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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.

For more information, contact the Office of Student Engagement at:

e-mail: [email protected] phone: 203-254-4110 website: fairfield.edu/internationalstudentlife

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fairfield.edu ABOUT FAIRFIELD ABOUT FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT – INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LIFE STUDENT – INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF STUDENT FAIRFIELD and scholars students all international assists Student Life, Student Engagement, International of Office The with visa and immigration matters as well as adjusting to life at Fairfield University. Fairfield at life to as adjusting as well matters with visa and immigration from Friday through Monday are open we Room 96, and Center: Campus in Barone is located Our office or call +1-203-254-4110. [email protected] us via e-mail at Contact EST. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. include required covered Topics F1 and J1 students. incoming all new for is mandatory Orientation International Life, Residence such as the Health Center, resources about the university and information overviews immigration There etc. the Library, Registration, Course Department of Public Safety, Services, & Psychological Counseling and items, essential phone plans, shop for cell for register open bank accounts, to students opportunities for are will be emailed dates about Orientation Information card). identification (student StagCard get their university arrival. your before the semester 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 to our rise gives an identity that university, of its identity as a Jesuit and Catholic is proud University Fairfield to students prepares that and professions arts, sciences in the liberal education mission: institutional vibrant justice. and promote serve to critical rigor and a determination with insight, empathy, lead their communities 7 5 5 5 5 3 3 8 8 8 6 4 4 11 21 12 15 15 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 14 14 14 10 10 10 10 10 27 22 25 23 28 28 24 26 26 29 20 20 ...... Funds for Your Arrival Your Funds for Information and Payment Financial Obligations Exchange Currency Foreign University Fairfield to Arrival Your Reporting WELCOME TO FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY TO FAIRFIELD WELCOME

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TOWN OF FAIRFIELD TOWN students Families and recreation. study and for oasis a peaceful offers of Fairfield town shoreline historic The York in New than an hour — arrive — in less and can also hop on a train They offer. has to all the town can enjoy a little more Have Haven. New of historic the vibrancy and enjoy or head east show, in a Broadway take City to a or catch Mt. Tom, majestic jump on a ski lift at Fenway, at Sox Red the Boston can cheer on Students time? on the beaches of Rhode Island! wave The New York Metropolitan area, also known also known area, Metropolitan York New The (NY), York New includes area, as the Tri-State (NJ). Jersey and New (CT) Connecticut THE TRI-STATE AREA THE TRI-STATE are Fairfield who attend students Many these areas. from FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY FAIRFIELD International Student Guide Student International About Fiarfield About Preparing for Fairfield 7 fairfield.edu issues the form DS-2019, which may or may not be the may or which may DS-2019, the form issues financial support. actually provides that agency I-20 Form be obtained to visa 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 your eligibility 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 PREPARING FOR FAIRFIELD FOR PREPARING State's website. You will need to provide a receipt a receipt provide will need to You website. State's has fee processing the visa application showing visa interview. your for come been paid, when you 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 fee the and what fee reciprocity issuance visa, it is the for issuance for is a fee is. If there United to charged fee the to as equal as possible of the applicant's country by citizens States 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 visa permits an individual to 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 American Embassy. an 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 Useful Links travel.state.gov/ visa information: Department of State content/visas/en.html fmjfee.gov information: SEVIS Fee ice.gov/ Enforcement: and Customs Immigration U.S. sevis/i901 Scholar Students and International University Fairfield fairfield.edu/international Services: Nonimmigrant visa application processing processing visa application Nonimmigrant Department of State for fees current - For fee check the Department of services government Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, Application, Electronic Visa Online Nonimmigrant learn to webpage the DS-160 Visit DS-160. Form online process. about the DS-160 more States the United to travel for valid A passport six months beyond least at date and with a validity in the stay period of the applicant's intended agreements country-specific (unless States United than one person is If more exemptions). provide each person desiring a included in the passport, application. an complete visa must One (1) 2x2 photograph. to receipt fee (MRV) Visa A Machine Readable fee. of the visa application payment show receipt. fee SEVIS I-901 The previous and diplomas from Transcripts attended. institutions parents or your you shows that Financial evidence to sufficient funds have sponsoring you who are during the tuition and living expenses your cover if you example, For study. intended period of your please sponsor is a salaried employee, or your tax documents and original bank bring income sponsor or your If you statements. books and/or registration, please bring business a business, own as and tax documents, as well etc., licenses, statements. original bank books and/or Form I-20 or DS-2019. You will need to submit a will need to You I-20 or DS-2019. Form you to provided which was form, SEVIS generated school official must and your school. You your by sign the I-20 or DS-2019.

