Before arrival
Confirm travel documents, university check-in requirements, transportation, temporary accommodation, and your first-week essentials before leaving home.
Student support
A practical starting point for life at UTEP.
Community guidance for new students, campus transitions, and settling into El Paso.
Your first weeks
Complete international-student check-in, learn campus transportation, arrange a phone and bank account, and ask experienced students for local guidance.
Academic life
Stay connected with your academic department, advisor, program coordinator, and official university services whenever a requirement affects your degree or status.
Community life
Join BSA events, sports, cultural programs, and community groups to meet people, share information, and build a support system in El Paso.
Prayer support
Need a ride to the mosque?
If you would like to pray at the mosque and need transportation, ask for a ride in the BSA Salah Group. Community members regularly coordinate rides for prayers.
Food assistance
UTEP Food Pantry
Students who need food support are encouraged to use this available campus resource.
101 W. Robinson Ave
El Paso, TX 79902 Open location
Important note
Use official sources for official decisions.
BSA members can share personal experience and community support, but university offices remain the authoritative source for immigration, employment, enrollment, insurance, financial, and academic requirements.