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    • New Students
    • PhD Students
    • Maintaining Status
    • Get Involved
    • Employment
    • After Graduation
    • Resources
  • Scholars
    • Scholar Forms
    • J-1 Scholars & Student Interns
    • H-1B Temporary Workers
    • TN Status for Canadian & Mexican Citizens
    • E-3 Australians & 0-1 Extraordinary Ability
    • Permanent Residency Sponsorship
  • Faculty & Administrators
    • Scholar Forms
    • J-1 Exchange Visitor Program
    • Department Administrator Trainings
    • When to Contact OGS
    • Key Terms & Definitions
    • Inviting & Hiring International Workers
    • Admitting International Students
    • Academic Integrity in the Global Classroom
    • Recruiting Guidelines for Teaching Faculty
    • Permanent Residency Sponsorship
    • Full-Time Enrollment Requirement
    • Part-Time Enrollment
    • Online Education Courses
    • Employment Authorization for F-1 & J-1 Students
  • Social Security Number
    • Social Security Administration
    • SS-5 Application for a Social Security Card
    • Get Most Recent I-94
  • Taxes
    • Tax Filing Instructions
    • Tax Frequently Asked Questions
    • Internal Revenue Service
  • Travel
    • Travel Out & Reentry: F1 & J1 Students
    • Travel Out & Reentry: J-1 Scholars & J-1 Student Interns
    • Travel Out & Reentry: H-1B, E-3, & O-1
    • Get Most Recent I-94
    • U.S. Department of State Visa Appointment & Processing Wait Times
  • Advising Policies
    • U.S. Immigration Policy & Regulatory Updates
    • Legal Resources
    • Media and Interview Requests
    • Resources on Scams
    • Non-F/J International Students
    • IS Advisors
  • Office of Global Services
    • Meet the Staff
    • When OGS is Closed
    • Key Terms & Definitions
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    • Finding the Car Barn
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Living in DC

Welcome to Washington, DC! We have compiled resources below to help you navigate life and logistics in the District of Columbia.

Banking (PDF)

Cellphones (PDF)

English, Childcare, & K-12 Education

International Grocery Stores

Nearby Grocery Stores & Dining Areas

Home Shopping Essentials (PDF)

Obtaining a Drivers License (PDF)

Obtaining an SSN

Off-Campus Housing

Safety

Service & Volunteer Opportunities (PDF)

Transportation & Parking

Inviting Friends & Family to Visit
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3520 Prospect Street, N.W.

Washington DC 20057-1013

Phone: 202-687-5867

Fax: 202-687-5944

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