Preparing for Departure

Paying your tuition bill: Tuition payments can be made through flywire.com. Visit the Student Accounts webpage for instructions on paying your tuition bill and billing payment due date. 

Housing accommodations: Do you need to arrange for on campus housing? Visit the Residence Life webpage for a housing application and instructions. Students living on campus must have a paid tuition bill prior to moving in. Students must be medically cleared by the FSC Health and Wellness office prior to moving into on campus housing. 

Required immunizations records: Visit the Health and Wellness Center webpage for information on immunization requirements and services available on campus. Students living on campus must be medically cleared prior to moving in.

Academic class schedule: Log into the FSC RAM Portal  to find your advising department. Consult with your academic advisor to set up a full time schedule of 12 credits.  

FSC email set up: Your FSC email address is the official form of communication. Official announcements from the College, your department, professors, and the International office are sent to this email address. Click here for set up instructions

New student orientation: Follow this link to register and complete the online orientation program. This orientation program is different from the International Student Orientation. 

See your healthcare provider: Schedule routine check ups at home before coming to the U.S. with your healthcare provider, eye doctor and dentist.

Prescription medication: Don’t forget to bring your prescriptions and prescription medication you need on a daily basis. Take more medicine than you need so that you don’t run out while you look for a pharmacy in your area. Special restrictions may exist for traveling with medication. See http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/travelers-disabilities-and-medical-conditions for information on how to travel with prescription medications. 

Packing for Long Island: Long Island is a four-season location, meaning we experience both very cold and hot weather, as well as weather in-between. Please pack accordingly.

Bring U.S. currency: We suggest you bring about $100 U.S. dollars with you in cash to pay for small expenses that can occur directly after your arrival. 

 

Traveling to the United States

Click on the links below to determine which airport is best for you to use. 

John F. Kennedy International Airport 

• Directions from JFK airport to Farmingdale State College 

Newark Liberty International Airport

• Directions from Newark Liberty International airport to Farmingdale State College

 

Travel Resources

Educate yourself on the frequently updated flight regulations set by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the United States or any equivalent in your home country.  Visit http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information, or the website of the administration in your own country.

We recommend reviewing the Customs and Border Protection website for details on prohibited and restricted travel items. As well as reviewing TSA "What Can I Bring" for items that are not allowed on airplanes.  Please be sure to check your individual airlines for further prohibited items.