1. International Student Orientation 2019
Getting Started at Rollins & in the U.S.
Presented by OISSS
International Student Orientation 2019

2. International Student Orientation Fall 2018 Rollins College
Life Basics
International Student Orientation
Fall 2018
Rollins College

3. International Student Orientation Fall 2018 Rollins College
Life Basics
International Student Orientation
Fall 2018
Rollins College

4. Agenda Needs- How to receive and send mail Beware of phishing
 Social Security Number
 Driver’s License
 Cell Phone
 Bank account
 Building credits
 How to receive and send mail
 Beware of phishing
 Transportation 
 Financial Resources

5. Social Security Numbers (SSN)
What is it?
a 9-digit number issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to those individuals who are eligible to work in the United States
Why do I need it?
required in order to be paid for any work you do in the U.S., on-campus or for practical training
How do I get it?
must have a job offer in order to qualify to apply for a SSN
application procedures are outlined on OISSS website

6. Driver’s License What is it and why do I need it?
A document needed in order to drive a motor vehicle in the U.S.
A form of government-issued identification that may carry rather than your passport when in the U.S.
How do I get it?
Request letter certifying student status from Office of International Student & Scholar Services (OISSS) to confirm that you are maintaining both immigration and academic status
Go to the nearest DMV office and bring the following items:
a valid passport and visa
I-94 Departure Record (indicating F-1 or J-1 D/S)
Rollins College Student ID Card
Current Form I-20 or DS-2019
A certifying student status letter from OISSS

7. Cell Phones / Communication with Home
Various options:
Pay as you go phones
Prepaid cell phone plan - pay in advance for service
Contract cell phone plan- billed once a month for a set contract time.
Must have a social security number in the U.S. and an established credit history
Major carriers – AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint 
Campus Sim card
Phone cards available online
Skype, Viber, Tango, Google Hangouts, Oovoo, WhatsApp, SnapChat

8. Bank Accounts Many banking options in Florida
Shop around before choosing a bank
To open an account, you may need to present:
photo identification
personal data
a mailing address
money to deposit
If you do not have a SSN yet, you may be able to open a non-interest bearing account

9. Building Credit What is it? Why do I need it? How do I get it?
credit history is a record of how you manage the use of credit
Why do I need it?
If you plan to use credit to make larger purchases, such as a car or home
If you plan to open lines of credit with credit card companies
How do I get it?
opening a secured credit card
if living off-campus, try to open utility accounts in your name
open store credit cards; lower line of credit and less risk

10. Mailboxes
College of Liberal Arts students: Your Box # is located on back of your nametag
CLA address for mailing is:
1000 Holt Avenue – Box ____
Winter Park, FL
P.O. boxes: If you live off campus and wish to have a consistent mailing address, you may rent one from the U.S. Postal Service.
Your address with Immigration must always be your physical living address – not a P.O. Box

14. Transportation
LYNX Bus Service: you can consult their website –
Taxis: company names & phone numbers are listed on the OISSS website; be sure to plan and call ahead of time
Uber & Lyft: two mobile apps that can be downloaded onto any smart phone.
SunRail: 12 stops and a station right here in Winter Park’s Central Park. For more information and schedule check –
Winter Park Village Shuttle: free with R card; van from Rollins College to Winter Park Village every Friday evening 6pm-11pm

15. Financial Resources International student scholarships
OISSS Resources
Home Country
International student loan
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident co-signer
5-year credit history
Economic Hardship Work Authorization

16. Discounts International Student Discount Card
Disney, Blue Man Group, Target, Hard Rock Café, etc.
$20 for one year
to see discounts and enroll

17. International Student & Scholar Services
website –
office schedule
walk-ins
appointments
workshops
programs
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