What does a newly appointed student researcher have to do if they need a Social Security Number (SSN)?

Step 1 - Log in to AccessVis, http://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/visa/
      Go to the drop-down link for F-1 Student Services
      Select SSN Authorization Request – Go here for more info:
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/visa/life-at-sbu/social-security-card...