University Sign In (Foreign Nationals)

Foreign nationals (faculty, staff and students) must see the following University officials upon arrival:

• Faculty and Staff (visitors, postdocs, etc.) must see the Coordinator of the International Scholars and Faculty Services office (5th floor of Rider Building) within 48 hours. Please call 865-0423 for an appointment. Take your passport, DS-2019 and I-94 card.
  
  
• Students should see the Manager of the Penn State Office of International Students and Scholars (222 Boucke Building).

As soon as possible, all new personnel should also report to room 204 MRL Building to complete their paperwork.

Foreign national employees who will receive a salary from Penn State must register for a social security number. Only the person named on the I9 form will be issued a social security number. You will be required to show several documents for identification purposes. Social security numbers remain valid for future visits to the United States.

Wage Payroll - Staff working in a wage payroll position must complete several forms prior to employment. An MRI Wage Payroll Time Card with record of the hours worked must be submitted to the main office on a bi-weekly basis; checks are issued accordingly.