Certificate programs provide working professionals with evening and weekend courses,
as well as networking opportunities to advance their careers or enter new fields.
EIP partners with CSUF colleges and departments to offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees,
as well as preparation programs for those looking to apply to professional health-care,
law and business schools.
EIP expands access to University classes through Open University, Summer Session and
Winter Session. Open University registration is open to the general public; Summer
and Winter Sessions help Cal State Fullerton students graduate on-time or early.
Our lifelong learning opportunities range from programs for children to retirees,
and include an on-campus arboretum and an off-campus wildlife sanctuary with classes
and events for those of all ages.
Online programs are structured with lectures and assignments, and allow you to interact
and communicate with students and instructors/professors online.
Submit a letter request (Letter type: SSN support letter) and allow time for processing.
Bring the following items to a Social Security Office (see below for list and map
of nearby offices):
Employer Letter
Social Security Number support letter from International Student Advisor
SEVIS I-20 (for F-1 student) or DS-2019 (for J-1 student and scholar)
Valid I-94
Valid passport
For students on OPT only: Please only bring the following items only during the application
procedure:
I-20
Valid passport
Valid I-94
EAD
Nearby Social Security Administration Offices
Below is a list and map of nearby Social Security Administrative Offices. Please check
the office’s hours of operation before arriving (some offices will close at noon on
Wednesday).
Anaheim 900 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805
Brea 3230 E Imperial Hwy. #150 Brea, CA 92821
Garden Grove 11900 Gilbert St. Garden Grove, CA 92841
Santa Ana 1851 E First St. Santa Ana, CA 92705
West Covina 501 S Vincent Ave., #201 West Covina, CA 91790
General Contact Information
For more information about Social Security Cards, please visit the Social Security Administration website (they also provide information in several languages). You can contact the Social Security Administration via telephone: (800) 772-1213
(they are typically open from 9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday).
The Brea Social Security Office is only a few miles from the Cal State Fullerton campus
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Employment / Social Security
Acquiring a Social Security Card
Application Procedure
You must follow these instructions in order to apply for a social security number. Do not begin employment until the following steps are completed:
For students on OPT only: Please only bring the following items only during the application procedure: