Helpful resources for F-1 International Students and J-1 Exchange Visitors at SUNY Polytechnic Institute.
- New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
- The NY State DMV issues NY State driver's licenses and state ID’s
- Social Security Administration
- The Social Security Administration issues Social Security Numbers for eligible F and J non-immigrants.
- U.S. Department of State: J-1 Exchange Visitor Program
- Learn more about the J-1 Exchange Visitor program & requirements
- Study in the States
- Study in the States offers free government resources that explain the rules and regulations governing the nonimmigrant student process in the United States.
- United States Customs & Immigration Services (USCIS)
- Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- N.Y. State Attorney General: Immigrants' Rights
- Centro Bus
- Centro Bus is the local bus service in Utica.
- Amtrak
- Amtrak is the national passenger train transportation. Amtrak runs throughout the U.S., with a local station in downtown Utica.
- SUNY Polytechnic Office of Residence Life
- Residence Life can assist with on campus housing options
- For local apartments or home sales:
- Any student or visiting researcher at SUNY Poly is responsible for securing their own off-campus housing.
- *SUNY Polytechnic Institute cannot suggest or recommend specific apartments or residences.
- Individuals may utilize online resources and listings to browse available housing options
- Any student or visiting researcher at SUNY Poly is responsible for securing their own off-campus housing.
- NY State Attorney General’s Office: Information for Tenants & Homeowners in NYS
- This site provides guidance and resources for tenants and homeowners in New York State.
- SUNY Polytechnic University Police
- In case of emergency, dial 9-1-1
- For non-emergencies, call 315-792-7222
- SUNY Polytechnic Wellness Center
- The SUNY Poly Wellness Center offers a confidential, compassionate and inclusive environment that provides medical treatment/counseling services and educates and empowers students to pursue optimal personal health and well-being to better achieve academic and lifelong success.
- Urgent Care Centers
- Urgent Care Centers are medical facilities that provide immediate care for non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries that require prompt attention.
- There are several Urgent Care Facilities available in the Utica area
- These can be quickly found by searching for “Urgent Care” in any browser or map application.
