Social Security
College of Graduate Studies
PhD or MD/PhD students enrolled in the College of Graduate Studies are eligible and required to apply for a social security number if they do not already have one, as they are employed by the SUNY Upstate Medical University as a Graduate Assistant.
Students in other programs must have a bona fide offer of employment to be eligible to apply for a social security number.
- If you receive an offer of employment, Please contact Jennifer Abbott, the International Student Advisor (315 464-4604), for assistance to apply for a social security number.
Please have the following information available to provide to Jennifer:
- start date and end date of employment
- job title
- job duties
- Supervisors Name, Department, title, phone number and email address.
- hours per week
Local Social Security Administration Office
Social Security Administration
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday; 9:00am-4:00pm, Except Federal Holidays
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
Address: Federal Bldg
4th Floor
100 S Clinton St
Syracuse, NY 13261
NOTE Photo identification is required to enter the Federal Building.