Before you arrive

Here is some information you need before you arrive on the men’s campus... 

HOUSING 

The Office of University Housing and Residence Life is here to ensure that your college experience is pleasant and rewarding. We will work toward your goals for success and academic achievement in a number of ways, and we will provide you with a comfortable and safe environment for study, spiritual growth, relaxation and fun.  We want you to be an active part of our community and will work to sustain a spirit of mutual respect, cooperation and friendship. This spirit permeates each floor and building in University housing, enriching your whole college experience.

 Spring 2013 Check-in: Sunday, January 20
9:00 a.m. – Noon
Rubin Lounge

Rubin Hall

 2501 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10033 

Women are permitted upstairs in the Men’s Residence Halls on Sunday, January 20 from, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

DON'T FORGET TO PACK

• Linens (for regular twin sized beds)
• Pillows
• Blankets
• Towels
• Tissues
• A clock radio
• A lamp
• A personal computer
• Toiletries
• Health items 

You may want to bring a microwave or an office-sized refrigerator, or rent one when you arrive on campus.

PACKING AND SHIPPING 

All luggage and boxes should be clearly labeled with your name and home address. Be sure to prepay express and freight charges on all items that you are shipping. Address each item as follows:

Student’s Full Legal name
Yeshiva University
Office of University Housing
2525 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10033-3299 

Pre-shipped baggage can be picked up in Belfer Hall B13 during normal university business hours. Items that are not properly addressed or prepaid will not be accepted. You are advised to insure packages before shipping, as the university does not carry insurance for such baggage. 

HEALTH AND SAFETY 

Because your well-being is our paramount concern, your completed medical forms—authorization, medical history, MMR immunization, meningitis response form and physician's report must be on file prior to your arrival on campus. All undergraduate students are required by the university to be covered by health insurance. Please visit our website for more information and updates about medical forms, health insurance and immunizations. 

O. Sanga, PA
Medical Services
Telephone: 646.685.0391
Email: ousanga@chpnet.org 

ID CARDS 

Your Yeshiva University ID card is an essential item when you arrive on campus. It serves as your dining and library card, and allows you access to the library, van services and other facilities and buildings. Photo ID pictures will be taken when you arrive from 9 a.m.–noon in Rubin Lounge. 

Wilf Campus
521 West 185 Street, Suite 1E
Telephone: 212.960.5221
Fax: 212.960.0072
Email: security@yu.edu 

DISABILITY SERVICES 

The Office of Disability Services works with students with various types of disabilities including LD, ADHD, physical, hearing, visual, psychological and chronic medical conditions to actualize their full academic and personal potential. Before you start the semester it is important to find out what your responsibilities are as a student.

Abigail Kelsen, LMSW, LCSW
Assistant Director of Disability Services, Manhattan Campuses
Telephone: 646.685.0118
Fax: 646.685.0116
Email: akelsen@yu.edu 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 

When preparing to come to the U.S. to study, you should travel with no more than $500 USD. Also, do not bring all of your possessions. The local airports (JFK International, Newark Liberty International, and LaGuardia Airport) are 10 to 20 miles from the undergraduate campuses. It will be difficult to travel with more than three bags and/or suitcases. You will need to be prepared to take a taxi from the airport to one of the campuses. Taxi fares can be anywhere from $40 up to $75 depending upon the airport distance from the campus. Make arrangements to arrive in the U.S. on the first day of orientation, Sunday, January 20, between 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. 

Telephone: 646-592-4203
Fax: 646-685-4203
Email: oiss@yu.edu