MOVING IN, HEALTH CARE AND FINANCES
MOVING INTO YOU ROOM
All freshmen at Conn. will have one to three roommates. You may be shown to your room on orientation day to put your luggage down, but as a gesture of courtesy, you should not move your belongings into the closet, claim and beds/furniture for yourself nor choose "your side" of the room until your roommate(s) have all arrived. Then depending on you and your roommates, you may then chooses your beds by drawing lots and then negotiate how you would like to divide or rearrange the furniture. Your roommates may have their parents or families with them to help them unpack, and sometimes even help move furniture about! If you fi nd that you also need help with your rooming situation that you are unable to resolve with your roommates, feel free to call your Student Advisor or your IA for advice.
A NOTE ON HOUSING
The college current policy allows you to stay on campus (for a nominal fee) over the summer if you take summer courses, have a summer job at the college, or work for a professor on an academic project over summer. Pay attention to the notices from the Office of Student Life before winter, spring, and summer breaks, and contact your IA if you have any concerns.
HEALTH CARE INSURANCE
Health care can be very expensive in the US. The college has a health insurance plan that you will pay for in addition to your tuition and other fees. If you have an international health insurance plan from home, do remember to bring your documentation on it.
THE STUDENT HEALTH CENTER
The college's Student Health Center is located in the Warnshius Building and is open Monday through Friday when the College is in session and closed during the summer. Its Hours of operation are:
Mon-Thurs 8.30a.m to 7p.m
Friday 8.30a.m to 5p.m
Appointments start at 9a.m
On campus, call extension 2275
Off-campus, (860) 439-2275
FINANCES US CURRENCY
Paper money denominations: $1, $2 (rare), $5, $10, $20, $50, $100
Coins: 1 cent (penny), 5 cents (nickel), 10 cents (dime), 25 cents (quarter), 50 cents (half dollar)
BANKING
Bank representatives will be on campus during orientation to help students who wish to open accounts.
REQUIREMENTS:
Photo ID (passport)
TYPES OF ACCOUNTS:
Savings: interest is accrued
Checking: for frequent transactions Credit/ Debit Cards: Some find them very useful and practical; however, these should be used with caution. They provide an incentive for excessive spending!
Credit cards: Citibank and American Express are available for students.
Debit cards: these may be used to withdraw and deposit money at the ATM (Automatic Teller Machine) on campus in the Crozier-Williams Center. The College recognizes that students may experience fi nancial difficulties as a result of unpredictable currency exchange rates. We regret to inform you that no additional aid can be awarded due to this circumstance.
LOCAL BANKS AND ADDRESSES:
Citizens Bank, New London Shopping Center, 860-444-3574. A minimum deposit of $25 is required to open a savings or checking account. The minimum balance is OF $250 (otherwise, you will be a monthly service charge of $3). ATM cards are offered.
Bank of America, 260 Rt. 1, New London, 860-447-6178. The minimum deposit is of $50 to open a savings account; The self-serving checking and debit account uses phone, ATM, or web site transactions, costs $7 per month and 3 months in the summer are with no charge.
Last Modified: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 17:21