No, unfortunately we cannot expedite your visa application. U.S. Embassy and Consulate officers have asked universities to stop sending letters regarding all student visa applications.

New international students should plan to arrive no earlier than the official move-in date. No check-ins will be permitted before this.

If you do not receive your housing information by the beginning of August (Fall Semester) / December (Spring Semester), you should contact Residential Life via phone at +1 (585) 389-2340.

There are many websites where you can find advertisements for apartments in Rochester and its suburbs. The problem with most of these is that the apartments do not have to pass any inspection before they are listed. Therefore, while some apartments may be in safe neighborhoods and good condition, others may not be.

We strongly advise you to check the location of the potential housing in relation to Nazareth's campus, as well as its proximity to direct bus routes. Neighborhoods close to Nazareth and bus routes include Pittsford Village, Brighton, Park Avenue, and East Avenue.

Click here for a list of off-campus housing references. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a particular apartment, please contact our office.

Student Accounts will send bills to all undergraduate students who have registered during the course selection period by the second week in July (Fall) and by the first week in December (Spring).

Graduate bills will be sent out by the third week in July (Fall) and by the second week in December (Spring).

Exchange students will receive their bills online via NazNet when their course registration is complete.

If you have registered but do not have a bill three weeks prior to the start of the semester, please call Student Accounts at +1 (585) 389-2045.

Payment is expected by the end of the first week of classes every semester. You can pay your bill online via Flywire or in person at Student Accounts. In person payments can only be paid by cash or traveler's check; credit cards are not accepted.

*Note: Any late payments will incur a $250 late fee.

You can stop by the Campus Safety Office on your first day on campus to get your picture taken and your ID card printed.

The format of your username and password should have been sent to you by the Office of Admissions or the Registrar. To access your account, go to the login page: go.naz.edu/google and enter your username (full e-mail address) and temporary password. For more information, please call the Technology and Media Service Desk at +1 (585) 389-2111.

You cannot work or intern without authorization from the CIE and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Office (USCIS). F-1 and J-1 students are permitted to work on-campus for up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and 40 hours per week during vacations. Contact our office for further information.

Attend the Career Services Job Fair during Fall Orientation or check Handshake for posted positions during the year.

Unless you have been offered a part-time job or are required to complete an internship, you do NOT need a social security card.

If you DO plan to work in the United States, you must have a social security number for tax purposes. Your social security number is used to keep track of your payroll earnings, income taxes, etc.

In order to qualify for a social security card, you must:

1. Be a full-time student at Nazareth College
2. Be in legal F-1 or J-1 status
3. Be offered a part-time job on campus
4. Obtain a letter from the CIE and your employer
5. Complete the application for a social security card
6. Bring your passport, I-20/DS-2019, letters, and completed application to the Social Security Administration Office

The CIE will provide transportation to the Social Security Administration Office at the beginning of every semester for those students who need to apply.

Whether you are returning home, transferring to another school, changing your education level, or applying for a visa change in status, remember the following important deadlines:

• For F visa holders, you have 60 days after the completion of your program (the program end date listed on your I-20) to leave the United States.
• For J visa holders, you have 30 days after the completion of your program (the program end date listed on your DS-2019) to leave the United States.