• • • • • • • • Some visa applications require further administrative further administrative require applications Some visa the additional time after which takes processing, Also, Officer. a Consular by visa applicant's interview personal and academic because each student’s for same students applying two is different; situation required and be questions different be asked visa may additional documents. submit different to Documentation Required visa a U.S. obtaining for Documents and processes country. by vary and may change, subject to are home your on documentation required Please confirm Each applicant for webpage. Embassy U.S. country's and submit these forms visa must or J-1 either an F-1 below: as explained documentation • All applicants should be prepared to provide: to All applicants should be prepared Fees? Visa the Required are What PREPARING FOR FAIRFIELD FOR PREPARING

What is a Visa? What U.S. a to travel to citizen a foreign A visa allows the U.S. from permission port-of entry and request It does States. the United enter to officer immigration information more For the U.S. entry into not guarantee well as policies and of a visa, as about the definition State visas, please visit the regarding procedures Home page. Department Visa know should you SEVP? What is SEVIS and What about it? (SEVP) Program Visitor and Exchange Student The of Homeland help the Department is designed to better Security (DHS) and Department of State and F, programs school and exchange monitor and visitor Exchange visitors. M and J category is maintained in the Student information student (SEVIS). System Information Visitor and Exchange maintains that system SEVIS is an Internet-based on nonimmigrant information and current accurate visa), and (J visitors and M visa), exchange (F students SEVIS enables their dependents (F-2, M-2, and J-2). mandatory transmit to sponsors schools and program to via the Internet, notifications and event information a throughout (DOS) the DHS and Department of State States. in the United stay visitor's exchange or student a Visa Applying for should You change. may information Please be aware, the most for website visit the Department of State's As part of the visa application requirements. current section consular the embassy at an interview process, age 14 through visa applicants from for is required age 13 and younger, Persons exceptions. with few 79, an do not require generally and age 80 and older, or consulate. embassy by requested unless interview, appointment for an interview time for waiting The is so early visa application applicants can vary, time enough do not have If you encouraged. strongly date, start program your visa before obtain your to Fairfield at study your start will be unable to you interview times for wait Visa semester. that University time information appointments and visa processing is worldwide or Consulate Embassy each U.S. for to how Learn websites. embassy on most available the pay an interview, schedule an appointment for specific embassy review fee, processing application visiting the Embassy by and much more instructions, During the will apply. you where website or Consulate an the interview, usually at process, visa application digital fingerprint scan will be quickly taken. ink-free, APPLYING FOR A UNITED STATES VISA A UNITED STATES FOR APPLYING FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY FAIRFIELD International Student Guide Student International Preparing for Fairfield for Preparing Preparing for Fairfield 9 fairfield.edu make arrangements arrangements make ormal wear (for President’s Ball) President’s (for ormal wear et ear and Socks w cases Sno W Rain Boots Rain Jack 1 pair of shorts 1 ba 1 set of semi-f Sneakers Sho W Underw 2 Pillo Fitt Sham C

