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International Student Guide WELCOME TO FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

WELCOME! Welcome, and congratulations once again on your acceptance and enrollment at Fairfield University. This guidebook has been designed to simplify the next steps in the process and to answer questions you may have about your arrival to campus.

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fairfield.edu ABOUT FAIRFIELD ABOUT FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY MISSION & IDENTITY MISSION UNIVERSITY FAIRFIELD for leadership and service students prepares that Jesuit institution comprehensive is a University Fairfield an from has grown Society of Jesus, the University the in 1942 by Founded changing world. in a constantly than 5,000 of more university a coeducational into in 1947 male students undergraduate of 303 initial class degrees than 45,000 more has awarded the University Along the way, students. and graduate undergraduate and nationally. both regionally excellence educational for a reputation and has developed 1951, since a human person. As every dignity of the God-given celebrates and spirit. It in both tradition is Catholic Fairfield justice, scholarship, for its concerns who share those of all beliefs and traditions it welcomes university, Catholic community. university the which their membership brings to the diversity, and it values truth and freedom, to our rise gives an identity that university, and Catholic of its identity as a Jesuit is proud University Fairfield to students prepares that and professions arts, sciences in the liberal education mission: institutional vibrant justice. and promote serve to rigor and a determination critical with insight, empathy, lead their communities FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT – INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LIFE STUDENT – INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF STUDENT FAIRFIELD and scholars with students all international assists Life, Student Student Engagement, International of Office The University. Fairfield at life to as adjusting as well matters visa and immigration from Friday through Monday are open we Room 96, and Center: Campus in Barone is located Our office 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for submitting documents and detailed inquiries are available by appointment. You can can appointment. You by available inquiries are submitting documents and detailed for 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. . [email protected] us at contact and Friday Thursday Wednesday, periods on Monday, see their advisor during walk-in to can walk-in Students 3-6 p.m. from or Tuesday 2-4 p.m. from About Fiarfield International Student Guide FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY wave onthebeachesofRhodeIsland! time? Students cancheerontheBoston Red Sox at Fenway, jumponaskiliftat majestic Mt.Tom, orcatch a City to take in aBroadway show, orheadeast andenjoy thevibrancy ofhistoric New Haven. Have alittlemore can enjoy allthetown hasto offer. They canalsohoponatrain and—inless thananhour—arrive inNew York The historic shoreline town ofFairfield offers apeaceful oasis for studyand recreation. Familiesand students TOWN OFFAIRFIELD from theseareas. Many students whoattend Fairfield are Connecticut (CT) andNew Jersey (NJ). as theTri-State area, includes New York (NY), The New York Metropolitan area, alsoknown THE TRI-STATE AREA ABOUT FAIRFIELD

NJ NY Fairfield CT Preparing for Fairfield 5 fairfield.edu A valid passport A valid visa U.S. A valid as an F1 coming are if you I-20 (only Form A valid student) as a J1 coming are if you (only DS-2019 A valid student) finances of Declaration I-94 Form

• • • • • • PASSPORT your by is a document issued passport The outside travel to permission giving you government embassy your through It is renewed country. of your identity as your it serves and consul or the nearest keep to sure Make country. in a foreign documentation should also keep You place. in a safe passport your in case the place in a safe passport of your a copy will be able to embassy Your or stolen. original is lost can provide if you promptly, more a replacement issue to you for of the original. In order them with a copy your States, the United in legal status maintain your passport For all time. at current remain must passport PREPARING FOR FAIRFIELD FOR PREPARING Move-a-roo interactive with an move Get help planning your . on www.movearoo.com checklist moving in the States Study government free offers in the States Study the rules and regulations explain that resources in the process student the international governing . www.studyinthestates.dhs.gov Visit States. United of State Department U.S. a visa on apply for to how about Information . www.travel.state.gov

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS IMPORTANT the for States in the United study to coming are If you certain procedures follow to you will need time, first documentation the necessary acquire to in order you The documents Fairfield. at study to you allowing will need are: • • • PRE-DEPARTURE PLANNING PRE-DEPARTURE Fairfield to transition successful your ensure To planning before start will need to students University, States: arriving in the United Preparing for Fairfield International Student Guide FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY letter from theOffice of StudentEngagement. you are afull-timestudent. You may request sucha renewal, your embassy may needaletter verifying that applications require furtheradministrative processing, fingerprint scanwillbequickly taken. Somevisa process, usuallyat theinterview, anink-free, digital where you willapply. Duringthevisaapplication more by visitingtheEmbassy orConsulate website review embassy specificinstructions, andmuch for aninterview, pay theapplication processing fee, websites. Learn how to scheduleanappointment or Consulate worldwide isavailable onmost embassy processing time information for each U.S. Embassy Visa wait timesfor interview appointmentsandvisa vary, soearlyvisaapplication isstrongly encouraged. time for aninterview appointmentfor applicantscan unless requested by embassy orconsulate. The waiting 80 andolder, generally do notrequire aninterview, exceptions. Persons age13andyounger, andage visa applicantsfrom age14through 79, withfew at theembassy consular sectionisrequired for As partofthevisaapplication process, aninterview Applying for aVisa student orexchange visitor's stay inthe United States. the DHSandDepartmentofState (DOS) throughout a information andevent notifications viatheInternet, to schools andprogram sponsorsto transmit mandatory their dependents(F-2,M-2,andJ-2).SEVISenables students (FandMvisa),exchange visitors (J visa), and accurate andcurrent information onnonimmigrant SEVIS isanInternet-based system that maintains and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). student information is maintainedintheStudent M andJcategory visitors. Exchange visitor and monitor schoolandexchange programs andF, Security (DHS)andDepartmentofState better is designedto helptheDepartmentofHomeland The Student andExchange Visitor Program (SEVP) about it? What isSEVISandSEVP?What shouldyou know Department Visa Homepage. procedures regarding visas,pleasevisittheState about thedefinitionofavisa,as well aspoliciesand not guarantee entryinto theU.S. For more information immigration officer toenter theUnited States. Itdoes port-of entryandrequest permission from theU.S. A visaallows aforeign citizen to travel to aU.S. What isaVisa? APPLYING FOR AUNITEDSTATES VISA PREPARING FOR FAIRFIELD What are theRequired Visa Fees? All applicantsshouldbeprepared to provide: • • and documentation asexplained below: Each applicantfor aJ-1 visamust submitthese forms Required Documentation additional documents. different questions andbe required to submitdifferent two students applyingfor samevisamay beasked student’s personalandacademicsituation isdifferent; interview by aConsular Officer. Also, becauseeach which takes additionaltimeafter thevisaapplicant's • • • • • • •

more abouttheDS-160 onlineprocess. Form DS-160. Visit theDS-160 webpage to learn Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, section for SEVISinformation. must signtheDS-2019 form. Seetheprevious you by your school.You andyour schoolofficial generated Form, DS-2019, whichwas provided to Form DS-2019. You willneedto submitaSEVIS been paid,whenyou come for your visainterview. showing thevisaapplication processing fee has State's website. You willneedto provide areceipt government services checktheDepartment of fee - For current fees for DepartmentofState Nonimmigrant visaapplication processing original bankbooksand/or statements. licenses, etc., andtaxdocuments,aswell as own abusiness, pleasebringbusiness registration, books and/or statements. Ifyou oryour sponsor bring income taxdocumentsandoriginalbank or your sponsorisasalariedemployee, please period ofyour intended study. For example, ifyou cover your tuitionandlivingexpenses duringthe who are sponsoringyou have sufficientfunds to Financial evidence that shows you oryour parents institutions attended. Transcripts anddiplomasfrom previous The SEVISI-901 fee receipt. show payment ofthevisaapplication fee. A MachineReadable Visa (MRV) fee receipt to One (1)2x2photograph. visa must complete anapplication. included inthepassport, eachperson desiringa provide exemptions). Ifmore thanonepersonis United States (unless country-specific agreements the applicant'sintended periodofstay inthe and withavalidity date at least sixmonthsbeyond A passport valid for travel to the United States Preparing for Fairfield 7 fairfield.edu Form I-20 Form be obtained visa to the F-1 for I-20 allows Form The students international full-time for and is required an I-20 is sent after Form The University. Fairfield at all necessary has completed student international the to admitted has been procedures, application of admission, the offer has accepted of study, program deposit and confirmation and has paid the required fees. DS-2019 Form is a government DS-2019 Form I-20, Form Similarly to to come to eligibility your document, which certifies student, professor exchange as an University Fairfield clearly defines the form This scholar. or research program exchange of your and conditions parameters DS-2019 valid You need a by the sponsor. as defined in stay your visa for visitor exchange obtain a J-1 to can only be obtained A DS-2019 States. the United been admitted you have once University Fairfield from University. Fairfield at program an approved to of Finances Declaration submit will need to you visa, a student secure To the cover you can to show financial documentation page of Please see first one full year. tuition for of cost estimates. cost for or DS-2019 I-20 Form your PREPARING FOR FAIRFIELD FOR PREPARING Visa issuance fee - Additionally, if the visa is - Additionally, fee issuance Visa will be an additional visa issuance there issued, the Please consult if applicable. fee, reciprocity on the Department of Tables Reciprocity Visa a visa pay you must if find out to website State's amount the fee and what fee reciprocity issuance visa, it is the for issuance for is a fee is. If there to charged the fee to possible equal as nearly as applicant's country the by citizens States United of nationality.

