EDU/STUDENT/REGISTRATION. Below is an abbreviated version of the registration checklist.

1. GET ADVISED Meet with your academic or graduate advisor.

2. VIEW YOUR REGISTRATION INFORMATION

SHEET (RIS) The RIS will list the dates and times that you are permitted to register along with other important notes about your registration.

3. CLEAR YOUR FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL

BARS On your RIS, you can find a list of the bars that apply to you. 4. REGISTER FOR CLASSES Click on “Register

now” at REGISTRAR.UTEXAS.EDU/STUDENTS/

REGISTRATION 5. PAY YOUR BILL Once you register for classes, you will receive an automated email notification that your bill is available online.

If you do not pay your bill or confirm that your bill is zero, you will not be

registered. You can also find your bill under

“My Tuition Bill” when you log into UT Direct.

Pay your bill in full or through an installment by using one of the following methods:

• Go to ONESTOP.UTEXAS.EDU/MANAGING-

COSTS/PAYING-YOUR-TUITION • Go to the office off the Cashier’s Office in

Main, Room 8

LIST OF NON-FINANCIAL REGISTRATION BARS

Registration bars are placed on your record when you have requirements to fulfill with a specific office at UT Austin. Bars can be either “hard” or “waived.” A hard bar prevents you from registering for classes. A waived bar does not prevent you from registering for classes but acts as a reminder to fulfill the requirement. Below is a list of common bars for new international students.

I BAR This bar is placed by International Student & Scholar Services to ensure that you check-in through MyIO, upload documents, and complete online modules.

H BAR This bar is placed by University Health Services (UHS) to ensure that you complete a Tuberculosis (TB) test and/or submit vaccination information.

D BAR This bar is placed by the Dean of Students as they need additional information from you.

G BAR This bar is placed by the Graduate and International Admissions Center (GIAC), to ensure that you submit a copy of your previous school’s transcript/diploma.

J BAR This bar is placed by the Graduate School to ensure you have sufficient English language proficiency. It is maintained and removed by the English Language Center (ELC) at Texas Global.

Z BAR This bar is placed by the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) office due to lack of information in your academic record related to college-readiness in reading, writing, and math for new college students.

ADVISING BAR This bar is placed by your academic department as you are required to meet with an academic advisor before registering for classes.

INFORMATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION The Graduate School offers orientation to help students prepare for their graduate studies. For details about the Graduate Student Orientation visit

GRADSCHOOL.UTEXAS.EDU/ADMISSIONS/ ORIENTATION.

ENGLISH SCREENING Some graduate students who are non-native English speakers may be required to undergo English screening prior to registration. If you are subject to the screening requirement, you will be notified of a J-Bar on your Registration Information Sheet (RIS). To clear the bar, you will need to undergo a short English test and screening at the English Language Center at Texas Global. You can learn more about the J-Bar at

GLOBAL.UTEXAS.EDU/ENGLISH-LANGUAGECENTER/RESOURCES/J-BAR.

INTERNATIONAL TEACHING ASSISTANTS AND

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS International Teaching Assistants (ITAs) and International Assistant Instructors (IAIs) must be certified to teach at UT Austin. To be certified, all nonnative English speakers MUST: 1. Receive a passing score on the “Oral English

Proficiency Assessment.” 2. Attend the ITA Teaching Workshop.

More information about both requirements

can be found at GLOBAL.UTEXAS.EDU/ENGLISHLANGUAGE-CENTER/RESOURCES/INTERNATIONALTEACHING-ASSISTANTS.

RESIDENT TUITION REQUEST FORMS FOR STUDENTS WITH A TA, GRA, OR AI ASSIGNMENT

Students who will have a 20-hour assignment as a Teaching Assistant (TA), Graduate Research Assistant (GRA), or Assistant Instructor (AI) and are eligible to receive resident tuition rates must process their resident tuition request online. Access to the waiver form is available as soon as registration begins each semester. Tuition bills will be recalculated automatically after the form is submitted. Students who do not meet eligibility criteria will have their waiver application revoked and will receive an add bill for the non-resident portion of tuition. This form must be completed each semester.

Access the form at UTDIRECT.UTEXAS.EDU/ ACCT/FB/WAIVERS/INDEX.WBX

INFORMATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

PLACEMENT TESTS Some undergraduate students may be required to take placement tests—including English language tests—before they are permitted to register for certain courses. The results of these tests are used for placement at appropriate instructional levels. You may need to consider the results of such tests when choosing your courses. Check with your academic advisor to get more information on placement exams.

TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE (TSI) Students who graduated from a Texas high school and who are entering a Texas public college must comply with the Texas Success Initiative (TSI). TSI is a state-legislated program designed to improve student success in college. Some students may be exempt from TSI regulations and should consult the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) website. Students who are not exempt must take the THEA. Information about the THEA including who qualifies for an exemption can be found at UGS.UTEXAS.EDU/ TSI/START-HERE. All testing can be completed prior to arriving at the university.

UT IDS, ACCOUNTS AND EMAIL

UT EID (ELECTRONIC IDENTITY) You are assigned a UT EID when you apply for admission to UT Austin. Your UT EID is your public username. Additionally, your UT EID and password are electronic identifiers that allow you to use secure UT online services. To activate your UT EID and choose a password go

to UTEXAS.EDU/EID.

Be sure to answer security questions to set up your online self-reset capability. Never share your password with another individual. If you want your parents or other family members to have access to your account, you will need to have them set up an eProxy account.

You will use the UT EID to identify yourself to university offices. It is also good practice to list your UT EID in all email communications.

If you forget your UT EID or password, you may find them at UTEXAS.EDU/EID. Alternatively, you may call the ITS Help Desk at (512) 475–9400.

DUO (MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION)

In order to access many UT online services you will need to use DUO to log in. DUO is a multifactor authentication system that UT uses to help us keep all of your information secure. You will not be able to access UT accounts such as MyStatus, MyUT, UTexas Zoom, and Canvas until you have set up DUO. To set up a DUO account please follow the steps below:

1. Go to MFA.LOGIN.UTEXAS.EDU 2. Log in using your UT EID and password. 3. Follow the instructions to register your device. 4. Download the DUO Mobile app from the

Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your device.

When asked to pair your device using the DUO Mobile app, you can use either a QR code or passcode, both are provided during the registration process.

ZOOM ACCOUNT In order to take part in online classes and various other virtual events, you will need to set up your UT Zoom account at UTEXAS.ZOOM.US. Do not use a free account to attend UT sponsored events.

UT STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARD The UT student identification card (UT ID) is used to gain access to services and facilities available only to UT Austin students, faculty, and staff. It also allows you to ride the UT Shuttle as well as Austin city buses for free. Additionally, some vendors will give you a discount on services if you show your UT ID.

Check the ID Center Website for required documents, procedures and hours:

IT.UTEXAS.EDU/STUDENTS A $10 fee is charged for each card issued and must be paid within 30 days on your “What I Owe” page. Obtaining your UT ID card will upgrade your UT EID, allowing you to have access to all online resources.

IMPORTANT: YOU DO NOT NEED AN UPGRADED UT EID TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES.

UNIVERSITY EMAIL To sign up for free email service offered through UT Austin, go to

GET.UTMAIL.UTEXAS.EDU and follow step-by-step instructions to activate your mailbox name and password.