Santa Clara

Relocation and Benefits Information

Greetings from NVIDIA!
Congratulations on your internship offer from NVIDIA! We are excited to welcome you to our company, and were sure
that the months you spend with us will be both challenging and rewarding.
The following information is enclosed for your review:

Relocation to the Bay Area

Housing Rental Tips
Furniture Rental Option
Car Rental Option
Intern Benefits

All internships are a minimum of 12 weeks. Start dates are always on a Monday unless a Monday is a holiday, (then the
start date falls on the following Tuesday), and all end dates are on a Friday. The expectation is that you will be working
your entire internship with NVIDIA outside of weekends and normal holidays. Consult with your Recruiter if you have
questions.
RELOCATION TO THE BAY AREA (if applicable)
Please select one of the following options for relocation. You may NOT combine the two choices so make your decision
wisely.
Option 1 - Air Travel
NVIDIA will purchase one round-trip airline ticket for each intern/co-op if the Santa Clara headquarters is not local to
your current University. The ticket will cover travel from your University location which we have recruited you from to
Santa Clara.
1. Round-trip ticket purchased will be based on the lowest price available at the time of purchase with a maximum
of two connections.
2. When booking travel, arrangements should be made at least seven (7) days in advance in order to take
advantage of cost-effective airfares.
a. Any additional costs incurred after the time of purchase will be the responsibility of the intern/co-op
including flight or date changes. NVIDIA will incur the costs if the reporting manager requests the
changes.
3. Ground transportation to & from the destination airports should be via airport shuttle service, whenever
available, in order to take advantage of cost-effective ground transportation. (Note Car Rental fees will not
be reimbursed for arrivals or departures. If you rent a car it is at your own expense.)
a. Super Shuttle Airport Services (http://www.supershuttle.com/) offers 10% off when booking online.
Discount only applied if paid online and does not apply to exclusive vans or pre-existing reservations.
Discounts cannot be applied retroactively. Valid on select SuperShuttle and ExecuCar services
nationwide. Use this discount code: 8Y46R

To book your airline ticket, e-mail nvidia.intern@corptrav.com and identify yourself as an NVIDIA Intern/Co-op. Please
include your name, e-mail, contact phone number, and preferred dates of initial and return travel. ROUND TRIP
TICKETS SHOULD BE PURCHASED AT THIS TIME. If you dont get a response, please call 800-770-6713.
Option 2 - Driving to & from NVIDIA from your University location (Personal Vehicle only. Rental Car is not
covered)
NVIDIA will cover hotel, meals and gas (travel costs) for an intern/co-op to drive to and from the NVIDIA office in Santa
Clara and your University location, up to a maximum reimbursement. Original receipts must accompany the expense
report (keep your gas receipts). Travel expenses should reasonably reflect the distance you are traveling. For example,
travel less than 400 miles should not require an overnight stay. For each increment of 400 miles an overnight stay is
reasonable.
Hotel max: up to $100 will be reimbursed per night
Meal max: up to $10 Breakfast / $15 Lunch / $25 Dinner will be reimbursed per day
Shipping Policy
The provisions of NVIDIAs shipping policy are as follows:
Up to 100 lbs. of personal items (computers, clothing, books, etc.) can be shipped each way.
Shipping service must be a 3-5-day delivery or greater. Overnight and Next Day services are not covered.
Customs, taxes, and insurance are not covered; you can purchase insurance on your own.
NVIDIA is not liable for lost shipments, damaged shipments, or any additional costs outside of the shipping fee.
All international interns need to be aware of your local laws (import and export) for shipping items back at the
end of your internship.
When returning home from your internship it is recommended that you bring items home with you either directly
on your flight or in your car if you drive. Where you feel it is necessary to ship goods home you will need to work
directly with an outside shipping company, and then submit an expense report to NVIDIA. Changes in the
current laws have created difficulties in shipping personal items from NVIDIA directly.
Personal effects are permitted only to Canada, Australia, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Malaysia,
Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
You must submit your original receipt showing:
The shipping address
Weight of shipment

Type of shipping method

Itemization of costs

Checked-In Luggage
If you do not ship items to Santa Clara, NVIDIA will reimburse up to 100lbs of checked-in luggage fees.
Save your receipt to submit for reimbursement once you start.
NBOUND Forum
Upon acceptance of your offer, you will receive an invitation to Nbound Forum. This forum is dedicated to the exchange
of housing and transportation information for our NVIDIA Interns. Feel free to add/respond to posts. You should have
received a separate email invitation. If you have not received this, please send an email to
NVInternProgram@nvidia.com.