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TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION through States the United into come students Most Others City. York Airport in New Kennedy John F. City or York Airport in New LaGuardia through arrive Jersey. Airport in New Newark through by minutes is an hour and fifteen University Fairfield traffic. barring heavy or LaGuardia, Kennedy car from There Fairfield. hours from Airport is two Newark these from public means of transportation two are airports: • • INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS HEALTH of regardless and their dependents All students required are University Fairfield at the visa status student health international Fairfield’s purchase to of the because it meets the requirements insurance of Office The and the US government. University on the cost Engagement will advise students Student students’ and the Bursar will charge of insurance, the Bursar, be paid in full to must Insurance accounts. plans available. no monthly payment are and there amount being and about the coverage questions Any international@ should be sent to insurance for charged methods, about payment For questions fairfield.edu. and Payment Obligations the Financial to please refer packet. welcome sheet, included in your Information to the prior insurance in Fairfield’s will be enrolled You Upon enrollment, academic semester. of your start the log in to to on how instructions will be given you print out your a link to and e-mailed website insurance further during will be explained This ID card. insurance Orientation. More details and copies of the medical form can be medical form of the details and copies More . fairfield.edu/immunization online at found physical your having recommend strongly We immunizations necessary and any examination it will be much arrival; your to prior completed them done in the US, and you cheaper than getting for housing or register into move will not be able to any you have If this confirmation. without classes please e-mail [email protected]. questions, PREPARING FOR FAIRFIELD FOR PREPARING Students from countries with high rates of with high rates countries from Students Form) on the Medical Report (listed tuberculosis tuberculosis for also be tested must 3 series of Hepatitis B vaccine are strongly strongly are B vaccine 3 series of Hepatitis recommended in English be completed must Forms as month/day/year should be listed Dates 2 doses of vaccine against Mumps, Measles, and against 2 doses of vaccine Rubella (MMR) or lab result/health vaccine 2 doses of Varicella immunity confirming provider care if living on (MCV4) 1 dose of Meningitis vaccine campus Current Tetanus/Diphtheria booster (within the booster Tetanus/Diphtheria Current 10 years) past

Declaration of Finances Declaration submit need to will visa, you a student secure To the cover you can to show financial documentation page of Please see first one full year. of tuition for cost estimates. cost for or DS-2019 I-20 Form your I-94 Form i94.cbp.dhs. on-line at: can be retrieved I-94 Form The being in the for reason is your . Status gov/I94/#/home correspond categories different and the States, United whether document determines This visa categories. to (F-1), (B-2), student as a tourist in the country are you status, your Besides determining other status. or any in stay of your the length determines the I-94 card "D/S" this will read students F-1 For States. the United you In other words, of status." which means "duration as long States legally in the United stay will be able to status. maintain your as you • • • • • • • • All students must complete and submit the Fairfield and submit the Fairfield complete must All students the email to by Form Medical Report University visit Please, ([email protected]). Health Center all requirements. for fairfield.edu/immunization You enforced. strictly are requirements Immunization for register to in order be in compliance will need to classes. required are 1957 1st, January born after All students of documentation provide to law under Connecticut immunizations: the following IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS IMMUNIZATION Remember: FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY FAIRFIELD International Student Guide Student International Preparing for Fairfield for Preparing Getting Settled 11 11 fairfield.edu fairfield.edu

