First Week in The U.S. & NYC
Here are some resources to help you get started after moving to the U.S. for the first time.
Students are encouraged to review the information on the Office of Global Learning’s website.
International Student Resources
International students and scholars are a vibrant part of the Cornell community. Cornell Tech is a designated campus for F-1 students with Designated School Officials (DSOs). We can help facilitate interactions with the DSOs in Ithaca for students in other visa statuses such as J-1 scholars.
Driver's Licenses & NYC IDs
Are you thinking about driving in the United States or getting a different form of ID?
Employment & Taxes
Review polices on working in the United States as a student. You can also find information on applying for a Social Security Number (SSN) and filing tax forms.
Travel Outside the U.S.
When you travel as a student or scholar at Cornell Tech, you’ll need to carry various documents to prove your immigration status and to be able to re-enter if you leave the United States.