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OIPS Handouts
The Office of International Programs and Services' handouts available online. For PDF's (), the Acrobat Reader is required. General Handouts Tax Related Handouts
General Handouts	Description
International Student Checklist	This handout contains important reminders and information for newly arrived international students.
Housing	This handout provides information on where to look for housing.
If English is Not Your First Language FALL 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.
Banking and Money	The handout gives general advice on management of personal funds and banking in the U.S.
Know Your Rights	This handout tells you what to do if you are stopped by the police.
Emergency	This form tells what to do in case of an emergency.
Campus 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.
GMU Honor Code	This handout contains information about academic integrity and Honor Code.
On Campus Jobs	This handout provides a list of common places to look for on-campus jobs.
International Student Travel Checklist	This handout tells what to do if you are going to travel outside the US.
Driver 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.
How to Get All the Textbooks You Need and Stay on Budget	This handout contains useful tips for purchasing course textbooks.
Immigration Lawyer Resource List	The list of local immigration lawyers (provided as a resource and should not be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of the Office of International Programs and Services (OIPS) or OIPS staff).
International Credential Evaluation Organizations	This handout lists several international credential evaluation organizations that provide foreign credentials evaluation services. The George Mason University Office of International Programs and Services does not endorse these services, but would like to inform you of their existence.
Regional 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.
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Tax and SSN Related Handouts	Description
Social 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.
Application 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)
Taxes	This handout provides general introduction into the U.S. taxation.
Instructions 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.

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Last updated: October 9, 2007