Schools of Performing and Visual Arts Student Handbook Summer 2020 CONTENTS Opening Day Schedule and Check-Out Dates ..............Page 3 Getting to Chautauqua ....................................................Pages 4–5 What to Bring ....................................................................Page 6 Residence Hall Information ..............................................Page 7 Medical Information .........................................................Page 8 Meal Plan Information ......................................................Page 8 Gate Pass Information ......................................................Page 9 Parking Information ..........................................................Page 10 Student Mail ......................................................................Page 11 Financial Services ..............................................................Page 11 Internet and Communications .........................................Page 12 College Credit ..................................................................Page 13 Important Phone Numbers ..............................................Page 14 Balance Due and Registration Procedure ......................Page 15 Rules and Regulations ......................................................Pages 16–17 Student Life .......................................................................Pages 18–20 Near Chautauqua .............................................................Page 21 Suggested List of Items to Bring .....................................Page 22 2 Schools of Performing and Visual Arts June 24 Residence Hall staff arrives for orientation at Bellinger Hall. June 26 Residence Halls open for Student Arrivals. Cafeteria opens. June 27 Registration for the following students at Bellinger Hall: Piano ................................................... 9–10 a.m. Voice ................................................... 10–11 a.m. Art ....................................................... 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Instrumental (MSFO) ......................... 1–3 p.m. **We encourage you to come during the scheduled times, but you may register anytime between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. if the current schedule doesn’t work for you. You may check into your room (go to the Main Office in Bellinger North to get your key and room assignment) at any time during the day. June 28 Registration for all dancers (Apprentice, Festival and Workshop 1) will take place at Bellinger Hall from 9 to 11 a.m. Dorms will be open at 8 a.m. Registration for any late students will also be 9 to 11 a.m. July 12 Registration for dance Workshop 2 will take place at Bellinger Hall from 9 to 10 a.m. Dorms will be open at 8 a.m. At registration, students will receive their registration packet and photo ID. Balance of room, board and tuition is due in full by May 15. CHECK-OUT DATES Art ....................................................... August 15 (by noon) Dance (Apprentice/Festival) ............. August 16 (by 10 a.m.) Instrumental (MSFO) .........................August 18 (by noon) Piano ................................................... August 8 (by noon) Voice ...................................................August 14 (by noon) Workshop 1 ........................................ July 11 (by 9 a.m.) Workshop 2 ........................................ August 16 (by 10 a.m.) 3 GETTING TO CHAUTAUQUA There are a number of transportation options available when coming to Chautauqua Institution. For your convenience, we have gathered the following information. We are happy to assist you in making your plans, but Chautauqua Institution does not provide transportation to and from Chautauqua. Coming to Chautauqua Institution by Air: The closest airports to Chautauqua Institution are: Jamestown, NY (716-484-0204) (about 15 miles from Chautauqua) Erie, PA (814-833-4258) (about 40 miles from Chautauqua) Buffalo, NY (716-632-3115) (about 70 miles from Chautauqua) Coming to Chautauqua Institution by Train: The closest train stations to Chautauqua are either the Buffalo/Depew station or the Buffalo/Downtown station. You must be clear about which one you would like to arrive at. From this point you can either take a limo, taxi or bus. The Amtrak also goes into Erie, Pennsylvania, but from this point you will have to take a limo or taxi. There is no bus service out of Erie, Pennsylvania. Coming to Chautauqua Institution by Bus: Coach USA (coachusa.com) runs five buses per day to Jamestown, New York, out of the Greyhound Terminal Metro Transportation Center (800-231-2222) in downtown Buffalo, New York (181 Ellicott Street). One-way cost is $9.50. Roundtrip cost is $19. Trip is approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. Cash only. 4 Schools of Performing and Visual Arts Coming to Chautauqua by Taxi or Limo: Jamestown Taxis (averaging about $40 per trip) Lakewood Taxi ................................... 