Walgreen’s East Kings Highway 414 Fairfield, CT 06825 Fairfield, 7-11 Road Reef 257 CT 06824 Fairfield, Aid Rite Road Post 1619 CT 06824 Fairfield, CVS Road Post 700 CT 06824 Fairfield, CVS Avenue 330 Grasmere CT 06824 Fairfield, CVS Turnpike Black Rock 961 CT 06824 Fairfield, The calendar is on the University web site site web calendar is on the University The fairfield.edu/academics/academiccalendar GETTING SETTLED GETTING at ACADEMIC CALENDAR: CALENDAR: ACADEMIC Cell Phones Cell they phone, a cell have already may students Since Many in the U.S. about its use inquire will need to plans. international offer phone companies major cell include AT&T, U.S. in the phone providers cell Common Sprint, and others. Representatives T-Mobile, Verizon, will phone providers cell one of the above from are but you Orientation, International typically be at Please company. that in just enrolling to not limited States phone plans in the United cell that be prepared countries. than other be of a higher cost to tend Services Telephone code is 203. the area in Fairfield, live If you Department of Public Safety should call ext. students emergency, any report To program to are All students 4090 or 203-254-4090. phones prior to their cell the DPS phone number into arriving on campus. Assistance Directory is a fee. There get an operator. to Call 411 Calling outside the U.S. + phone number. + city code code + country Call 011 code area but calling outside local In the U.S. digit phone number. + seven code digit area Call 1 + three 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. an off-campus phone On-campus phone to digit phone number. + seven code Dial 8 + 1 + area Pages Yellow all lists Pages, book, Yellow phone directory The restaurants, stores, businesses, for information contact and tourist agencies, city services government is yellowpages. website The in the area. attractions . com/fairfield-ct Cards Calling International using an international can call home by Students on the Internet which can be purchased calling card, here: listed store or convenience grocery any or at semester. Any excess funds will be held on the student held on the student funds will be excess Any semester. For charges. semester following the toward account students Graduate full time and Spring semesters, Fall tuition and plan for a monthly payment utilize may is a There (not including health insurance). fees choose to plan. If you the payment for fee processing installment first plan, the payment the monthly utilize include must installment first This registration. is due at and 100% of health 100 % of all fees 33% of tuition plus plan can be found Details of the payment insurance. . fairfield.edu/paymentplans online at is no monthly there the Summer semester, For plan option. payment Information Bursar Contact or 2165 4191 2410, 4102, ext. Phone: 203-254-4000 E-Mail: [email protected] FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CURRENCY FOREIGN is highly the use of a debit card Though foreign can exchange students recommended, location: the below some banks and at currency America Travelex East Road Post 1495 CT Westport, 203-254-1359 travelex.com TO ARRIVAL YOUR REPORTING UNIVERSITY FAIRFIELD report students all new require laws immigration U.S. in the country. initial arrival their after the University to of program in a termination result do so may to Failure legal your for serious consequences and can lead to in the future. the U.S. to return and ability to status and report their address update will need to Students Student Engagement, of the Office to their arrival information, more For Life. Student International . please visit fairfield.edu/internationalstudentlife ARRIVING AT FAIRFIELD AT ARRIVING Transfers Wire can open a bank students in the U.S., Once fees are There funds can be wired. where account with wiring funds. associated Bank Checks/Drafts or a foreign can bring a bank draft Students not funds are However, open an account. check to upon so do not rely 3 weeks, up to for available cash. immediate these funds for Banking Electronic and with ATMs available immediately Funds are check cards. Cards Credit International and stores U.S. Not all students: to Note cards. credit international accept businesses Traveler’s Checks Traveler’s immediately checks funds are traveler’s With or stolen. if lost can be replaced and available

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS AND FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS INFORMATION PAYMENT health tuition, include University payments Complete the billed to other applicable fees and any insurance, account. student (MA/ MS/ MBA/ DNP): Graduates Full-Time 15 is due August charges of all University Payment spring semester. and January 1 for semester fall for online at can be found and fees Tuition . fairfield.edu/graduatetuitionfees (BA/BS): Undergraduates Full-Time 1 is due August charges all University for Payment spring semester. and January 1 for semester fall for online at can be found and fees Tuition . fairfield.edu/undergraduatetuitionfees . can be made via fairfield.flywire.com Payment processing delay may and other celebrations Holidays it is recommended therefore, payment of international 10 business least at their payment initiate students that timely ensure deadline to the payment before days the to be limited must payments Incoming processing. and health insurance tuition, fees, of University cost the current for account the student to charged • • • • All students should arrive at Fairfield with enough Fairfield at should arrive All students The expenses. arrival immediate cover funds to large not bring to advises students strongly University bring/ students it is suggested sums of cash. Instead, the following: have • FUNDS FOR YOUR ARRIVAL YOUR FOR FUNDS FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY FAIRFIELD International Student Guide Student International Arriving at Fairfield at Arriving Getting Settled 13 fairfield.edu the license must be accompanied by an IDP, which which an IDP, by be accompanied must the license license. of the foreign English translation as an serves license driver’s seeking a first-time citizens Non-U.S. to the DMV to going Prior the DMV Office. go to must International fill out the Online applicants must office, Student on the International form Request Student to be sure form, begin the you Once page. Life 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, pieces of 2 in the form can be proven which residency. in the US. 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 order in 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 ct.gov/dmv information, GETTING SETTLED GETTING 9-4, Wednesday, 9-noon, Thursday, Friday, 9-4. Friday, Thursday, 9-noon, 9-4, Wednesday, students steps, of the above Upon completion in the mail their Social Security card will receive their Social receive students Once weeks. in two about should be careful students Security Number, their Social Security give whom they and to where carry their card should never Students Number. their Social Security Number with them or give it is for unless email or websites phone, over purposes. government official Connecticut Driver’s License Driver’s Connecticut (IDP) is an English Permit Driver An International issued license language driver's of a foreign 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. with his or her foreign one year of up to English or Spanish, is in a language other than license