TYPES OF VISA visas. types of non-immigrant 65 different are There based on the determined are categories These States. the United visit to purpose of the foreigner's and tourism only B visas (for Of these 65 categories, and students), of F-1 F-2 visas (dependents business), enroll to not legally allowed are visas) C visas (transit program. full-time in a degree-seeking the United to coming student As an international or J-1 status student will need either F-1 you States, status. visitor exchange enter to visa permits an individual student F-1 The an authorized at full-time study for States the United status, obtain F-1 To States. in the United institution of I-20 (Certificate a Form present to it is necessary an American Embassy. Eligibility) to permits the individual to status visitor exchange J-1 research, teaching, study, for States the United enter to DS-2019 a Form individual presents The or training. visa. He/ obtain a J-1 to abroad an American Embassy engage in the activities specified on to she is obligated Students States. while in the United DS-2019 the Form support either receive visas generally holding J-1 the or hold scholarships from the University from The or home government. government States United which sponsor is the organization visitor's exchange not be the or may which may DS-2019, the form issues financial support. actually provides that agency • Useful Links visa information: Department of State www.travel.state.gov/content/visas/en.html www.fmjfee.gov information: SEVIS Fee Enforcement: and Customs Immigration U.S. www.ice.gov/sevis/i901 Scholar Students and International University Fairfield www.fairfield.edu/international Services: Preparing for Fairfield International Student Guide FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY found onlineat www.fairfield.edu/immunization. More detailsandcopies ofthemedicalform canbe Remember: • • • • • • • • • • the following immunizations: under Connecticut law to provide documentation of All students bornafter January1st, 1957 are required classes. will needto beincompliance inorder to register for Immunization requirements are strictly enforced. You www.fairfield.edu/immunization for allrequirements. Health Center ([email protected]). Please, visit University MedicalReport Form by emailto the All students must complete andsubmittheFairfield IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS maintain your status. able to stay legallyintheUnited States aslongyou means "duration ofstatus." Inotherwords, you willbe States. For F-1 students this willread "D/S" which card determines thelengthofyour stay intheUnited status. Besidesdetermining your status, theI-94 country asatourist (B-2),student (F-1), orany other This documentdetermines whetheryou are inthe different categories correspond to visacategories. reason for beingintheUnited States, andthe www.i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home. Status isyour The I-94Form canberetrieved on-lineat: Form I-94

tuberculosis testing Vaccination withBCG doesnotpreclude x-ray Students testing positive must alsohave achest must alsobetested for tuberculosis tuberculosis (listed ontheMedicalReport Form) Students from countries withhighrates of Dates should belisted asmonth/day/year Forms must becompleted inEnglish recommended 3 seriesofHepatitis Bvaccine are strongly campus 1 doseofMeningitisvaccine (MCV4) iflivingon care provider confirming immunity 2 doesofVaricella vaccine orlabresult/health Rubella (MMR) 2 dosesofvaccine against Mumps,Measles,and past 10years) Current Tetanus/Diphtheria booster (withinthe PREPARING FOR FAIRFIELD Orientation. insurance IDcard. This willbeexplained furtherduring insurance website ande-mailedalinkto printoutyour you willbegiven instructions onhow to loginto the start ofyour academic semester. Uponenrollment, You willbeenrolled inFairfield’s insurance prior to the Information sheet,includedinyour welcome packet. please refer to theFinancialObligations andPayment fairfield.edu. For questions aboutpayment methods, charged for insurance shouldbesentto international@ Any questions aboutthe coverage andamountbeing and there are nomonthlypayment plansavailable. accounts. Insurance must bepaidinfullto theBursar, of insurance, andtheBursarwillcharge students’ Student Engagementwilladvisestudents onthecost apply to thosewhoare applicable. The Office of and theUSgovernment. The policy willautomatically because itmeetstherequirements oftheUniversity Fairfield’s international student healthinsurance status at Fairfield University are required to purchase All students andtheirdependentsinF-1/F-2 orJ-1/J-2 HEALTH INSURANCEREQUIREMENTS please [email protected]. without thisconfirmation. If you have any questions, be ableto move into housingorregister for classes than gettingthemdoneintheUS,andyou willnot completed priorto your arrival; itwillbemuchcheaper examination andany necessary immunizations We strongly recommend having your physical Prime Time Shuttle, travels from Kennedy, LaGuardia GO AirportShuttleConnecticut, formerly known as current rates andfares at www.ctlimo.com. University campus.Contact Connecticut Limousinefor approximately $7 includingtip, isavailable to the Connecticut. From Bridgeport, a7-minute taxiride, LaGuardia, andNewark Airportsto Bridgeport, Connecticut Limousinetravels from Kennedy, airports: are two public meansoftransportation from these Newark Airportistwo hoursfrom Fairfield. There car from Kennedy orLaGuardia, barringheavy traffic. Fairfield University isanhourandfifteen minutes by Newark AirportinNew Jersey. through LaGuardia AirportinNew York Cityorthrough Kennedy AirportinNew York City. Othersarrive Most students come into theUnited States through TRANSPORTATION FROMTHEAIRPORT Preparing for Fairfield 9 fairfield.edu

If you are coming from Boston, take the Amtrak train train the Amtrak take Boston, from coming are If you or Bridgeport. From Haven New at either and connect a Metro- can take or Bridgeport you Haven either New You can then take station. the Fairfield to North train or questions, any you have If to campus. Cab Fairfield Office contact please need special accommodations, 203-254-4110, Engagement at of Student e-mail. or by The calendar is on the University web site site web calendar is on the University The fairfield.edu/academics/academiccalendar at PREPARING FOR FAIRFIELD FOR PREPARING 2theairport.com/universities/ ACADEMIC CALENDAR: CALENDAR: ACADEMIC and Newark Airports directly to the Fairfield University University the Fairfield to directly Airports and Newark Fairfield for rate a special offer campus and they current Go Airport Shuttle for Contact students. because it will this service prefer We fares. and rates information, more For campus. to directly bring you please visit www. . fairfielduniversity.php GO Limousine or either Connecticut contact may You Desk in Transportation the Ground Airport Shuttle at Pick up the of the terminal. area the baggage claim tell and hire to choose you that phone of the carrier Fairfield go to to like would you that the dispatcher further directions. you give will He/she University. Arriving at Fairfield International Student Guide FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY Fall andSpringsemesters, fulltimeGraduate students account toward thefollowing semester charges. For semester. Any excess fundswillbeheldonthe student charged to thestudent account for thecurrent cost ofUniversity tuition,fees, andhealthinsurance processing. Incoming payments must belimited to the days before thepayment deadlineto ensure timely that students initiate theirpayment at least 10business of international payment therefore, itisrecommended Holidays andothercelebrations may delay processing Payment canbemadeviawww.fairfield.flywire.com . www.fairfield.edu/undergraduatetuitionfees. Tuition andfees canbefound onlineat Full-Time Undergraduates (BA/BS): www.fairfield.edu/graduatetuitionfees. Tuition andfees canbefound onlineat Full-Time Graduates (MA/MS/MBA/DNP): summer semester. semester, January1for springsemester, andMay 1for any otherapplicablefees isdueAugust 1for fall Payment ofUniversity tuition,healthinsurance, and PAYMENT INFORMATION FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS AND • • • • • have thefollowing: sums ofcash.Instead, itissuggested students bring/ University strongly advisesstudents to notbringlarge funds to cover immediate arrival expenses. The All students shouldarrive at Fairfield withenough FUNDS FOR YOUR ARRIVAL

associated withwiringfunds. account where fundscanbewired. There are fees Once intheU.S., students canopenabank Wire Transfers these fundsfor immediate cash. available for upto 3weeks, sodonotrely upon check to openanaccount. However, fundsare not Students canbringabankdraft oraforeign Bank Checks/Drafts businesses accept international credit cards. Note to students: NotallU.S. stores and International Credit Cards check cards. Funds are immediately available withATMs and Electronic Banking available andcanbereplaced iflost orstolen. With traveler’s checksfundsare immediately Traveler’s Checks ARRIVING AT FAIRFIELD www.travelex.com 203-254-1359 Westport, CT 1495 Post Road East Travelex America currency at somebanksandthebelow location: recommended, students canexchange foreign Though theuseofadebitcard ishighly FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE please visitwww.fairfield.edu/internationalstudentlife. International Student Life. For more information, their arrival to theOffice of StudentEngagement, Students willneedto update theiraddress andreport status andabilityto return to theU.S. inthefuture. and canleadto seriousconsequences for your legal Failure to dosomay result inatermination ofprogram to theUniversity after theirinitialarrival inthecountry. U.S. immigration laws require allnew students report FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY REPORTING YOUR ARRIVAL TO E-Mail: [email protected] Phone 203-254-4000 ext. 4102, 2410, 4191 or2165 Bursar Contact Information payment planoption. For theSummersemester, there isnomonthly online at www.fairfield.edu/paymentplans. insurance. Detailsofthepayment plancanbefound 33% oftuitionplus100%allfees and100%ofhealth is dueat registration. This first installment must include utilize themonthlypayment plan,thefirst installment processing fee for the payment plan.Ifyou chooseto fees (notincludinghealthinsurance). There isa may utilize amonthlypayment planfor tuitionand Getting Settled 1111 fairfield.edu fairfield.edu

CVS Road Post 700 CT 06824 Fairfield, CVS Avenue 330 Grasmere CT 06824 Fairfield, CVS Turnpike Black Rock 961 CT 06824 Fairfield, SKYPE free make to students allows that is software SKYPE camera. calls with the use of a web video and voice and share messages can also send instant users SKYPE users. files with other SKYPE WhatsApp and call people all over text to you allows WhatsApp get started. the app to Download the world. GETTING SETTLED GETTING