HOUSING TIPS
Housing Resources: Posted on the Nbound Forum are some starting points to search for local area housing such as
http://www.craigslist.org, http://realestate.yahoo.com/, http://www.padmapper.com/, http://www.airbnb.com, or
www.apartments.com which previous interns have found useful. Please see housing recommendations attached at the
end of this document.
Here are some factors to consider when arranging your own housing:

Be sure to ask whether rent includes utilities, phone, cable, furniture, and sheets/towels etc.
Always ask the question, Are there any other costs I need to be aware of? The more often you ask this
question the better your chance of not being hit with a big surprise!
Be sure to get everything in writing.
Usually an upfront security cash deposit on an apartment and furniture rental is required.
You will typically submit an application (along with a fee) and credit report charges when you apply for an
apartment.
There may be some delivery, installation, and pick-up fees for furniture rentals and other rentals.
You may incur monthly utility expenses for water, garbage, and sewer hookups.
Some rentals will charge for cleaning, painting, and redecorating charges when you leave; typically deducted
from your deposit.
Before you sign the lease, understand the terms for terminating you may have to give 1 or 2 month notice (this
may apply even if your rental duration is in the contract).

NOTE: NVIDIA does not provide cash advances on salary or stipend prior to your start date, and cannot verify your
employment until after you start. Please provide your Intern Offer Letter if asked to provide employment verification.
FURNITURE RENTAL
If you choose unfurnished housing, Cort Furniture Rental has a rental showroom about 4 miles from NVIDIA, as well as
an online catalog of furnishings.
Website: http://www.cort.com
Address: 4995 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Phone: (408) 984-0433
Fax: (408) 984-2137
E-mail: stevenscreek-loc@cort.net
Hours: M - F 9-6; SAT 10-5
Example pricing information below is per month and based on a 6-month lease, but shorter lease terms are available.
Contact Cort Furniture directly for more information:

Total 1 bedroom apartment package = $250+

Standard quality Twin Mattress Set = $33.00
Standard quality Queen Mattress Set = $44.00

Color 26 TV = $48.00
DVD Player = $7.00

CAR RENTAL
Best Buy Autos, Inc
830 Stewart Dr. # 217
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Contact: Belal / Mohammed (408)768-5616
http://www.smartlease.me/
Best Buy Autos offers great rates for car rentals. The price varies between $370-$550/month depending on the car
model and duration. This price does not include insurance and taxes. The typical rental duration is 3 months. Contact
Best Buy Autos one month in advance to ensure they will have a car available during the duration of your internship.
For additional information, please contact Belal / Mohammed at (408)768-5616 or info@smartlease.me.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Program
NVIDIA has partnered with Enterprise Rent-A-Car for your car rental needs. Enterprise has waived all surcharges for
NVIDIA interns between the ages of 18 and 25. NOTE NVIDIA does NOT reimburse for Car Rental expenses.
*** Please feel free to explore other car rental options as we cannot guarantee the lowest rate with Enterprise.
How can I make a reservation and where can I rent a car?
There are several ways for you to make reservations.
1. Via the web: www.enterprise.com
You will need to use NVIDIAs Corporate Class Number XZ23326
PIN code is NVI
2. You can contact the rental branches directly at the following numbers:
558 Reed Street, Santa Clara: 408-492-0501
4705 Lafayette Street, Santa Clara: 408-492-0012
San Jose Airport: 408-452-1100
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Program FAQs for NVIDIA interns:
What kind of rate will I get as an NVIDIA Intern?
Listed below are a few examples of the cars Enterprise has available. For the latest pricing and more information,
please contact Enterprise Rent-a-Car directly.
Compact: $30.99/day, $159.99/week, $619.99/month (ex. Dodge Neon, Ford Escort)
Intermediate: $34.99/day, $179.99/week, $649.99/month (ex. Chevy Cavalier, Ford Focus)
Also, Enterprise offers a special for weekend rentals to be 50% off. (For example Friday to Monday)
I'm under 21, can I still rent a vehicle?
Yes, as long as you are over 18, and you carry your own full coverage automobile insurance that will transfer to a rental
car, you are welcome to rent a car as an NVIDIA intern. Enterprise has waived all surcharges for NVIDIA interns
between the ages of 18 and 25.
How does insurance work on the rental car?
Renters 21 years of age and older can either use their personal full coverage automobile insurance, or purchase our
additional protections. If you opt to use your personal insurance, you will want to be certain that you have
comprehensive, collision, and liability insurance, and that it will transfer to a rental car. If you are from outside the US
you must confirm that your coverage will also cover you outside of your country.

