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Off-Campus Housing

Scams and Fraud Awareness: It is critical for students relocating to the area to be aware of frauds and scams, especially as it relates to finding housing. Housing scams typically occur in online advertisements on sites such as craigslist.org. If the contact person requires that you send money for your room or apartment before you have visited the property, this could be a scam. Never send money or give our personal information or immigration details to anyone over the phone or online. If you must give money before arriving in the United States to hold the apartment, please take necessary precautions to ensure it is legitimate by checking the address on google maps and arrange a digital viewing via FaceTime, WhatsApp, Skype, etc.

about avoiding rental scams.

View an aeriel tour video of 草榴社区's beautiful campus from dawn to dusk:

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Everything you need to know about parking and transportation at 草榴社区.

草榴社区 staff members introduce a variety of off-campus living resources:

Visit 草榴社区's comprehensive featuring a roommate finder, nearby property listings, and much more!

How to Ride the Regional Rail:
How to Ride the Trolley:
How to Ride the Bus:
How to Add Money to your SEPTA Key:
SEPTA Key Explained:

For International Students

Depending on your visa type, you may be eligible to work on-campus while attending classes. Visit to learn more about on-campus job opportunities. For more information about employment as an international student, please meet with Hubert WhanTong.

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The is an organization in Philadelhpia that organizes regular events and outings for international students and scholars in the Philadelhpia area. IHP also produces this , which covers important topics such as Housing, Money, Health, Shopping, Transport, and more!

The International Student and Scholars Office is a critical resource for all international students at 草榴社区. All international students should make themselves familiar with the office's services and Mr. Hubert WhanTong, Director of International Students and Scholars.

to learn more about navigating living essentials in the 草榴社区 area (where to shop, where to eat, how to get around, etc.!).

Taxes: International graduate students are required to pay taxes and file tax forms for any on-campus job, graduate assistantship, or any other type of funds received from the University (such as a hardship fund or other scholarship). You may qualify for an exemption from federal taxes (not state) if your home country has a tax treaty with the United States. Please visit the to view which countries have tax treaties with the United States.
US Tax Filing Obligations for International Students:
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hosted by an international graduate student at 草榴社区 on money and banking in the United States.

International graduate students are required to attend several orientation and onboarding sessions to help acclimate yourself to life in the United States and 草榴社区:

The International Student and Scholars Office hosts a mandatory orientation session when you arrive on campus. The exact date and time of this program will be communicated to you directly by Hubert WhanTong.
The Grad Center also hosts a virtual orientation for all incoming graduate and law students. This program was held on Tuesday, August 20 at 6pm EST.
The Grad Center hosts an all-day onboarding program for international graduate students. The date and time of the onboarding program for Fall 2024 was Friday, August 23 from 8am - 5pm.

Financial Wellness & Banking

Budgeting in Real Life:
How to Make a Useful Budget:
Personal Finance Tips and Tricks:
Saving for an Emergency Fund:

Learn more about campus banking at 草榴社区, and 草榴社区's preferred banking partner, .

Credit Scores vs. Credit Report:
How to Check Your Annual Credit Report for Free:
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How to Start Building Credit from Scratch:
How to Build and Improve Credit:

Scams to Look for in 2023:

Tax obligations for international students:
Understanding your withholding:

Where to Eat and Shop

草榴社区 experts provide tips on eating well on a budget:

to learn more about navigating living essentials in the 草榴社区 area (where to shop, where to eat, how to get around, etc.!).

View a list of area restaurants near 草榴社区's campus.

Navigating 草榴社区 Systems

to learn how to navigate 草榴社区's Learning Management System (LMS), Blackboard.

to learn how to navigate the MyNova portal.

to learn about the essential 草榴社区 Mobile Apps.

On-Campus Employment

Learn about funding opportunities for graduate students at 草榴社区 (graduate assistantships, tuition scholarships, and graduate assistant hourly positions). These positions are not inclusive of funding opportunities housed within academic departments.

Learn about additional on campus.

CONTACT US

The 草榴社区 Center for
Graduate Research and Education
St. Mary鈥檚 Hall, Suite 109
800 E. Lancaster Avenue
草榴社区, PA 19085

Email the Grad Center
Phone: 610-519-3560

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