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OIPS Handouts

The Office of International Programs and Services' handouts available online.
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General Handouts
Tax Related Handouts

General Handouts

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pdficonInternational Student Checklist This handout contains important reminders and information for newly arrived international students.
pdficonHousing This handout provides information on where to look for housing.

pdficonIf English is Not Your First Language

pdficonFALL 2008 SUPPORT SERVICES for Non-Native Speakers of English

 These two handouts are about English Language Institute programs and services that can help non-native speakers of English free of charge.
pdficonBanking and Money The handout gives general advice on management of personal funds and banking in the U.S.
pdficonKnow Your Rights This handout tells you what to do if you are stopped by the police.
pdficonEmergency This form tells what to do in case of an emergency.
pdficonCampus International Student Organizations Contact List This handout contains a list of campus student organizations under the International Student Umbrella and contact information of their leaders.
pdficonGMU Honor Code This handout contains information about academic integrity and Honor Code.
pdficonOn Campus Jobs This handout provides a list of common places to look for on-campus jobs.
pdficonInternational Student Travel Checklist This handout tells what to do if you are going to travel outside the US.
pdficonDriver License Information This handout tells about how to obtain a Driver's License in VA and provides directions to closest to George Mason University Fairfax campus locations of DMV.
pdficonHow to Get All the Textbooks You Need and Stay on Budget This handout contains useful tips for purchasing course textbooks.
pdficonInternational Credential Evaluation This handout contains information on getting international credential evaluation.
pdficonRegional Campus Map This map shows locations of George Mason University campuses and lines of Mason shuttles, selected Metrobus routes, Fairfax Connector 306 route, selected OmniRide/Omni.
MS Word IconUpdating Your Address on the Patriot Web OIPS requires a current local address of all international students at GMU. If you have moved and need to update your address information with our office, simply edit your personal information in the patriot web self service system. This handout provides directions on how to do that. See also the Updating Your Address web page.

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Tax and SSN Related Handouts

Description
pdficonSocial Security Numbers (SSN) And Tax Payer Identification Numbers (ITIN) This handout explains who is required to have SSNs and ITINs and provides instructions on how to obtain a SSN or an ITIN.
pdficonApplication for a Social Security Card This document is an Application for a Social Security Card to be submitted to the Social Security Administration office. (Social Security Administration Office Locator)
pdficonTaxes This handout provides general introduction into the U.S. taxation.
MS Word IconInstructions for completion of the online Foreign National Information Form This document contains instructions for completion of the online Foreign National Information Form and appointment with tax coordinator.
MS Word IconOptional Practical Training And Taxes This handout provides information about the U.S. taxation for those students who are going for an Optional Practical Training (OPT).

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