Telephone Services Telephone code is 203. the area in Fairfield, live If you Safety Department of Public call ext. should students emergency, any report To program to are All students 4090 or 203-254-4090. to phones prior their cell into the DPS phone number arriving on campus. Assistance Directory is a fee. There get an operator. to Call 411 U.S. Calling outside the + phone number. + city code code + country Call 011 code area but calling outside local In the U.S. digit phone + seven code digit area Call 1 + three number. code Calling in local area phone number. + seven-digit code Call the area phone another on-campus On-campus to digits of the phone number, four Call only the last which is an extension. phone an off-campus On-campus phone to digit phone number. + seven code Dial 8 + 1 + area Pages Yellow lists Pages, book, Yellow phone directory The stores, businesses, for information all contact and agencies, city services government restaurants, is www. website The in the area. attractions tourist . yellowpages.com/fairfield-ct Phones Cell will they phone, a cell have already may students Since major Many about its use in the U.S. inquire need to plans. international offer phone companies cell Cards Calling International using an international can call home by Students or on the Internet which can be purchased calling card, below: listed store or convenience grocery any at Walgreen’s East Kings Highway 414 CT 06825 Fairfield, 7-11 Road Reef 257 CT 06824 Fairfield, Aide Rite Road Post 1619 CT 06824 Fairfield, Getting Settled International Student Guide FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY 203-254-4110. please contact usat [email protected] or a SocialSecurityNumber. Ifyou have any questions, and have anoffer ofemployment, you must apply for immigrants. Ifyou are planning to work intheU.S. everyone whoworks intheU.S., includingnon- A SocialSecuritynumber(SSN) isrequired for Social SecurityNumber information, pleasevisitwww.fairfield.edu/stagcard . p.m. andonTuesday from 10a.m.–6p.m. For more Wednesday, Thursday andFriday from 8:30a.m.–4:30 the Barone CampusCenter. The office isopen Monday, The StagCard Office islocated inthe Lower Level of expected to carrythe card at alltimes. taken whenthey arrive oncampus.Students are identification card. Students canhave theirpicture The StagCard isFairfield University’s official StagCard orConnecticut Driver’s License. identification untilthey gettheir Fairfield University The students’ passport willbetheirmainform of Passport andArrival Documents IDENTIFICATION • • • • courier services: delivery ofapackage, contact thefollowing express FedEx ortheUPSStore. Ifyou needovernight orquick In additionto theU.S. Post Office, studentscango to Fairfield, CT06824 1300 Post Road, Ste. 5 Fairfield, CT06824 1881 BlackRock Turnpike Fairfield, CT06824 357 Commerce Drive Post Offices near Fairfield’s campusinclude: or registered mailthrough theU.S. Post Office. U.S. and packages by first class, priority, express, certified to undergraduate students), students cansendletters In addition,to anon-campusmailbox (provided only United States Post Office

1-800-742-5877 United Parcel Service (UPS)www.ups.com US Postal Service www.usps.com 1-800-275-8777 1-800-463-3339 Federal Express www.fedex.com 1-800-225-5345 DHL Worldwide Express www.dhl.com GETTING SETTLED Application Process forms/217005. Arrival Form onOrgSync: www.orgsync.com/122880/ entering thecountry andthesubmission oftheScholar J-1 visitingscholarsmust wait 10business days after arrival intheU.S. F-1 andJ-1 students wait aminimumof10days after The SocialSecurityAdministration recommends that the country before issuing aSocialSecurityNumber. Administration willneedto verify your legalentryinto must alsohave ajoboffer. The SocialSecurity order to applyfor aSocialSecurityNumber. Students Students must bephysically present intheU.S. in When to Applyfor SocialSecurity ollect allrequired documentation, whichincludes 1. 4. omplete aSocialSecurityapplication form SS-5 3. 2. Documents Application Required Work Permit Letter* Employer’s DS-2019 I-20 I-94 Passport

06606. at 3885MainStreet, 3rd Floor, Bridgeport,CT Administration’s office. The office is located other required documentsto theSocialSecurity website at www.ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf. available from theSocialSecurityOffice oronthe follow theinstructions to complete theform. select "On-CampusWork Authorization" andthen OrgSync. Once you begintheform, besure to form ontheInternational Student Life pageon C Submit theapplica C Fill outtheOnlineInt

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Getting Settled 13 fairfield.edu Non-U.S. citizens seeking a first-time driver’s license license driver’s a first-time seeking citizens Non-U.S. to the DMV to going Prior the DMV Office. go to must International Online fill out the applicants must office, Life Student International the on form Request Student to be sure begin the form, you Once page on OrgSync. the ID" and then follow License/State select "Driver's bring must Students the form. complete to instructions of Connecticut proof and passport an I-94 document, of 2 pieces in the form can be proven which residency. the US. in residence official your to of mail addressed and test a knowledge take must drivers First-time Appointments a license. being issued before test road and the knowledge take to in order mandatory are can students test, the road for study To tests. road Manual as Driver’s of the Connecticut a copy download supply an insured must Students sample tests. as well more For test. the road for vehicle and registered . please visit www.ct.gov/dmv information, Card Identification Connecticut can card identification a non-driver In Connecticut, a CT you don't have if identification be used as photo GETTING SETTLED GETTING Upon completion of the above steps, students will will students steps, of the above Upon completion in two in the mail card their Social Security receive Security their Social receive students Once weeks. about where should be careful students Number, their Social Security Number. give whom they and to with them or carry their card should never Students or email phone, Security Number over their Social give purposes.. government official it is for unless websites License Driver’s Connecticut (IDP) is an English Permit Driver An International issued license language driver's a foreign of translation country. a foreign by Connecticut: to and Visitors Students (IDP) is not considered Driving Permit An International foreign the valid accompany It must license. a valid to or visitor permits a student Connecticut license. a period for in Connecticut vehicle a motor operate If the license. her foreign with his or one year of up to English or Spanish, is in a language other than license which an IDP, by be accompanied must the license license. of the foreign as an English translation serves Getting Settled International Student Guide FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY (www.ctpost.com), The New York Times New Haven Register (www.nhregister.com), CT Post There are many localnewspapers, whichincludethe NEWS SOURCES deposit money onthecard inorder to use. a “Secure Credit Card,” whichrequires students to students canestablish acredit history by obtaining they may beunableto obtainacredit card. However, If students donothave acredit history intheU.S., Credit Cards funds. account to pay bills,transfer, withdraw anddeposit Fairfield recommends all students to have achecking Bank. Citibank, People’s United andHudsonCitySavings to campusincludeWebster, TD, Chase, Wells Fargo, in GonzagaAuditorium. Otherbanksincloseproximity America First Credit Unionisalsolocated oncampus ATM located oncampusintheBarone CampusCenter. soon aspossible. The University hasaBankofAmerica Upon arrival, students shouldopenabankaccount as Opening aBankAccount BANKING connecticut/id-cards.php. For more information, pleasevisitwww.dmv.org/ct- citizen, you must applyinpersonat aDMVHubOffice. or openingabankaccount. Ifyou are anon-U.S. of things,includingtraveling, gettinganapartment, You canuseyour CTidentification card for anumber driver's license orifyour license hasbeensuspended. GETTING SETTLED newspaper, The Fairfield Mirror. publication calledNews@Fairfield anda student-run phone. Additionally, Fairfield generates a weekly news many news appsavailable for access onyour cell at convenience stores andonline. There are also (www.wsj.com). These news sources canbeobtained (www.nytimes.com) andtheWall Street Journal www.fairfield.edu/areahotels. A more comprehensive list canbefound at: 203-334-1234 Bridgeport, CT06604 1070 MainStreet Holiday Inn 203-255-0491 Fairfield, CT06824 417 Post Road The Fairfield Circle Inn 866-430-2692 Fairfield CT06824 4180 Black Rock Turnpike Hotel Hi-Ho 203-659-2200 Fairfield, CT06824 100 KingsHighway Cutoff Best Western BlackRock Inn their families to stay in,ifneeded.Somehotels include: There are anumberofdifferent hotels for students and AREA HOTELS Getting Settled 15 fairfield.edu Drive/walk by to see the places you are are you see the places to by Drive/walk and exterior the out what find in to interested making before the neighborhood look like find you When viewing. an appointment for let the to do not hesitate like, something you interested. are you that immediately know landlord the pay to ready order a check or money Have deposit. potential ask your to of questions a list Prepare included in utilities are such as, “What landlord is the cost gas, electricity)? What (water, the rent will the When of gas and electricity per month? security much is the How apartment be available? Are is the parking availability? deposit? What on site? located laundry facilities there in person before roommates Meet potential arrangements Do not make making a commitment. not would You abroad. from a roommate have to might not be in with someone that move to want you. suitable for speak you in writing. Whenever Get all agreements This communication. use written landlord, your to about is a dispute support if there you will give arrangements. your Prepare a Tenant Resume (optional, but but (optional, Resume a Tenant Prepare the Housing on be found can This recommended). . Hub! www.fairfield.edu/gradstudenthousing of the Office from letter Get a recommendation Life Student Engagement - International Student you are that certify and finances your verify to or can speak a letter provide may We a student. 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8. 9. 10. 11. 5. 6. 7. Know Your Rights as a Renter Your Know . www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/hm031.pdf information: insurance Renter's . www.ct.gov/cid/lib/cid/ConsumerAlertRentIns.pdf GETTING SETTLED GETTING Become familiar with housing language familiar Become pages 14-15) (on Think about transportation when looking at when looking at about transportation Think to proximity determine Use a map to properties. access to how or determine public transportation and bus, StagBus, GBT The a personal vehicle. get to can be combined Railroad MetroNorth areas. certain and from to students Have a cell phone and a laptop computer to to computer phone and a laptop a cell Have available. become that about vacancies inquire apartment-leasing offices many will find that You mail or email voice calls and have don’t answer a to say to what a plan for have to It is best only. a are mention you to Be sure landlord. potential student. University Fairfield Contact a realtor, which you can find on: which you realtor, a Contact . www.fairfield.edu/gradstudenthousing