What types of protection does Enterprise offer, and what are the costs?
Damage Waiver (DW): $8.99/day or $150.00/month. DW would cover the cost of any comprehensive or collision losses
to the rented vehicle, as well as administrative and loss of use fees.
Supplement Liability Protection (SLP): $9.95/day. SLP provides up to $1 million in coverage for 3rd party claims made
against you, the renter, should you be responsible for an accident.
Are there any additional charges I should be aware of?
Sales Taxes, Airport Access Fees, Youthful Driver Surcharges, and any other applicable charges.
Can I share the rental car with another NVIDIA Intern?
Enterprise can authorize additional drivers on a rental contract. Just let them know and they will work out the details.
DIRECT DEPOSIT
NVIDIA recommends all employees, including interns/co-ops, to sign up for Direct Deposit. Direct Deposit saves you
time and helps reduce company costs. You must have a U.S. bank account in order to sign up for direct deposit. Once
on board and you have established your U.S. bank account, you will be able to set-up your Direct Deposit online. Its that
simple. No paper forms to complete. No copies of blank checks required. You just need to know your Bank Routing
Number and your bank account number. You can obtain this information directly off your personal checks, your bank
directly or online with your bank.
INTERN and CO-OP BENEFITS
Intern and Co-op Program
The University Relations team hosts several activities and events for interns and co-ops throughout the season. Our
goal is to have open communication with you to ensure that you are getting the most out of your learning experience at
NVIDIA, while keeping it fun.
Intern Stipend Housing/Transportation and Bike Stipend * Applicable if you are full time (40 hours per week)
You will receive a temporary housing/transportation stipend of $3,250, less taxes and deductions, which reflects a
projected internship of 10 weeks and will be paid to you in your first paycheck. If your internship term is longer or shorter
than 10 weeks, the appropriate adjustments will be reconciled on your final paycheck, and will be calculated using a
payment rate of $325.00 per week. This stipend is designed to offset some of your temporary housing and transportation
costs, assist with other temporary living expenses and is subject to change to reflect current market conditions.
In addition to the housing stipend, you will receive an additional $200 Transportation/ Bike Stipend to help with the
rental or purchase of a bicycle, bus passes, gas, train tickets, or taxis so you can get to and from work. You will need to
submit an expense report with receipt(s) for this reimbursement. If you purchase a bike and do not plan to ship it back
with you, and you are located in the Santa Clara, you can always donate it to a local childrens center. Please contact
the UR team if you are interested in donating your bike.
Health Benefits
Medical
As a fulltime intern, if you do not already have medical coverage through your parents or school for the location and
duration of your internship, NVIDIA provides you with the option to obtain medical insurance coverage. NVIDIA offers
comprehensive health care coverage for you and your family.
NVIDIA will cover you in a medical plan based upon where you live: In Santa Clara, CA Your health care option is
Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization. This plan provides comprehensive medical coverage.

