Transitions: - The Jewish Theological Seminary
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Mail<br />
What mailing address do I use to send letters and packages to my son or daughter at MSRH?<br />
Please address all mail to JTS housing in the following format:<br />
Student’s Name<br />
Mathilde Schechter Residence Hall<br />
415 West 120th Street<br />
New York, NY 10027<br />
Can I ship my son’s or daughter’s belongings in advance?<br />
JTS has no storage facilities for advance shipping. Students must arrange for their belongings<br />
to arrive after they move into the residence hall.<br />
What mailing address do I use to send letters and packages to my daughter at Barnard<br />
housing?<br />
Please address all mail to Barnard housing in the following format:<br />
Student’s Name<br />
Altschul ####<br />
New York, NY 10027-####<br />
All Barnard students receive mailboxes in the student center. <strong>The</strong> box numbers will be sent to<br />
students during the summer by Barnard and will remain the same for their time at Barnard. If<br />
there is a problem with the box number, the student should contact the Barnard College<br />
Registrar’s Office at (212) 854-2011.<br />
Banking<br />
Will my son or daughter need a checking account and credit card?<br />
Most students open their own checking accounts and many apply for credit cards. Having a<br />
bank account is convenient and is also a good opportunity for students to learn to manage their<br />
money. Most banks require a minimum balance and have accounts geared specifically for<br />
students. Overdraft protection is a valuable feature, particularly if this is the first time your son or<br />
daughter is using a checking account. Debit cards and credit cards are helpful because they<br />
minimize the amount of cash students need to carry. Since having both a checking account and<br />
a credit card may be a new experience for your son or daughter, we suggest that you explain<br />
the responsibilities involved to help him or her avoid credit-card debt and fraud.<br />
Are there banks close to JTS?<br />
<strong>The</strong>re are several banks within a few blocks of JTS, Columbia, and Barnard, including Chase<br />
and Citibank. Information about neighborhood banks will be available to students at Columbia<br />
during orientation week. Citibank offers free checking for Columbia and Barnard students. All<br />
ATMs on the Columbia and Barnard campuses are Citibank. <strong>The</strong> Citibank ATM at Columbia is<br />
in Lerner Hall next to Café 212; the one at Barnard is in Barnard Hall on 117th Street; and the<br />
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