4. 3. 2. FINDING HOUSING Strategies Housing Search search: your starting for some suggestions are Here 1. It is possible for students to find housing from outside find housing from to students for It is possible arrive students recommend We States. of the United housing. and secure for search early to weeks two do find If you with a realtor. working recommend We funds send unsecured never abroad, housing from fully have you unless arrive you before a landlord to and their legitimacy. are identified who they by housed on campus are Students All undegraduate Life. Residence of the Office Off-Campus Housing Hub! University Fairfield www.fairfield.edu/gradstudenthousing and has a the university page is maintained by This with rental, match find a help you to lot of resources major questions. some of your or answer roommates, Craigslist www.craigslist.org the University is not maintained by website This can also use You listings. has affordable but often for sale and appliances find used furniture to Craigslist free! for items and even Zillow www.zillow.com but listings agents, estate real by is supported site This expensive. be a bit more to tend HOUSING (GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY) STUDENTS HOUSING (GRADUATE FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

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Bachelor...... Small apartment without writing, initialed, and dated by a kitchen. Sometimes a hot both the tenant and the plate or microwave is provided. manager as an amendment to the lease. Efficiency...... One room for living, eating, and sleeping. The bathroom is Credit Check...... A process in which the landlord separate. verifies your credit history and confirms your bank Single or Studio...... Single room apartment with a information. International small kitchen and a bathroom. students or scholars who do not have a credit history in this country should not need to pay One Bedroom...... Large single that has been for a credit check, but it may Efficiency converted into a one bedroom be necessary to negotiate an by dividing the room with agreement with the landlord in doors. An efficiency should be this case. smaller and cheaper than a normal one bedroom. Deposit or...... An additional amount you must Security Deposit pay when moving into an In-law House ...... Homeowner sometimes has a apartment (usually at least smaller structure behind or one or two month's rent) to next to their property that can guarantee occupancy, payment be used as a private living of rent, repair of damages, and space. Size and features vary. professional cleaning after you Sometimes it is a converted leave. In most cases, the garage or pool house. deposit is returned to you in full to you if there is no damage Townhouse or...... Private home or very spacious to your apartment at the Condominium and luxurious apartment that end of your stay (there may be sometimes has it's own laundry, a slight deduction for cleaning). pool and recreational facilities. Inspect the apartment carefully when moving in and record Lease...... A legal contract signed any damages, so you won’t be by both the manager and charged when moving out. the renter regarding the length of stay, price, and conditions First, Last, ...... This means that to move in, you of a rental agreement. It Deposit must pay the first and is important to not sign a lease last month’s rent amount, plus for more than the amount the security deposit amount. of time you will stay. You Most rental apartments require are responsible for rent this, but it is possible to find the entire length of the those that only require the lease. Violation of the lease deposit amount and the first agreement can result in a heavy month’ s rent. financial penalty. Residents should understand all of the Rent ...... Payment made for living conditions of the lease before accommodations, usually on a signing. Any negotiated monthly basis. variation should be set out in

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Utilities...... The term used for the extra FP...... Fireplace charges for gas, electricity, cable television, and water. Plan 4-Plex ...... A rental unit comprised of two on spending an extra $25-$100 ground floor or "garden" per month depending on your apartments and two second lifestyle. Some students are floor apartments careful about finding "gas stoves" and "non-halogen 2/2 or 3/2...... The first number indicates the lamps" as they use less energy. number of bedrooms in the apartment. The second number Sublet...... Special arrangement where indicates the number of you live in someone's bathrooms. Bathroom facilities apartment in their place. include bathtub and/or shower, Sublets are attractive because toilet (WC), and washbasin. they are often short-term opportunities with furnished ABP...... All bills paid. Your utilities rooms and no deposit. (water, electricity, gas, sewage, However, it is usually best to garbage collection) have been ask the person renting if their included in your rent. You only manager or landlord knows have to arrange for telephone about your agreement, in case service. the lease prohibits you from taking his / her place. W/D...... Washing machine and clothes dryer are provided. A/C or AIR...... Air-conditioning

BR or BDRM...... Bedroom

fairfield.edu Getting Settled International Student Guide FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY student status. a landlord doesn'tunderstand your international immigration, orstudent information. Always assume documented information. This may includefinancial, or landlord hasquestions, beprepared to provide Bring your paperwork. Ifyour real estate agent people whoare new to renting housingintheU.S.: Listed below are somehelpfulwords ofadvice for Tips for Tenants www.frontier.com, andwww.DirectTV.com. Possible providers include:www.optimum.com, providers that are available inyour neighborhood. television packages. You willneedto determine the speed levels. We recommend subscribingto thebasic The cost ofInternet willdependonyour needfor combined together orseparated basedonyour needs. both Internet, television, andphonepackages Most hometelecommunications companies provide Internet andTelevision Services your water, butmake sure thedetailsare clear. bill ishandled.You most likely won't have to pay for Rental agreements/leases willexplain how thewater Water isprovided by eachcityortown you live in. Water make arrangements to beginyour rental. the area you live. Inquire withyour landlord whenyou Your electriccompany willdependontheprovider in Electricity searching online. in withyour electricbill.You canfindutilityprices by ordering. Electricheat canbeexpensive andistied and prices vary by timeofyear, company, and cheapest optionandisdelivered by several companies common incities/multiple unitrentals. Oilisthenext has onefixedGas ischeapest option.andmost rental. Pay attention to thelisting. Eachrental usually in Connecticut. Somerentals includeheat withthe There are several ways inwhichhomescanbeheated Heating Your Rental BEFORE you signtheleaseagreement. for setup. Discuss thismatter withthelandlord utilities withtherent, andyou willnotneedto arrange oftentimes thelandlord willincludesomeofthese not usuallyincludedinyour leaseamount.However, services. The fees for setupandthemonthlycosts are required to setupandmaintainyour own utility Often, whenlivinginarental property, you willbe Utility Services inyour New Place GETTING SETTLED Search underFairfield, CT for items inthelocalarea. www.craigslist.com Craigslist affordable price. Yard saleswhere sellers selluseditems at an Rummage, Garage orMoving Sales Used Furniture A large variety offurniture soldat anaffordable price. Westport, CT 06880 1850 Post Road East HomeGoods and furniture. Major retail store sellinginexpensive householditems Fairfield, CT06824 2280 KingsHighway Bed, Bath &Beyond Norwalk CT, 06851 650 MainAvenue Wal-Mart Trumbull, CT06611 120 Hawley Lane Trumbull, CT06611 5065 MainStreet www.target.com Target that you canorder online. Inexpensive andmodernScandinavian-style furniture New Haven, CT06511 450 Sargent Drive www.ikea.com Ikea New Furniture minimal price. furniture stores willdeliver items for free orfor a inexpensive furniture andhouseholdgoods.Many As avisitor intheU.S., students may want to purchase Furniture SHOPPING business. of guests, pets,designalterations, orrunningahome find unacceptable—restrictions canincludenumber rental agreement may contain aprovision that you before you signonthedotted line. Your leaseor Review thelease. Carefully review alloftheconditions Getting Settled 19 fairfield.edu

