If you plan to be absent from your internship for medical or personal reasons, let your Supervisor know in advance. 

For unplanned absences, phone or e-mail your Supervisor to let them know you will be absent, late, etc…Treat this appointment the way you would a job.  Be responsible.  It reflects poorly on you if you do not show up.

Smithsonian offices are closed on Federal Holidays and anytime the Federal Government is closed.  The operating status is found at: www.opm.gov.

It is VERY important to return your Award Agreement for paid internships prior to your arrival.  Failure to do so will result in delayed payments. 

Be sure to check with your banking institution to confirm the correct routing number for electronic funds transfer, and do not rely on the routing number on your check.

• The International Center is located in the S. Dillon Ripley Center “Quad” Building, 3rd Floor, room 3126. 
• Visa questions should be directed to fcb@si.edu.

Foreign language brochures and tours information
http://www.si.edu/visit/foreign_language.htm

Your specific internship program may host additional events and tours specific to your program.

General Smithsonian events are posted at www.si.edu/events. 

Before you attend any events, make sure to clear it with your Supervisor well in advance of attendance.  It is at the discretion of the Supervisor whether or not they allow you to go if an event falls during your internship hours.

• 20% discount in Smithsonian Museum Shops
• 20% discount in some Smithsonian food facilities (NMAH, NMNH, NMAI, SAAM, NPG, Castle)
• One complimentary ticket per week for IMAX screenings
  • Go to the box office at the National Air and Space Museum or the National Museum of Natural History, and present your Smithsonian ID for a ticket.
  • Vouchers are not valid for evening Hollywood films (aka "feature films")

Movie schedule
http://www.si.edu/imax

DC Circulator Bus  
www.dccirculator.com

Smithsonian Employee Shuttle
http://ofeo.si.edu/offices/ofmr/mss/transportation/trans.asp

Local & regional bus service is available throughout Fairfax, Arlington, Prince Georges, and Montgomery counties, and in surrounding communities; Details are posted in the Orientation Guide.