If you're here on Arrival day, follow the instructions on the packet that they have mailed to you with your Visa and other documents and seek help from the staff if you have any queries. Please understand that they would be handling many students of various countries during the first few days of school and may have difficulty in processing your request. Should you need further assistance, or would feel more comfortable speaking to someone from home, feel free to contact any member of the SSA for help. On most occasions, a Singaporean representative shall be around to assist you on Orientation Week. Several banks are located in downtown state college for your convenience.
Most accounts take a day or two to be processed.
If you're bringing large amounts of money to the country, handle it well by using travelers' cheques or drafts. If you do not expect to use a huge sum of money during your first few weeks here, simply tele-transfer money from home once you've set up your account. If possible, have a credit card at hand for convenience. If you're here in the Fall, there are several breaks during the semester that makes traveling possible. Some include Labor Day, Fall Break, Thanksgiving and Christmas.