SDSU nursing school/international student/ No SS#

[cella7971]

Hi all,

I'm new around here.

I have a question about SDSU's nursing school requirements. I don't know if anyone had this kind of problem before. I know that they need to check the students' background, drug test, etc. BUT I'm an international student and I don't have a social security number for the background check. What should I do? Has anyone gone through this problem before?? I mean.. I've gone through the rejection etc, and I need to get into SON because I don't want to waste my time anymore. I know that I have good grades and have more than enough points to get into the program, but why does this have to happen right now?

PS: One of the lady even told me that clinical sites won't accept anyone without a SSN.

I'm desperately in need of help/advices....please....

Thanks in advance.....

[NurseCubanitaRN2b, BSN, RN]

You need to speak with someone in charge of the nursing program there at San Diego State...They will know exactly what you need to do as an Internationl Student...Good Luck

[Bellybear]

Hello there! I was an international student before and I was not asked for a SS# in school. I did have one, but as far as I know, the school would give you an identification number as a foreign student.

SS#s these days are only given if you have a job offer within school, and not given out for anything else anymore. I could be wrong though, so it's best for you to go to the international student advisor to ask for help. Immigration rules change all the time -- you can also check on the www.uscis.gov and http://www.ssa.gov..