FOOD Supermarkets & Shop Stop Avenue Villa 760 CT 06825 Fairfield, Cut-off 1160 Kings Highway CT 06824 Fairfield, ShopRite Turnpike Rock Black 1975 CT 06825 Fairfield, Joe’s Trader Turnpike 2258 Black Rock CT 06825 Fairfield, Foods Whole Avenue 450 Grasmere CT 06824 Fairfield, Club Wholesale BJ’s Turnpike 40 Black Rock CT 06825 Fairfield, Markets Farmer’s Farmer’s Market Hill Greenfield 65 Hillside Road CT 06824 Fairfield, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. OPEN: Saturday Farmer’s Market Fairfield Road 1451 Post CT 06824 Fairfield, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. OPEN: Sunday Market Farmer’s Black Rock Street 458 Brewster Bridgeport, CT 06605 p.m. 9 a.m.-1 OPEN: Saturday Food Cultural Cuisine of India Coromandel 17 Pease Avenue Avenue 17 Pease Southport, CT 06890 Cafe Taj Road Post 1499 CT 06824 Fairfield, Noodle House & Cafe Jinn's Fresh Road Post 923 CT 06824 Fairfield, Brothers Patel Avenue 330 Connecticut CT 06854 Norwalk, GETTING SETTLED GETTING Goodwill Store The East Road Post 1700 Ct 06880 Westport, Household Items Clothing Stores other clothing and Wal-Mart, Target In addition to include: stores Clothing Discount Marshall’s Road Post 700 CT 06824 Fairfield, Old Navy Turnpike 2215 Black Rock CT 06825 Fairfield, Kohl’s Hill Road 290 Tunxis CT 06825 Fairfield, Outlet Stores Factory drive) Outlets (50 minute Premium Crossing Clinton drive) (50 minute Outlets Westbrook Tanger Department Stores Sears Mall Post Connecticut Westfield CT Milford, JC Penney Trumbull Mall Westfield CT Trumbull, Macy’s Trumbull Mall Westfield CT Trumbull, Shopping Malls Shopping Center Turnpike Turnpike 2005 Black Rock CT 06825 Fairfield, Trumbull Mall Westfield 5065 Main Street CT 06611 Trumbull, Lane Shopping Center Hawley Lane 160 Hawley CT 06611 Trumbull, Mall Post Connecticut Road Post Boston 1201 CT 06460 Milford, Stores Boutiques and Retail are there Fairfield, in downtown Road Along the Post including both eat, to a number of shops and places stores. boutiques and retails Getting Settled International Student Guide FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY the Trumbull ShoppingMallandmovie theatres. The In addition,onweekends theshuttleservice runsto train station. Super Stop &Shop, andCVS, aswell asto theFairfield Post Road, includingtheFairfield University Bookstore, shuttle service goesto numerous locations along the service that departsfrom theCampusCenter. The Fairfield University provides adailyoff-campusshuttle Stag Bus TRANSPORTATION Fairfield, CT06824 1619 Post Road Rite Aid Fairfield, CT06825 414 Kings Highway East Walgreens Fairfield, CT06824 330 Grasmere Avenue Fairfield, CT06824 961 BlackRock Turnpike CVS Pharmacies Pharmacies located nearFairfield University include: PHARMACIES details. www.amazon.com andwww.chegg.com. Amazon andChegg.Visit theirwebsites for more purchased online. Afew suggestions would be: Books andotheracademicsuppliescanalsobe Fairfield, CT06824 1201 KingsHighway Staples Fairfield, CT06824 1499 Post Road Fairfield University Bookstore Barone CampusCenter Fairfield University Stag SpiritShop ACADEMIC SUPPLIES visit www.fairfield.edu/restaurants. For information aboutarea restaurants, Norwalk, CT06850 109 New CanaanAvenue Oriental Food Market Bridgeport, CT06605 130 Wood Avenue Cho MienNam GETTING SETTLED Bridgeport, CT 06604 Water710 Street Bridgeport BusStation terminals include: businesses, conventions andschools.The nearest bus passenger service andoffers charter packages for transportation. Itprovides regularly scheduled Greyhound is thelargest provider ofbus Greyhound BusSystem of theday. Prices willdiffer basedondistance, location andtime the appandtakes themoney outthrough that manner. apps are linked to adebit/credit card that you putinto location andbring you wherever you needto go. These to request adriver that willpickyou upfrom your download onto your phone. These appsallow you Uber andLyft are fairly new applications that you can Uber &Lyft make areservation. order to utilize these, you may have to callaheadand different taxiservices that serve the Fairfield area. In transportation dueto thehigherfare, there are Although taxisare notthemost popularform of Taxis information, pleasevisitwww.mta.info/mnr . For more information aboutfares, scheduleordestination Fairfield, CT06824 61 Constant Comment Way Fairfield Metro Station Fairfield, CT06824 165 Unquowa Road Fairfield Center Station North stations located inFairfield: 75-minute ride to New York City. There are two Metro- students to getaround thelocalarea andisonlya The Metro-North Railroad isaconvenient way for Metro-North Railroad For more information, pleasevisitwww.gogbt.com. The busfare differs dependingonthelengthof ride. Shelton Derby, Monroe, Westport, Norwalk andMilford. students to Bridgeport,Trumbull, Fairfield, Stratford, The Greater BridgeportTransit’s busroute cantake Greater BridgeportTransit Transit, Metro-North Railroad, taxis,Uber, andLyft.. options available to students includingBridgeport At Fairfield, there are anumberofpublictransportation Public Transportation Campus Center andat www.fairfield.edu/shuttle. shuttles are accessible. Schedulesare posted in the Getting Settled 21 fairfield.edu . www.fairfield.edu/parking First-year and sophomore resident students are are students resident and sophomore First-year on campus automobiles have to not authorized this who violate Students (including weekends). cars as register will lose their privilege to policy juniors. PARKING IN FAIRFIELD IN FAIRFIELD PARKING University Fairfield at Parking be vehicles must and staff faculty All student, on the located Office with the Parking registered Tel. 203-254-4000, Hall. Loyola floor of ground 2745. ext. for being violations five receive that Vehicles will be immobilized. unregistered web site Office Parking Visit Station Train Fairfield Station Center Fairfield on both sides of the train parking is available Day signs with green marked areas in designated station lot on as in the Fairprene writing as well with yellow After Cemetery. Thomas St. from across Mill Plain Road open parking in any permitted parking is 9 a.m., day will be placed ticket fee A day is $6 per day. Cost space. maximum is a three-night on the car's windshield. There Consult parking space. parking in a day overnight for The Connecticut Emissions Program identifies vehicles identifies Program Emissions Connecticut The be they that and requires high emitters, are that If your air pollution. excessive prevent to repaired the it is exceeding test, its emissions failed vehicle in which the year for standards emissions allowable be need to fail that Vehicles manufactured. it was from calendar days within 60 retested and repaired identify the tests Emissions of the initial test. the date it however, vehicle is deficient; a where specific area(s) the cause of failure. does not diagnose one it is entitled to its initial test, fails vehicle If your may You not per paid test. cycle, per test retest free Center Test Emissions any at retest the free request test Emissions days. calendar within 60 consecutive gas stations. most can be done at Car Insurance for personal responsibility a financial have Drivers damage caused during accidents. injury and property to all drivers that requires of Connecticut State The include companies Major insurance car insurance. have International and GEICO. Farm, State Allstate, AAA, license driver’s Connecticut need a valid will students car insurance. get to in order GETTING SETTLED GETTING Bus Station Stamford Place 30 Station CT 06902 Stamford, Trains Amtrak Amtrak in the U.S. company rail is the largest Amtrak Washington, far as as to places service train offers in located stations two are There and Vermont. D.C. is Bridgeport station The CT. Bridgeport and Stamford, Station Stamford and the Street Water on 525 located State and East Boulevard on Washington is located Street. Cars Rental in located car agencies a number of rental are There The minimum age and the policies area. the Fairfield on the can be found licenses driver's regarding Car agencies in the Some Rental agencies' websites. A Car Hertz Rent Rent-A-Car, include: Enterprise area Rental. and Avis Buying and Owning a Car annual due to can be expensive Car ownership and tests emissions car insurance, fees, registration your for best decided it’s have If you parking fees. you that it is recommended a car, purchase to situation resources: with the following familiar become Blue Book Kelley about car resale information Blue Book provides Kelley for resource and is an excellent the U.S. in values “Blue used cars. The especially for prices, comparing number-one-selling automotive Book “ is the nation's than on more car values of used 15 years book featuring and is available models of cars, trucks and vans 10,000 and other locations. supply stores auto in bookstores, . please visit www.kbb.com information, more For Magazine Reports Consumer and car buyer unbiased car ratings Provides . www.consumerreports.org Visit information. from prices compare a car, purchase you Before to see if their vehicles selling similar websites different that online resources several are There fair. are prices styles and models, different compare to you will allow including and option packages prices evaluate the vehicle’s check to . Be sure www.carsdirect.com can find out Students purchase. before history asking the dealer or by by additional information . visiting www.carfax.com Car Registration be registered a car must of Connecticut, In the state and 30 days the state to of moving with 60 days the at can be completed Registration of purchase. Vehicles. Department of Motor Getting Settled International Student Guide FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY are services andresources to helpwiththetransition. If your spousewillbestaying withyou intheU.S., here FAMILY RESOURCES requirement. the extra zero's to supportthenew systems ten digit have seven digits) thesystem willautomatically put number (theyellow tickets for Parking Authority Police dept.ticket, whenprompted putinyour ticket for Parking Authority Railroad parkingoraPfor the ticket press 2.By doingthisitwillputtheprefix ofR pay aRailroad parkingticket press 1orPolice Dept. Dial 1-866-658-6082.Itwillaskyou ifyou want to By Phone:You canpay by phonewithacredit card. Brattleboro, VT05302-9913 P.O. Box 6014 Parking Authority ofFairfield on thebackofyour ticket) goesto: By Mail:Mailpayment alongwithticket (address found payments viacredit cards. company willadda$3.50convenience fee for handling if you pay onthetenth day orlater thepayment of receiving theticket there are nofees. However, fairfield to pay your ticket. Ifyou pay withinten days Online: Visit www.2.parkingticketpayment.com/ below: mail, by phone, credit card orPay Pal. Seeinstructions payment instructions ontheback.You canpay by You willreceive aticket onyour windshieldwith Paying Day Fee Tickets (RTicket) Fusco ManagementCompany at 203-603-5207. Day parkingisavailable. For information, pleasecall Fairfield Metro Station of Day Parking spaces at theDowntown Station. the Downtown Station Parking Mapto view thelocation employment opportunities. work eligibilitybefore they accept any paid meet withouroffice tochecktheirdependent’s paid employment intheU.S. Students willneedto However, many otherdependentvisasdonotallow for work permission inorder to work intheU.S. experience. DependentswithJ-2 status canapply to become involved inthecommunity andgain While intheU.S., spousescangetemployment Employment to modifytheirvisastatus. of Student Engagement, International Student Life while intheU.S., they willneedto meetwithOffice If your spousedecidesto pursue adegree program Education GETTING SETTLED www.fairfieldschools.org. Fairfield PublicSchoolDistrict, pleasevisit as aSecond Language instruction. To enroll inthe schools offer after-school programming andEnglish school education intheirlocalschooldistrict. Most In theU.S., allchildren are eligiblefor free public medical exams andbeupto date onimmunizations. entering school,allchildren are required to have and 18are required to beregistered inschool.Before In Connecticut, allchildren between theages of5 Education for Children information, pleasevisitwww.creativemindecc.com. Center at 234Greenfield Street in Fairfield, CT. Formore the Fairfield campusisCreative MindsEarlyChildhood for theirchildren while intheU.S. Oneresource near Families are responsible for findingsuitablechildcare Childcare fairfield.edu withany questions. Call toll free at (877) 748-5123 ore-mail completed. The form islocated: pginfo.fairfield.edu. effective. Parent/Guardian Information Form shouldbe a timelyfashion, e-mailhasproven very efficientand important information needsto becommunicated in often; however, intimesofemergency orwhenother University doesnote-mailparents/ guardians very and invitations to regional andcampusevents. The University Magazine, theNews@Fairfield e-newsletter, information sotheUniversity cansendtheFairfield Parents/Guardians are asked to provide specific contact Contact Information Parent/Guardian Communication and in thecommunity. on www.volunteermatch.org orby askingmembers community. Volunteer opportunitiescanbefound experience whilebecoming more integrated inthe a volunteer, dependentscangain valuable work another optionisunpaidorvolunteer work. As If adependentisnoteligiblefor paidemployment, Unpaid orVolunteer Work to obtainandwillneedto berenewed yearly. authorization cards take aminimumofthree months Citizenship andImmigration Services. Employment employment authorization card from theU.S. cannot beginemployment untilthey receive an until they are physically present intheU.S and J-2 dependentscannotapplyfor work permission purpose ofemployment befor cultural enrichment. eligible for paidemployment intheU.S. withthe J-2 family members(spouses andchildren) are J-2 Employment parentscom@ Getting Settled 23

