Located in the Schine Student Center, Alteracts provides a number of services including rides and housing. An apartment hunting checklist is provided. Also check bulletin boards and the telephone yellow pages for other housing possibilities. To have a phone connected to your apartment or residence hall room call Bell Atlantic at 890-7100. We recommend that international students use the banking services available in the Syracuse area, rather than relying on services in their home country.
Banks offer many different services.
In addition, most banks offer currency exchange at fair rates, wiring and electronic transfer of funds, and various other services. You should bring your passport and other immigration documents with you when you go to open your bank account, the bank representative will need you to show proof of your identity. When you first set up a bank account, you will have to sign a statement called a W-8. You will also be asked for a local address, if you do not have one you may use the Office of International Services. It is convenient to make transfers to deposits for any purchases, to satisfy debts, or to make withdrawals by writing checks.