716-488-0101 Rainbow Cab ...................................... 716-484-9994 Jamestown City Cab ......................... 716-487-2110 Carrier Coach, Inc. ............................. 716-488-0413 Uber is also available. Local Limo Services (Jamestown) Robut Sears ........................................ 814-723-9479 or 814-730-8032 Fancee Limousine .............................. 716-483-3661 fancee.com Bob Szudzik ........................................ 716-880-6194 or [email protected] Greg Huber ........................................ 814-598-6071 Bob Taylor .......................................... 716-969-5177 Chautauqua Limo .................................716-683-7455 chautauqualimousine.com Erie Taxis (averaging about $100) Erie Yellow Cab Company................. 814-455-4441 erieyellowcab.com Barnes Prof. Limo Service ................. 814-449-0274 barneslimo.com Buffalo Taxis (averaging between $100 and $150) Buffalo Airport Express ..................... 716-685-2550 buffaloairportexpress.com Liberty/Yellow Cab ............................. 716-877-5400 libertycab.com Giorgio’s Limo Service ....................... 716-683-7455 giorgioslimousine.com Coming to Chautauqua by Car: From Buffalo, New York, and points north and east: Take I-90 to the Westfield, New York, exit 60 (Route 394 south) Travel south on Route 394; go through the traffic light in Mayville Continue south on 394 for about another 4 miles Chautauqua Institution will be on your left Enter at the Turner or Elm Gate entrance From Erie, Pennsylvania, and points south and west of Erie: Take I-90 to I-86 East exit 37 towards Jamestown Stay on the I-86 until you get to the Panama/Chautauqua Institution exit 7 (Route 33 north) Turn left off the ramp and continue north on Route 33. It will end at Route 394 Turn right. Chautauqua Institution will be on your left Enter at the Turner or Elm Gate entrance From Jamestown, New York, and points south and east of Jamestown: Take I-86 west Stay on I-86 over Chautauqua Lake to exit 8 (Route 394 north) Turn right off the ramp and continue on Route 394 until you come to Chautauqua which will be on your right Proceed past the South Gate entrance and past the Main Gate entrance Enter at the Turner or Elm Gate entrance 5 WHAT TO BRING You will need to bring at least two Most rooms in Bellinger Hall and blankets, two twin sheets, two Lincoln Dorm are doubles; some pillowcases, towels and washcloths. rooms are triples and quads. Each (Pillows are provided for you, but you room contains two standard-size twin may want to bring your own.) Other beds (unless the room is a triple or items to consider include mattress a quad), two desks, two wardrobes/ pads, lamp, throw rugs and comforter. closets and is connected to another Linens are not provided — please pack room by a bathroom with two sinks, accordingly! toilet and a shower. Because we are located on a lake, the There are four coin-operated evenings can be cool; an extra blanket washers and dryers in the basement and warm clothing are musts. (Daytime of Bellinger Hall north wing. There is a temps during the summer typically change machine available as well. range from 70–90 degrees Fahrenheit. Small fridges are allowed in the dorm Night temps are 50–70 degrees.) rooms, but keep them small, as space Dorm rooms do not have air is limited! No microwaves allowed. conditioning. You may bring an AC Please be aware that we do not have unit if you have a medical reason. cable hookup in the rooms. Please bring a fan to make you more comfortable on hot days and/or nights. We do have a number fans available to loan out if needed on a first-come, first-served basis. 6 Schools of Performing and Visual Arts RESIDENCE HALL INFORMATION The Chautauqua Schools of incurred in the dorm room, regardless Performing and Visual Arts offer two of responsible party, as well as area of housing facilities, Bellinger Hall and study (i.e., music not returned, books Lincoln Dorm. Lincoln Dorm is a not returned to the School of Art, etc.) women-only facility, and Bellinger Hall Residence Hall supervision is provided has a men-only wing, two women- by RAs who live in the residence halls only wings and one coed wing. You and who have authority to enforce may indicate your preference on your Institution policies and regulations. registration forms that you receive Students enjoy a high degree of once admitted into the schools. personal freedom and responsibility Residents are responsible for the because Chautauqua is a self-contained cleanliness of their own rooms and village. The 230-acre grounds are are expected to cooperate in keeping entered through monitored gates.