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Public Assistance Accepting public assistance not eligible for are Non-immigrants of health insurance the cost Unfortunately, in the U.S. unable to are families Some families. can be high for having to risk not and choose insurance health afford hospital In some instances, coverage. health insurance an international that suggest even may or doctors staff of such public advantage or scholar take student assistance of accepting consequences The assistance. will not be able to you the U.S., leave if you that are has public assistance until the the country reenter been repaid. Citizenship and U.S. a Baby Having he or she will be is born in the U.S., If a baby be able to may baby The citizen. a U.S. considered in your depending on the laws citizenship dual keep eligible child are citizen of U.S. Parents home country. the child once status permanent resident apply U.S. to the age of 21. reaches child will need a your of the U.S., in and out travel To about obtaining a information more For passport. U.S. . visit www.travel.state.gov please passport, HEALTH INSURANCE HEALTH and their dependents are All visiting students University's Fairfield maintain or purchase to required All F-1 Health Insurance. Student International this in enrolled will be automatically visa students to established was requirement plan. This insurance which being of students, maintain the health and well experience. the quality of their college to is integral details, go to and price the policy view To . www.gallagherstudent.com/fairfield Requirements Coverage Insurance J-1 been defined have below amounts listed insurance The all J-1 for required and are regulations federal U.S. by will be visa students and scholars. All J-1 students plan. in this insurance enrolled automatically for Please visit www.gallagherstudent.com/fairfield additional information. Get Medical Care to Where can use the students All full-time undergraduate is open daily Health Center The Health Center. Student include provided Services in session. are when classes and illnesses of common the diagnosis and treatment clinic. Health shots and a women's injuries, allergy and tests laboratory order able to clinicians are Center Students when indicated. medications prescription healthcare their private from prescriptions who have GETTING SETTLED GETTING Private and parochial schools are additional schools are and parochial Private often schools These families. options for educational at can be found list tuition. A comprehensive charge . www.privateschoolreview.com in families option for Homeschooling is another homeschool to ways many are There Connecticut. plans lesson sure make but it is important to children Homeschool Connecticut The laws. with state comply learn more to resource is a great website Network is website Their education. about this type of . www.cthomeschoolnetwork.org Structure Educational U.S. of in the state is not mandatory Pre-school Fairfield but is highly recommended. Connecticut, at the programs preschool Public Schools offer and Dwight Burr Preschool, Early Childhood Center, also a are olds. There 3 and 4 year for Preschool in the area. preschools private number of different at: about these can be found Information the . Contact www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/childrens questions. with any directly schools/centers January on or before the age of five reaching Children in the kindergarten shall be eligible for year of any 1st the age of reaching Children September. preceding qualify February 28 may January 2 and between five in entrance admission kindergarten accelerated for qualify as superior in if they September the preceding schools require Many aspects of readiness. the various can begin attending they before immunizations certain school. Matters Legal Family and passengers all drivers requires law Connecticut child ride in a proper must belts. Children safety wear old and 60 6 years above are until they seat safety ride in a rear-facing must pounds. In addition, infants old and 20 pounds. After one years are until they seat be secured these limits, the child must a child exceeds with a lap and shoulder belt, until seat in a booster seat. the booster outgrow they in rules can result seat the child safety follow to Failing education a car seat complete to a fine and an order class. Children Unattended leaving forbid that laws strict are there In Connecticut, The home. or at in cars, in public unattended children is considered a child unattended leaving that state law is a risk of a child there neglect” since be “child to getting harmed. Getting Settled International Student Guide FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY Sexual Assault Response. To learn more aboutthe Eating Disorder Treatment andReferral, and abuse assessment andtreatment, including Choices, crisis intervention, psychiatric services, andsubstance Services offered includepsychological counseling, problems, family issues, andemotionaldistress. with adjustment issues, mooddisorders, relationship professional psychotherapists to helpstudents deal provides individualandgroup psychotherapy by Association ofCounseling Services (IACS) and Counseling Center isaccredited by theInternational for asinglesession to coordinate areferral. Fairfield’s students. Graduate students may utilize thisservice confidential service for full-timeundergraduate Counseling &Psychological Services (C&PS) isa Counseling &Psychological Services health care for arange ofconditions. children andfamilies inneedofspecialized pediatric Fairfield islocated inSouthern Connecticut for Connecticut Children's SpecialtyCare Center in Fairfield, CT06824 95 Reef Road Specialty Care Center Connecticut Children's Fairfield Bridgeport, CT06606 2800 MainStreet St. Vincent's Medical Center Bridgeport, CT06610 267 Grant Street Bridgeport Hospital Fairfield University are: The closest urgent care centers andhospitalsto decisions. or ifyou are unconscious orunableto make medical your written permission unless your life isindanger condition, symptoms, illness, ortreatment without family, friends,oranyone elseto discuss your medical A doctor intheU.S. isnotpermitted to contact your or othermedicalprovider must bekept confidential. By law, information you share withadoctor, nurse, Confidentiality of Your Medical Records University students. Hospital andSt. Vincent’s Hospitalbothserve Fairfield transported to alocalhospitalfor care. Bridgeport In thecaseofamedicalemergency, students willbe prior to coming to Fairfield University. have theseprescriptions filled at alocalpharmacy provider for long-term conditions shouldarrange to GETTING SETTLED 254-4000, ext. 2146orvisitwww.fairfield.edu/cps. comprehensive services offered by C&PS,call203- to communicate with theintended recipients. situation, any orallofthesemethods may beused e-mail messages. Dependingonthenature ofthe simultaneously asvoice calls,text messages, and The StagAlert system isableto send messages of asignificantemergency. information to students, faculty, andstaff inthe event system calledStagAlert, to notifyandsend Fairfield University utilizes anemergency notification parking enforcement. coordinating securityneedsfor campusevents, and services oncampus,includinganescort service, Public Safety officers perform anumberofother doors, andtraveling withfriends. practices by leaving valuables at home, always locking community to practice basiccrimeprevention Public Safety encourages allmembersofthe responder for medicalemergencies oncampus. technicians (EMTs), andPublicSafety isthefirst- bicycles. Officers are trained asemergency medical officers patrol thecampusincars,on foot,andon or representative ofthedepartment. PublicSafety potential criminalactoremergency to any officer regulations oncampus.Students canreport any federal law and/or Fairfield University policiesand investigate, andreport any violations ofstate or Department ofPublicSafety is authorized to prevent, Open 24 hoursperday, 365days peryear, the PUBLIC SAFETY to speakwithanadvisor. Student Engagement,International Student Life reach outto theFairfield University Office of from afew days to afew months.Feel free to U.S. Feelings ofculture shockcanlast anywhere minimize thedifficultyofadjusting tolife in the an understanding ofthecycle ofadjustment help feelings associated withculture shock,andhaving loss ofsupportsystems. Beingableto anticipate can includeculture, language, customs andthe that isdifferent from hisorher own culture. This have whenmoving to acultural environment Culture shockisanexperience apersonmay Culture ShockandHow to Adjust TAKING CAREOFYOURSELF Getting Settled 25 fairfield.edu