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Passport I-94 I-20 DS-2019 Employer’s Letter* Required Required Application Documents 2. 3. SS-5 form aSocialSecurityapplication omplete 4. 1. whichincludes documentation, allrequired ollect When to Apply for Social Security Social Apply for to When in in the U.S. present be physically must Students Students a Social Security Number. apply for to order Social Security The a job offer. also have must legal entry into your verify will need to Administration a Social Security Number. issuing before the country that recommends Administration Social Security The after 10 days a minimum of wait students and J-1 F-1 in the U.S. arrival after days 10 business wait must visiting scholars J-1 of the Scholar and the submission the country entering Form. Arrival Process Application GETTING SETTLED GETTING fedex.com Express Federal 1-800-463-3339 1-800-275-8777 usps.com Service US Postal (UPS) ups.com Service Parcel United 1-800-742-5877 dhl.com Express DHL Worldwide 1-800-225-5345

IDENTIFICATION Documents and Arrival Passport of will be their main form passport students’ The Fairfield University get their until they identification License. Driver’s or Connecticut StagCard official University’s is Fairfield StagCard The picture their Students can have card. identification are Students on campus. arrive when they taken all times. at carry the card to expected of Level Lower in the is located Office StagCard The is open Monday, office The Campus Center. the Barone 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 from and Friday Thursday Wednesday, more For 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. from and on Tuesday p.m. . please visit fairfield.edu/stagcard information, Social Security Number for is required A Social Security number (SSN) including non- in the U.S., who works everyone in the U.S. work planning to are If you immigrants. for apply you must of employment, an offer and have questions, any have If you a Social Security Number. or [email protected] us at please contact 203-254-4110. • • • • WhatsApp and call people all over text to you allows WhatsApp get started. the app to Download the world. Office Post States United only (provided on-campus mailbox an In addition, to letters can send students students), undergraduate to certified express, priority, class, first by and packages U.S. Office. Post the U.S. mail through or registered campus include: Fairfield’s near Offices Post Drive Commerce 357 CT 06824 Fairfield, 5 Ste. Road, 1300 Post CT 06824 Fairfield, to students can go Office, Post the U.S. In addition to or quick need overnight If you or the UPS Store. FedEx express the following contact of a package, delivery services: courier FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY FAIRFIELD International Student Guide Student International Getting Settled Getting Getting Settled 15 fairfield.edu Prepare a list of questions to ask your potential 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? much is the security 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 MetroNorth Railroad can be combined to get to be combined can Railroad MetroNorth areas. certain and from to students with housing language familiar Become pages 16-17) (on but (optional, Resume a Tenant Prepare the Housing on be found can This recommended). . Hub! 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. Many manager. or property landlord with any renters expect managers and landlords property which is based on a US score, a credit have to this score, you don't have Because history. finance and finances your verify can to we do what will we E-mail international@ application. support your or information. need this letter if you fairfield.edu and like neighborhoods you around or drive Walk in the signs posted Lease” Rent/For “For look for of houses and apartments. windows are you see the places to by Drive/walk and exterior the find out what in to interested making an before the neighborhood look like find something you When viewing. appointment for know let the landlord to do not hesitate like, you a check Have interested. are you that immediately the deposit. pay to ready order or money

