Please visit the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website for the most up-to-date information on how to apply. International students in F-1 or J-1 status should review the International Students and Social Security Numbers information sheet as a first step. Request the ISSS support letter for the SSA from your MyISSS portal. The Social Security & Tax Information for Current International Students page on the ISSS website offers additional information specific to CU Denver and CU Anschutz students. Social Security information. Be aware that you must have a valid job offer from an on-campus employer or an authorized CPT employer.
Students applying for OPT who do not have a Social Security Number can request one through the OPT application to USCIS with a job offer from an eligible employer.