Compliance Investigator Will Johnson Johnson Will Investigator Compliance 2890 ext. 203-254-4000, Compliance Coordinator Christine Brown Brown Christine Coordinator Compliance 3329 ext. 203-254-4000, Residence Life Life Residence 4215 ext. 203-254-4000, Dean of Students 4211 ext. 203-254-4000, Resources Off-Campus Non-Confidential Police State Connecticut 860-685-8190 Department Police Fairfield 911 or 203-254-4800 Resources Community Law Women’s www.womenslaw.org legal information provides website Law Women’s The or escaping living with women to and resources assault. or sexual partner violence Inc. Justice, Family for Center The Bridgeport, CT Ave., Fairfield 753 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Friday, through Open: Monday 203-334-6154 Policies University Fairfield on the basis does not discriminate University Fairfield gender identity, orientation, sexual sex, color, of race, status, veteran's marital status, gender expression, or ethnic origin, national religion, political ideology, of educational or disability in the administration age, and employment admission policies or programs, and athletic policies, scholarship and loan programs, programs. and other school-administered University Fairfield Jesuit institution, As a Catholic, backgrounds, the diverse and celebrates values of our and perspectives experiences, cultures, of and protection the promotion Through community. community creates University the Fairfield diversity, academic development, holistic where an environment of the well-being to and a commitment excellence, to committed is The University others can flourish. in community and multicultural maintaining a diverse of each of its members which the dignity and worth Resources On-Campus Non-Confidential Public Safety (24/7) 203-254-4090 Members Staff Assault Sexual IX Title 203-254-4000 GETTING SETTLED GETTING Additionally, Public Safety encourages all students, all students, encourages Public Safety Additionally, the smart phone app, to use and staff faculty and streams activates EmergenSee EmergenSee. two-way and GPS location video and audio, real-time center. DPS dispatch University’s Fairfield to texting responders and first dispatchers allows EmergenSee a from streaming time, in real information monitor to effective and more enabling a quicker phone, person’s Officers our Public Safety by response System Notification Emergency of Fairfield Town system notification emergency Fairfield's Sign up for response your local emergency by be notified to or critical situations of emergency in the event team website of Fairfield the Town alerts. Visit community information. more for and Department also sponsors personal safety The in a participate can even Students workshops. defense visit information, more For ride-along program. any report . To www.fairfield.edu/publicsafety or 203- 4090 should call ext. students emergency, the DPS phone program to are All students 254-4090. arriving on to phones prior their cell number into campus. Violence Partner Intimate in a intimate are think you if you Get help right away of the yourself Inform situation. partner violence in the you to available are that options and resources students: to available resources are Here community. Resources On-Campus Confidential Services & Psychological Counseling 2146 ext. 203-254-4000, Campus Ministry at Clergy 3405 ext. 203-254-4000, Health Center Student 2241 ext. 203-254-4000, Advisor Confidential 2342 ext. 203-254-4000, Resources Off-Campus Confidential Justice Family for Center The 203-334-6154 Hotline Assault Sexual 203-384-9559 Hotline Violence Domestic 203-384-9559 Español Hotline 1-888-568-8332 (24/7) Project Anti-Violence LGBTQ 212-714-1141 Getting Settled International Student Guide FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY store; any restaurant; any bar/tavern; withinaschool a healthcare institution; any area ofaretail food state and local government buildings; any area of Smoking isprohibited inmany publicplaces including: Smoking Connecticut Laws LEGAL RIGHTS ANDRESPONSIBILITIES educational activity, and/or community service. Violations ofthesmokingpolicy may result inafine, an to allow smoke to travel backinto thebuilding. or whatever greater distance is required soasnot are expected to beat least 30feet from thebuilding and apartments). Inaddition,individualssmoking the student residences (residence halls,townhouses, applicable state law, thisprohibition includesallof University buildingsandfacilities. Consistent with vaporizers and hookahs are alsoprohibited inall and facilities. The useofelectronic cigarettes, Smoking isprohibited inallUniversity buildings Fairfield University Smoking Policy counseling, orRestorative Mentoring. drug education, and/or referral for evaluation, question butcanincludeafine, disciplinaryprobation, Sanctions willbeassessed basedonthebehavior in with drugsthat have beenprescribed for that student. medication, orfor astudent to provide another person to beinpossession ofanotherperson'sprescription a violation ofUniversity conduct rulesfor astudent problem oncollege campuses.For thisreason, itis The improper useofprescription drugsisaserious federal authorities. are subjectto arrest andprosecution by state and/or University disciplinaryaction,responsible students paraphernalia isalsoprohibited. Inadditionto drugs isstrictly forbidden. The possession ofdrug The possession, use, ordistribution ofillicitorillegal Drug Policy misconduct prevention initiatives oftheUniversity. to victimsofsexual misconduct, andthesexual incidents ofsexual misconduct, theresources available on theUniversity's general response policy to by thispolicy. This policy isintended to guidestudents misconduct isaform ofsexual harassment prohibited discrimination, includingsexual harassment. Sexual a learningenvironment free ofgender-based Fairfield University is committed to providing Sexual Misconduct Policy of others. unlawful orwrongful discrimination against therights is respected. The University strongly condemns any GETTING SETTLED behind thewheel. regardless ofage, are bannedfrom texting while ambulance orcontacting law enforcement. Alldrivers, emergency situations, suchas whencallingfor an to useaconventional orhands-free cell phoneinan driving. However, drivers ofallages are permitted years oldmay onlyusehands-free cell phoneswhile (PDAs) andtext-messaging systems. Motorists over 18 while driving.This includespersonaldigital assistants hands-free type) orany mobileelectronic devices old are notallowed to use cell phones(includingthe Connecticut law states that, drivers under18years Cell PhonesandDriving motor vehicle safety standards. class. Carseats inConnecticut must meetfederal a fineandanorder to complete acarseat education Failing to follow thechildsafety seat rulescanresult in they outgrow thebooster seat. in abooster seat withalapandshoulderbelt,until a childexceeds theselimits,thechildmust besecured seat untilthey are oneyears oldand20pounds.After pounds. Inaddition,infants must rideinarear-facing safety seat untilthey are above 6years oldand60 belts aswell. Children must rideinaproper child seat passengers aged4-16 years oldmust wear safety passengers must wear safety beltsat alltimes.Rear Connecticut law states that drivers andfront seat Car Safety BeltsandSeats more than25percent oftheirrooms. or similarlodgingmay allow guests to smoke innot tobacco barsasdefined. The operator ofahotel, motel of restaurants subjectto certain conditions; and7) 40q Connecticut General Statutes, 6)outdoor areas rooms provided by employers pursuantto section31- medical orscientific experiment orlesson; 5)smoking demonstration smokingistakingplace aspartofa 3) publichousingprojects; 4)classrooms where 2) designated smokingareas inpsychiatric facilities; Exceptions to thelaw include:1)correctional facilities; construed to require any smokingarea inany building. track bettingfacility. Nothinginthissectionshallbe higher education; andany dogracing track oroff- any dormitory ofany publicorprivate institution of are beingconducted; any passenger elevator; in building whileschoolisinsession orstudent activities Getting Settled 27 fairfield.edu LOCAL ARTS AND CULTURE ARTS LOCAL and intellectual pride in the arts great takes Fairfield students. to our offered programming co-curricular arts as a change agent in one’s Engagement with the as a our mission of component is an integral life home is area Fairfield The Jesuit University. Catholic, and museums, music, theatres of different a variety to entertainment. A. Quick Center Regina the best from performances live experience to Want less for in the world and actors musicians, dancers, University Fairfield ticket? of a movie than the price Quick Center to tickets purchase can students Visit ID. their Stag $5 with just for performances details. more for www.quickcenter.com Open VISIONS the is also home to Quick Center The and politicians, artists, distinguished where Forum insightful others, offer among many journalists, discussion. community and opportunities for lectures the at ensembles perform student In addition, many the Glee Fairfield, including Theatre Quick Center, the Quick be your Let Ensemble. Dance and the Club, at and enriching experiences meaningful home for U! Fairfield Bellarmine Museum of Art the Bellarmine of 2010, in the fall Publicly inaugurated University’s Museum of Art (BMA) is housed in the building on campus, Bellarmine Hall. The signature a rich and varied BMA stewards award-winning art decorative of paintings, sculpture, collection including a number of on paper, objects and works and Baroque the Italian Renaissance paintings from casts plaster selection of historic periods; a large and Rome; ancient Greece from canonical works after pre- art objects, including of non-Western a range objects from Chinese funerary figures, Columbian Asian and South East Dynasties, the Han and Tang late the Celtic, and 20 objects from sculptures; periods on loan and Renaissance Medieval, Antique, Cloisters Museum of Art/The the Metropolitan from temporary four BMA mounts up to Museum. The a which embrace shows, These each year. exhibitions are of themes and academic disciplines, wide range permanent supplement the museum’s to intended of an array through subjects examining by collection perspectives. interpretive Art Gallery Walsh J. Thomas Art Gallery the Quick at Walsh J. Thomas The and direct establish the Arts seeks to for Center and faculty, with students, meaningful connections GETTING SETTLED GETTING Protect taxation of your worldwide income. worldwide of your taxation Protect All international your visa obligations. fulfill You to Form 8843 in order at least file must students you if M & Q visas, even J, legal under F, remain in the US. money didn’t earn any You might get a refund. Some international Some international might get a refund. You tax due to a refund qualify for will students if they’ve and a lack of serious income treaties in the US. earned income

