Upcoming Social Events: ISSS Social Cycling: Mueller Farmer’s Market Led by ISSS staff, students and scholars will learn how to safely navigate the streets of Austin in and around the UT campus. You will also be stopping at Mueller Farmer’s Market along the way! Feel free to bring your own… read more 

Upcoming Social Events: Talk Time Practice your English conversation skills with native English speakers! Tuesday, September 26 4:30 – 5:30 pm MEZ 1.122 Harry Ransom Center Tour Join your friends and classmates in the ELC for a tour of the Harry Ransom Center. The HRC is well-known around the world… read more 

Upcoming Social Events: Talk Time Practice your English conversation skills with native English speakers! Tuesday, September 19 4:30 – 5:30 pm MEZ 1.122     Murder Mystery Lunch Social Help solve a murder mystery during lunch! We will have a murder mystery game to challenge your detective skills. Friday, September… read more 

Upcoming Social Events: Oita Japan Festival Oita is Austin’s sister city in Japan. Celebrate the culture of Japan at the Oita Japan Festival! Activities include: Taiko, JPOP, Sumo, Kendo, dancing, Japanese festival food, Japanese garden seminar, Japanese language, arts & crafts, and many vendors! Sunday, September 10 11:00 am –… read more 

Coming Up in ELC: No Classes Monday No classes! Monday, September 4 The university will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We will reopen on at 8:00 am on Tuesday, September 5. Labor Day is a national holiday celebrating the achievements of workers. This holiday is similar… read more 

Coming Up in ELC: Final Reception: TALENT SHOW Friday, July 28 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm WCP Student Activity Center – Ballroom (WCP 2.410/2.412)  We have a nice program prepared for you. Several of your classmates, teachers, and staff will perform! We will announce winners of the Fall 2023 scholarship! Dinner… read more 

Coming Up in ELC: Final Reception: TALENT SHOW Friday, July 28 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm WCP Student Activity Center – Ballroom (WCP 2.410/2.412)  Winners of the Fall 2023 scholarships will be announced! Dinner will be served. Each semester, our final reception features a talent show. Past shows have included: songs-… read more 

Coming Up in ELC: No Classes on July 4  Tuesday, July 4 is a national holiday celebrating US Independence Day. Regularly scheduled classes on Monday, July 3 and Wednesday, July 5. Final Reception: TALENT SHOW Friday, July 28 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm WCP Student Activity Center – Ballroom (WCP 2.410/2.412) … read more 

Coming Up in ELC: Deadline to Sign Up for Institutional TOEFL This is a special version of the TOEFL exam on paper. It tests reading, listening, and structure (grammar).  It does not include writing or speaking sections. It is not the typical internet-based (iBT) format. Scores can usually only be… read more