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BANKING Opening a Bank Account as should open a bank account students Upon arrival, has a Bank of America University The soon as possible. Campus Center. in the Barone on campus located ATM campus include to Other banks in close proximity Citibank, People’s Fargo, Wells Chase, TD, Webster, Bank. and Hudson City Savings United a have to all students important for It is extremely bills and tuition, transfer, pay to checking account U.S. be done should/can This and deposit funds. withdraw, Orientation. or during International either before Cards Credit in the U.S., history a credit do not have If students However, card. obtain a credit be unable to may they obtaining by history a credit can establish students to students which requires Card,” Credit a “Secure use. to in order on the card deposit money Connecticut Identification Card Identification Connecticut can card identification a non-driver In Connecticut, a CT you don't have if identification be used as photo has been suspended. license or if your license driver's for a number card CT identification can use your You getting an apartment, or of things, including traveling, citizen, a non-U.S. are If you opening a bank account. For a DMV Hub Office. apply in person at must you please visit dmv.org/ct-connecticut/ information, more . id-cards.php FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY FAIRFIELD International Student Guide Student International Getting Settled Getting FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY 17

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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 one smaller structure behind or or two month's rent) to next to their property that can Utilities...... The term used for the extra FP...... Fireplace guarantee occupancy, payment be used as a private living charges for gas, electricity, of rent, repair of damages, and space. Size and features vary. cable television, and water. Plan 4-Plex ...... A rental unit comprised of two professional cleaning after Sometimes it is a converted on spending an extra $25-$100 ground floor or "garden" you leave. In most cases, the garage or pool house. per month depending on your apartments and two second deposit is returned in full if lifestyle. Some students are floor apartments there is no damage to your careful about finding "gas Townhouse or...... Private home or very spacious apartment at the end of your stoves" and "non-halogen Condominium and luxurious apartment that 2/2 or 3/2...... The first number indicates the stay (there may be a slight lamps" as they use less energy. sometimes has its own laundry, number of bedrooms in the deduction for cleaning). pool and recreational facilities. apartment. The second number Inspect the apartment carefully Sublet...... Special arrangement where indicates the number of when moving in and record you live in someone's bathrooms. Bathroom facilities Lease...... A legal contract signed any damages, so you won’t be apartment in their place. include bathtub and/or shower, by both the manager and charged when moving out. Sublets are attractive because the renter regarding the length toilet (WC), and washbasin. they are often short-term of stay, price, and conditions First, Last, ...... This means that to move in, opportunities with furnished of a rental agreement. It ABP...... All bills paid. Your utilities Deposit you must pay the first and rooms and no deposit. is important to not sign a lease (water, electricity, gas, sewage, last month’s rent amount, plus However, it is usually best to for more than the amount garbage collection) have been the security deposit amount. ask the person renting if their of time you will stay. You included in your rent. You only Most rental apartments require manager or landlord knows are responsible for rent have to arrange for optional this, but it is possible to find about your agreement, in case the entire length of the telephone/Internet/television those that only require the the lease prohibits you from lease. Violation of the lease services. deposit amount and the first taking his / her place. agreement can result in a heavy month’ s rent. financial penalty. Residents W/D...... Washing machine and clothes A/C or AIR...... Air-conditioning should understand all of the dryer are provided. Rent ...... Payment made for living conditions of the lease before accommodations, usually signing. Any negotiated BR or BDRM...... Bedroom on a monthly basis. variation should be set out in