• • • In the state of Connecticut, the statewide sales tax rate the statewide Connecticut, of In the state is 6.35%. Filing Taxes and their dependents student international Every are all ages) of and children (including spouses in the US during were if they file their taxes to required may your taxes filing While calendar year. the previous to filing are a number of benefits sound difficult, there the law: other than it’s taxes your TAXES IN THE U.S. U.S. IN THE TAXES Tax Income scholarships and earnings tax includes wages, Income the employer tax is withheld by The on investment. tax as an estimated paycheck the employee’s from file an annual tax must students International payment. April 15. by report must employees employment, of your the start At much how determines form The form. a W-4 complete Most taxes. for the paycheck will be withheld from “single.” file as to required are students international complete help employees will be able to employer The form. the W-4 federal a U.S. (IRS) is Service Revenue Internal The of the State tax. Visit income collects that agency at Services Department of Revenue Connecticut . http://portal.ct.gov/ U.S./Connecticut file a must you the U.S., leaving After in the U.S. were the period you for tax report State following is due in the April of the year tax report This on is available All tax information in the U.S. stay your the IRS website. Treaties Tax types certain where tax treaties have countries Certain tax. Information federal from except are of income on the IRS website. can be found about tax treaties statement 8233 and a tax treaty the IRS form Provide tax or avoid reduce to providers the income to all international with a tax treaty, withholding. Even tax return. an annual federal complete must students Getting Settled International Student Guide FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY www.fairfieldtheatre.org. updcoming events, please visit a mixofmusic,art,drama anddance. To view Located in downtown Fairfield, FTC shows include and entertainment at three concert venue locations. center for artsandculture that offers live music Fairfield Theatre Company (FTC) isanonprofit Fairfield Theatre Company visit www.discoverymuseum.org. Learning Center. For more information, please starry sky, artexhibitions andtheChallenger a planetariumwhere you canview asimulation ofthe Connecticut. The museumhasanumberofexhibits, on interactive science museuminBridgeport, The Discovery MuseumandPlanetariumisahands- Discovery Museum andPlanetarium visit www.barnum-museum.org. Barnum artandartifacts. For more information, please P.T. Barnumandcontains anextensive collection ofP.T. Bridgeport, Connecticut. The museumisdedicated to The BarnumMuseumislocated at 805MainStreet in Barnum Museum artmuseum/. information, pleasevisitwww.hcc.commnet.edu/ exhibits are free andopento thepublic.For more also hosts aseriesoflectures andprograms. Allgallery on display theentire year across campus.The museum Connecticut. The museum'spermanentcollection is Housatonic Community College inBridgeport, The Housatonic MuseumofArtisamuseum at Housatonic MuseumofArt www.fairfieldhistory.org. throughout theyear. For more information, pleasevisit The museumhosts aseriesofprograms andevents family education center, atheatre andmuseumshop. special collection research library andreading room, Connecticut. The museumfeatures exhibition galleries, and library located at 370 BeachRoad inFairfield, The Fairfield MuseumandHistory Center isamuseum Fairfield MuseumandHistory Center www.fairfield.edu/arts. information onFairfield’s cultural offerings visit the cultural programs at theQuickCenter. For further Department ofVisual andPerforming Artsaswell as subjects, andenhancingtheacademicprograms ofthe offering aspacious venue for exhibitions on myriad significant andvisible role at Fairfield University — programming, thegalleryplays anextremely and multicultural exhibitions, lectures andeducational for presenting art,andhost to awiderange ofdiverse the Fairfield community. Asapractical “laboratory” GETTING SETTLED Public Beaches www.communitysailingfairfield.com. about membership, pleasevisit to anyone over theageof18.For more information man kayaks. Householdmembershipsare available Ideal 18’daysailers, four two mankayaks andtwo one available to itsmembers, two fixed keel, family-size Dock inSouthportHarbor. This sailingprogram makes Community SailingofFairfield islocated at the Town Community SailingofFairfield Learn more at www.downunderct.com. group andprivate lessons aswell asguidedtours. Downunder rents kayaks, paddleboards andoffers Located ontheSaugatuck River inWestport, Full-Service Kayaking &Stand UpPaddle Boarding. Downunder Kayak, SUP, &SurfShop Sailing andKayaking Park inMonroe, CT. Lillinonah Trail inTrumbull, CTandWebb Mountain range from 2to 8miles.Local trails include:The There are anumberofdifferent localtrails, which Hiking group fitness areas andmuchmore! elevated indoortrack, atwenty-five meter pool,new The RecPlex includesanupgraded FieldHouse, an feet andthree levels ofspace to getagreat workout. Our newly renovated RecPlex offers 40,000 square Fairfield University RecPlex 203-255-2834 Fairfield, CT06824 841 OldPost Road Fairfield YMCA be found onwww.fairfieldct.org/facilities. about thelocations andhow to make reservations can picnic areas that are available for use. More information a numberofdifferent playgrounds, athletic fields,and and your family whenitcomes to recreation. There are The Town ofFairfield hasmany things to offer to you Town ofFairfield Parks & Recreation SPORTS ANDRECREATION Penfield Beach. include JenningsBeach,Sasco HillBeach,and that are very close to theUniversity. These beaches There are anumberofbeachesintheFairfield area County, pleasevisitwww.fairfieldafterdark.com. in Fairfield County. To seewhat ishappeningin Fairfield information aboutnightlife, events andentertainment Fairfield After Darkisanonline website that up to date Fairfield After Dark Getting Settled 29

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GETTING SETTLED GETTING FAMILY FUN FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES CHILDREN FUN FOR FAMILY Public Libraries programs a number of free are there County, In Fairfield including the local libraries at children to available to in close proximity are that libraries Local storytelling. and Public Library Fairfield the campus are Fairfield’s Public Library. Westport Center Science Connecticut is about an hour away Center Science Connecticut The plenty of hands-on are There University. Fairfield from labs, educational a 3D digital theater, activities, exhibits, learn To and much more! and events, daily programs . please visit www.ctsciencecenter.org more, Programs Sports/Youth Recreational Fairfield comes when it to offer has a lot of Fairfield Town The to Trails. to a number of indoor cycling are there Additionally, in JoyRide in Fairfield, options including Zen-Ride in Westport/Greenwich, SoulCycle Westport/Darien, details. more for their websites Visit and more. Museum Discovery The at Park Adventure The and almost levels, 6 difficulty 21 zip lines, 11 trails, Explore park forest-climbing challenge bridges in the largest 161 the magic of the As the sun sets, feel England. in New lighting. LED by when the park is transformed trees Jennings Beach Jennings sandy beach Beaches, this large of Fairfield’s largest The is handicapped Island Sound of Long views with great facilities, bathroom stand, with a concession accessible Jennings Beach is racks. poles and sailboat volleyball Labor to Memorial Day the public. From and open to free the beack lot. park at to is required a beach sticker Day, is parking fee months, the weekday During the summer holidays. and weekends $20 and $50 on the Beach Penfield is that a property beachfront Beach is a 3.5 acre Penfield banquet beach has two and sun. The swim to place great covered a large lockers, rental racks, sailboat facilities, and is handicap accessible. facilities deck, bathroom Memorial to the public. From and open is free Penfield park at to is required a beach sticker Labor Day, to Day the weekday the beack lot. During the summer months, and is $20 and $50 on the weekends parking fee holidays. Cycling countyFairfield in the trails bike different a few are There Park/Rails Valley River including the Pequonnock area please visit information, more For . www.discoveryadventurepark.org MCCORMICK ROAD

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ACADEMIC FACILITIES RESIDENCE HALLS ATHLETIC FACILITIES For more admission, academic, athletic Bannow (Rudolph F.) Science Center 11 70 McCormick Road 35 Alumni Diamond 29 School of Engineering Campion Hall 34 Alumni Hall – Sports Arena 14 and other information, please visit Canisius Hall 3 Dolan Campus 30 Alumni Softball Field 33 WWW.FAIRFIELD.EDU College of Arts and Sciences, A. Dolan (John C.) Hall Barlow Field 44 Graduate School of Education and Faber Hall 47 Basketball Courts 32 Allied Professions, Center for Faith & Gonzaga Hall 39 Fr. Brissette Athletic Public Life, Center for Catholic Studies Stag Statue Center – Fairfield Prep 54 DiMenna-Nyselius Library 10 Jogues Hall 36 Grauert Field 55 Center for Academic Excellence, ITS Loyola Hall 2 Lessing Field 24 (Information Technology Services) Public Safety, Ignatian Residential Quick (Leslie C.), Jr. Recreation Dolan School of Business 8 College, Lukacs Gallery Complex 15 Center for Applied Ethics Regis Hall 38 Rafferty Stadium27 Donnarumma Hall 4 Townhouse Complex 28 Tennis Courts 25 Carl & Dorothy Bennett Center The Village 52 University Field 31 for Judaic Studies A. Meditz Hall Walsh (Thomas J.), Jr. Egan (Marion Peckham) School of B. Kostka Hall Athletic Center 26 Nursing and Health Studies 12 C. Claver Hall (Fields and courts are green) (*New addition to be completed by fall 2017) D. #47 Mahan Road PepsiCo Theatre 40 Quick (Regina A.) Center for the Arts 9 Kelley (Aloysius P.), S.J. Theatre, STUDENT SERVICES AND OTHER LOCATIONS Walsh (Thomas J.) Gallery, Wien Theatre/Black Box Alumni House 22 Early Learning Center 41 Jesuit Community Center Xavier Hall – Fairfield Prep17 Alumni Relations Office Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius Loyola 5 (St. Ignatius Hall) 7 University Media Center Barone (John A.) Campus Center 13 Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Campus Kelley (Aloysius P.), S.J. Center 1 Oak Room, Main Dining Hall, Ministry Center Offices for Undergraduate Einstein Bros., Stags on the Run Dolan Campus 30 and Graduate Admission, convenience store, Snack Bar A. Dolan (John C.) Hall Financial Aid, Registrar, and Offices for FUSA, StagCard, Student Health Center Academic & Career Development WVOF, Residence Life, Diversity B. Dolan (David J.) House Maintenance Complex 45 and Student Affairs Study Abroad McAuliffe Hall21 Bellarmine Hall 6 C. Dolan (Thomas F.) Commons Bursar, Offices for Finance, President & Executive Offices, Offices for ITS (Information Purchasing and Central Receiving Advancement, Marketing Technology Services), Human Southwell Hall 42 and Communications, Resources, Design & Digital The Kathryn P. Koslow Family Bellarmine Museum Print Services Counseling Center Bellarmine Pond 46 Hopkins Pond 51 The Levee 23 Berchmans Hall – Fairfield Prep16 43157_2/17 Central Utility Facility 53