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Each semester, the IEC plans social events and field trips for students. Parties and
other social events are planned throughout each semester around American holidays,
such as Halloween. IEC students have access to a large number of clubs and organizations
available to all Stony Brook students. Please check out the Clubs and Recreations link from the SBU website.
Wolfie Wallet is a pre-paid declining balance account that you can use with your ID
card. It is a safe and convenient way for students to make food purchases on and off
campus, pay for laundry machines, buy things from vending machines and retail locations
on campus. Check out the Wolfie Wallet page on the university website for more information about discounts and locations.
No. IEC students have non-matriculated status and are not authorized to work on or
off campus.
Students are not eligible for a social security number unless they have written proof
of a job offer. Since IEC students are not authorized to work, you are not eligible
for a social security number.
Living on campus is the best opportunity for students to make friends with other students
from the United States and other countries. IEC students can practice conversation
skills by meeting with American students every afternoon after class at the IEC office. The
conversation partners are SBU undergraduates who provide help with speaking, listening,
and learning about American culture. There is also a large number of clubs and organizations
available to all Stony Brook students. Please check out the Clubs and Recreations link from the SBU website.
Students on an F-1 visas who decide to transfer to another school need to contact
the intended school and ask for a “Transfer Report.” This form is completed by the
IEC and sent to the international office at your new school. Students are also required
to complete a "Transfer Out" form to give permission for us to release your SEVIS record to your new school.
You will only be released in SEVIS when an acceptance letter from the new school is
submitted. We can only release your record to one school, so you must be sure. Check
out our Transfer Out page for more information.