Are you working on campus and need to apply for a Social Security Number (SSN)?  If yes, please see the updates to the Social Security Administration’s SSN application process.  Social Security Administration will only be open by appointment only.  Students and Scholars will need to call the local office and schedule an appointment to apply for an SSN individually or attend a small group appointment scheduled by ISSS.  If you do not have transportation and need to attend the group appointment please submit the Fall 2020 Social Security Sign Up form and ISSS will schedule a group appointment for you.

Review all the information about what documents to prepare and how to schedule your appointment on the ISSS website here: https://international.global.uconn.edu/social-security-itin-2/

 SSN Application For Social Security Number

Step 1: Submit Arrival Documents to ISSS if you are a new student or scholar.

Step 2: F-1 students with on-campus employment must apply to ISSS for a DSO Letter before you can apply for your SSN at the Social Security Administration office. All other students and scholars may skip to Step 3.

To request a DSO Letter, submit a Social Security Letter Request in the ISSS Portal.  You will need to upload your employment offer letter from your on-campus employer (must be on UConn letterhead and signed). If your on-campus employer does not normally issue offer letters, they may use this template.pdf.

Step 3: Submit application to Social Security Administration (SSA)

Call the Social Security Administration office closest to where you live to schedule an appointment to apply for your SSN.  You will need to search for the SSA office by Zip code.  Enter the zip code where you live or if you are unsure use the zip code of your UConn campus.  Storrs Campus = 06269, Stamford Campus = 06901, Hartford Campus = 06103, Avery Point = 06340

Bring your immigration and employment authorization documents listed in above table to your appointment. Your card will be mailed to you within 2-4 weeks after you submit your application.

SSA Location in Hartford: 960 Main St., Hartford.

SSN Application for Rejection Letter for DMV

When you apply for a CT Driver’s License or Non-Driver’s Identification Card, the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles asks you to provide either an SSN, or documentation that you are not eligible for a SSN. Therefore, you may need to apply for an SSN even if you do not have a job or work authorization.

To apply for a Social Security Rejection Letter for the DMV you must mail in your application and follow these steps.

1. Fill out the Application for SSN.pdf (contact ISSS Advisor for help or questions). Be sure your address is written correctly!
2. Attach a note to the SSN Application indicating that you are only applying for a rejection letter to bring to the DMV and do not include any immigration documents, just the application form.
3. Find the Social Security Administration office closest to where you live and mail your Application for SSN to this address.  You will need to search for the SSA office by Zip code.  Enter the zip code where you live or if you are unsure use the zip code of your UConn campus.  Storrs Campus = 06269, Stamford Campus = 06901, Hartford Campus = 06103, Avery Point = 06340
4. SSA will send your rejection letter to you by mail.

For more information, contact: ISSS at international@uconn.edu