New Student Check-in

Welcome to the United States and The University of Texas at Austin! As a new international Longhorn, you are required to complete the Check-In process in myIO. 

You will learn:

  • Immigration rules including work eligibility in the U.S.
  • Obtaining U.S. forms of identification (i.e., driver's license and Social Security number)
  • Health insurance requirements
  • What else you need to do to register for classes.

Who Needs to Complete the Check-in

Degree students: The University classifies all students at UT Austin who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents as international students. Even if you are a Texas Resident for tuition purposes you must complete the check-in process.

Exchange students: All new reciprocal exchange students admitted to UT Austin, including those who are U.S. citizens, must complete the Check-In process in myIO. 

Accessing the Check-in Documents

Login to your myIO portal to begin your check-in.

  • Students in F-1 and J-1 status can complete a portion of the check-in process before arrival. Registration holds will be waived at that time. However, it will not be removed entirely until you arrive in the United States.
  • After arriving in Austin, all students can finish the Check-In process in myIO. After completing the Check-In process, the I hold will be removed.

When to Begin Your Check-in

You can start the process before you arrive in the U.S. However, students in F-1 and J-1 status will not be able to finish it until they arrive in the U.S.

A Note About Registration Holds

New international students have an international hold on their Registration Information Sheet, referred to as an "I hold." Students in F-1 and J-1 status can have their registration holds waived after completing the pre-arrival forms. 

Waived Holds

Having a waived hold means that you are allowed to register for the current semester, but you will be prevented from registering for future semesters until you have fully completed the check-in process. 

Your registration hold cannot be removed until you have completed the Check-In process. Please make sure to complete the Check-In as soon as possible after arriving in Austin to ensure you can register for classes on time in future semesters.

Texas Global Registration Holds