International students who want a social security number must first have employment. In order to apply for a social security number at the local Social Security Administration office, you will need a letter of employment from your employing department and letter of status and enrollment verification from the Rollie Williams International Center at WLU.

If you do not qualify for a social security number, you can apply for an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) using a Form W-7. This form can be down loaded from the IRS website, www.irs.gov

The R.W. International Center at WLU will be assisting students with the SSN application process and will be facilitating trips to the local Social Security Administration Office in Wheeling, during the first months of the Fall and Spring semesters, or when needed.

Social Security Administration – Wheeling, WV