Assistance is also provided in the interpretation of university policies, campus life and activities, and American customs. The International Student Services Office is available for those students in the United States under a non-immigrant visa status. The office staff provides individual counseling as well as group workshops to help international students understand and comply with U.T. Dallas policies and INS regulations. Additional services for F-1 students include providing invitation letters for visiting family members, travel authorizations, and enrollment letters. The International Student Services Office also maintains the U.T. Dallas student health insurance service.
Health insurance is required for all international students.
Student Organizations Registered student organizations provide the major means by which students can contribute to student life while developing friendships, interests, talents, and leadership skills. These groups include academic and honor groups, service clubs, religious groups, ethnic groups, and special interest groups. Detailed information on the groups and guidelines for forming new organizations is available in the Office of Student Development in the Student Union. The UTD Mercury is the official student newspaper of the university. It is published weekly.