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GETTING SETTLED GETTING Programs Sports/Youth Recreational Fairfield comes when it to offer has a lot of Fairfield Town The Specific programs. sports and youth recreational to . fairfieldct.org at be found can information and Playgrounds Parks parks and playgrounds several has of Fairfield town The of the a full list For family. and your you to available please visit locations, parks with their corresponding . fairfieldct.org Park Central is only about Park Central City, York in New Located is the Park Central train. by an hour and a half away is There States. urban park in the United visited most more on in the park! For something fun going always . please visit centralparknyc.org information, Zoo Beardsley Connecticut's in Bridgeport, is located Zoo Beardsley Connecticut's away drive and it is only a 15-20 minute Connecticut and enjoy of all ages can come campus. People from the zoo that and programs exhibits the various please visit information, For more offer. has to . beardsleyzoo.com Norwalk at Maritime Aquarium The of all visitors offers Norwalk at Maritime Aquarium The a good time while learning have ages the opportunity to Long off our shore: just resource about the vital natural exhibits, which 34 different are Island Sound. There species. than 1,200 marine animals of 259 more feature the aquarium is only a Connecticut, in Norwalk, Located please visit information, more For away! drive 20-minute . maritimeaquarium.org Six Flags Six Flags is an amusement parks with locations that locations 3 different are There the U.S. throughout campus. Six Flags New from in driving distance are which is only about MA, Agawam, in England is located and Adventure Six Flags Great and hour and a half away. in Jackson, NJ located Six Flags Hurricane Harbor are locations, For and a half hours away. about two and are . please visit sixflags.com Amusement Park Quassy in park located is an amusement and water Quassy from drive which is about a 45-minute CT, Middlebury, learn more To campus. It has 22 rides on its 20 acres! . about the park, please visit quassy.com Compounce Lake in is an amusement park located Compounce Lake which is about an hour CT, and Southington, Bristol a water park has a beach, campus. The from drive

and more. Visit their websites for more details. more for their websites Visit and more. Museum Discovery The at Park Adventure The and almost levels, 21 zip lines, 6 difficulty 11 trails, Explore park forest-climbing challenge bridges in the largest 161 the magic of the England. As the sun sets, feel in New LED lighting. by when the park is transformed trees please visit information, more For . discoveryadventurepark.org include Jennings Beach, Sasco Hill Beach, and Hill Beach, and Beach, Sasco include Jennings Beach. Penfield Jennings Beach sandy beach this large Beaches, 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 and holidays. 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 Trails. to a number of indoor cycling are there Additionally, in JoyRide in Fairfield, options including Zen-Ride in Westport/Greenwich, SoulCycle Westport/Darien, FAMILY FUN FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES 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 ctsciencecenter.org more, GETTING SETTLED GETTING

SPORTS AND RECREATION SPORTS Recreation & Parks of Fairfield Town you to to offer things has many of Fairfield Town The There recreation. to when it comes family and your athletic fields, playgrounds, a number of different are More use. for available are that and picnic areas make to and how about the locations information . on fairfieldct.org/facilities can be found reservations YMCA Fairfield Road Old Post 841 CT 06824 Fairfield, 203-255-2834 RecPlex University Fairfield square 40,000 offers RecPlex renovated Our newly workout. get a great to of space levels and three feet an Field House, includes an upgraded RecPlex The pool, new meter a twenty-five indoor track, elevated and much more! areas fitness group Hiking which local trails, a number of different are There include: The trails 8 miles. Local 2 to from range Mountain CT and Webb in Trumbull, Lillinonah Trail CT. in Monroe, Park Sailing and Kayaking Sailing of Fairfield Community Town at the is located Sailing of Fairfield Community makes sailing program This Dock in Southport Harbor. family-size keel, fixed its members, two to available one and two man kayaks two four Ideal 18’ daysailers, available are Household memberships man kayaks. information more the age of 18. For over anyone to please visit about membership, . communitysailingfairfield.com Public Beaches area a number of beaches in the Fairfield are There beaches These the University. close to very are that Company Theatre Fairfield is a nonprofit (FTC) Company Theatre Fairfield music live offers that arts and culture for center locations. venue concert three at and entertainment include shows FTC Fairfield, in downtown Located view To and dance. drama a mix of music, art, . please visit fairfieldtheatre.org events, updcoming Dark After Fairfield has that website Dark is an online After Fairfield events about nightlife, information date up to see To County. in Fairfield and entertainment please visit County, is happening in Fairfield what . fairfieldafterdark.com FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY FAIRFIELD International Student Guide Student International Getting Settled Getting MCCORMICK ROAD