All interns are automatically enrolled from date of hire. You have the option to decline coverage within 31 days of your
start date. If you decline coverage, you will receive $46.15 credit into each paycheck. This coverage credit is mean to
assist with any other coverage you may already be participating in.
Vision
Vision coverage is available through the Vision Service Plan.
Dental
Dental coverage is available through the NVIDIA Dental Plan. In-network preventive care (cleanings, exams, and X-rays)
is covered at 100 percent.
Additional information will be provided during orientation.
Meals at NVIDIA
NVIDIA provides a $5 subsidy for dinner at our Nth Street Caf, Monday through Friday from 7PM-8PM, excluding
holidays. The goal of offering subsidized dinner is to encourage communication and cross-organizational team building.
Please note that you will need to bring your Nvidia badge.
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Interns do not accrue paid time off, vacation days, or floating holidays. However, interns do receive NVIDIA paid
holidays.
Paid Holidays are as follows:
Date
Day
2015 Holidays
1/1/2015 Thursday
New Year's Day
1/2/2015 Friday
Day After New Year's
2/16/2015 Monday
Presidents Day
5/25/2015 Monday
Memorial Day
7/3/2015 Friday
Independence Day Observed
9/7/2015 Monday
Labor Day
11/26/2015 Thursday
Thanksgiving Day
11/27/2015 Friday
Day After Thanksgiving
12/24/2015 Thursday
Christmas Eve
12/25/2015 Friday
Christmas Day
12/31/2015 Thursday
New Year's Eve
Intern Events
Lunch/Dinner Meetings * Lab Tours * Team building events * Executive Social
Company Gear Store
NVIDIAs Gear Store can be found on our website and on our intranet once you are onboard.
Employee Purchase Programs (EPP)
NVIDIA has several Employee Purchase Programs. As and NVIDIA employee, you can take advantage of savings from
the following vendors and/or partners: Microsoft, Apple, eVGA Graphics Cards, Dell, CDW.com, CompUSA, HewlettPackard, Solutions 4 Sure (an Office Depot company), United Micro, Software House International, Alienware, Sharp,
and Toshiba.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
NVIDIA's EAP, administered by CONCERN, provides you with professional, private and confidential services through a
network of qualified counselors and resources. CONCERN professionals will assess, advise, and recommend options to
help you and your family members with a variety of services, including:

Marriage and relationship issues

Family problems
Stress and anxiety
Depression

Grief and loss

Anger management
Alcohol and drug dependency

Through the EAP, you and your family members may receive up to five sessions with a CONCERN counselor per
incident, per year. All records, including medical information, referrals and evaluations, are kept confidential in
accordance with federal and state laws. Unless you choose to notify NVIDIA, your participation in the EAP remains
strictly confidential. CONCERN will not share information without your written permission. The only exception is in
instances where the life and safety of an individual is seriously threatened, or if disclosure is required by law.
In addition to these benefits of a typical Employee Assistance Program, CONCERN offers telephonic consultations for
various Work and Life Service, including:

Parenting and Childcare Resources

Financial Counseling
Eldercare Services

Career Management
Legal Consultations

You'll also have access to comprehensive online resources through the CONCERN website.
Other Benefits
NVIDIA Clubs
Athletic Club Discounts
Commuter Shuttle
Onsite Dry Cleaning

Onsite Fitness Classes

Onsite Car Detailing
Onsite Dental
Theme Park Discounts

If you have any questions regarding the information provided, please dont hesitate to contact the University team at
NVInternprogram@nvidia.com.

WELCOME TO NVIDIA - We look forward to seeing you soon!!!

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2.4
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NOTE: Please reach out to the apartments directly for more information (i.e. pricing, lease type, deposit, and etc.)

Other Housing Resources

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/
https://www.airbnb.com/
http://www.padmapper.com/
http://www.apartments.com/
http://realestate.yahoo.com/

Commuter Shuttles
ACE Train
CalTrain

There are 2 free shuttles to NVIDIA and back from the Great America ACE and Lawrence CalTrain station
For ACE train riders, the Yellow Line shuttle is available out of the Great America ACE station
(http://www.vta.org/routes/rt827)
For CalTrain riders, the Bowers/Walsh employer shuttle is available out of the Lawrence station
(http://www.caltrain.com/schedules/Shuttles/Bowers_Walsh_Shuttle.html)