There are a variety of student organizations at Connecticut College and students are encouraged to participate in them. Extracurricular activities provide not only opportunities to meet other students and to become more comfortable with the college atmosphere, but also give you the satisfaction of having done something useful for yourself and for the College. In the beginning of the semester, there will be an Activities Fair, where students will have a chance to sign up for clubs they are interested in. You are allowed to work on campus up to 20 hours a week during the school year and up to 40 hours during breaks and between the semesters.
Many student jobs are available on campus.
Most are service positions, for example, work in Dining Services, in administrative offices, the libraries, and so on. Other jobs may involve collaborative work with faculty members. You can gain more information about employment after you arrive. In order to work on campus, you will need a Social Security Number. Forms for applying for an SSN are available in the International Adviser's Office.