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Bannow (Rudolph F.) Science Center 11 70 McCormick Road 35 Alumni Diamond 29 School of Engineering Campion Hall 34 Alumni Hall – Sports Arena 14 Canisius Hall 3 Dolan Campus 30 Alumni Softball Field 33 College of Arts and Sciences, A. Dolan (John C.) Hall Barlow Field 44 Graduate School of Education and Faber Hall 47 Basketball Courts 32 For more admission, academic, athletic Allied Professions, Center for Faith Gonzaga Hall 39 Batting Facility 60 and other information, please visit and Public Life, Center for Catholic Stag Statue Fr. Brissette Athletic Center – Fairfield Prep54 Studies Jogues Hall 36 Grauert Field 55 FAIRFIELD.EDU DiMenna-Nyselius Library 10 Loyola Hall 2 Lessing Field 24 Center for Academic Excellence, ITS Public Safety, Ignatian Quick (Leslie C.), Jr. Recreation Complex 15 (Information Technology Services) Residential Rafferty Stadium27 Center for Applied Ethics College, Lukacs Gallery Tennis Courts 25 Regis Hall NEW Dolan School of Business 8 38 University Field 31 Townhouse Complex 28 Donnarumma Hall 4 Walsh (Thomas J.), Jr. Athletic Center 26 The Village Bennett Center for Judaic Studies 52 (Fields and courts are green) A. Meditz Hall Egan (Marion Peckham) School of B. Kostka Hall Nursing and Health Studies 12 STUDENT SERVICES AND OTHER LOCATIONS C. Claver Hall Kanarek Center for Palliative Care D. 47 Mahan Road Alumni House 22 B. Dolan (David J.) House PepsiCo Theatre 40 42 Langguth Hall 56 Alumni Relations Office The Murphy Center for Ignatian Quick (Regina A.) Center for the Arts 9 NEW The Barnyard Manor 58 Barone (John A.) Campus Center 13 Spirituality, Study Abroad Kelley (Aloysius P.), S.J. Theatre, “The Tully” Dining Commons, Oak C. Dolan (Thomas F.) Commons Walsh (Thomas J.) Gallery, Room, Dunkin’, Stags on the Offices for ITS (Information Wien Theatre/Black Box Run convenience store, Snack Bar Technology Services), Human Xavier Hall – Fairfield Prep17 and Offices for FUSA, StagCard, Resources, Design & Print University Media Center WVOF, Residence Life, Student Hopkins Pond 51 Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, Jesuit Community Center and Student Engagement (St. Ignatius Hall) 7 Bellarmine Hall 6 Kelley (Aloysius P.), S.J. Center 1 President and Executive Offices, Offices of Undergraduate Advancement, Marketing and Graduate Admission, and Communications, Financial Aid, Registrar, Fairfield University Art Museum Academic & Career Development Bellarmine Pond 46 Kelley Parking Garage 57 Berchmans Hall – Fairfield Prep 16 Maintenance Building 45 Central Utility Facility 53 McAuliffe Hall21 Conference Center at Bursar, Offices for Finance, Fairfield University 59 Purchasing and Central Receiving Early Learning Center 41 Southwell Hall 42 Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius Loyola 5 The Kathryn P. Koslow Family Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Campus Counseling Center Ministry Center The Levee 23 Dolan Campus 30 A. Dolan (John C.) Hall Student Health Center, Counseling 4803_4/20 and Psychological Services