Hamilton College - International Student Services - How to Get to Clinton, NY

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	How to Get to Clinton, New York Clinton is located in upstate New York, about 250 miles (400 Kilometers) from New York City. Because of the distance, Hamilton cannot provide transportation to campus from your point of arrival in the US. Students arriving from overseas must plan to continue from their port of entry in the US (usually John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Newark Airport, or another large airport) to Syracuse, NY or Utica, NY, where we can provide shuttle transportation to the campus for students arriving on August 13 or 14, or August 19 or 20. College-arranged transportation is only for students whose travel arrangements require international travel. FROM YOUR POINT OF ARRIVAL TO SYRACUSE, NY: The easiest way to get to Syracuse is continue traveling by plane. Students should book a connecting flight from their point of entry to Hancock International Airport in Syracuse. The airport in Syracuse is about one hour from the Hamilton campus by car, and with advance notice of arrival plans, the Dean of Students office can make arrangements for students to be picked up at the airport and transported to the campus on the designated arrival dates. FROM YOUR POINT OF ARRIVAL TO UTICA, NY: Students arriving at John F. Kennedy or LaGuardia Airports in New York City may find it a bit less expensive to travel to Utica, NY via bus or train. To do so: Take a taxi or bus from Kennedy Airport to Penn Station (for the train) or Port Authority Bus Terminal (for the bus). This will cost $45 plus tolls and tips by taxi, and about $15 by bus. Check transportation schedules for an airport shuttle bus that will allow you to make a connection to a train or bus to Utica. Be sure to allow adequate time for customs and the trip into the city. Also, since international flights sometimes arrive when the currency exchange at the airport is closed, bring some US currency with you for the taxi or bus. Train travel to Utica is via Amtrak train and costs between $50 and $100. You may make reservations for an Amtrak train on-line or by calling 1-800-872-7245. The trip takes about 5 hours. Bus travel by Greyhound bus also takes about 5 hours. You can check the Greyhound bus Schedule and/or pre-purchase a ticket (costing about $65) at the Greyhound website or by calling 1-800-231-2222. Both the bus and train arrive at the Utica Train Station. If you notify the Dean of Students office in advance of your expected arrival time, we can make arrangements to meet you and transport you to campus. Notify Us of Your Travel Plans When your travel plans are set, please notify the Dean of Students Office of your flight number and arrival time for Syracuse, or your anticipated train or bus arrival time in Utica. We want to have the opportunity to meet you at the airport, bus/train station and bring you to campus. Please notify us of your travel plans by July 15th at the very latest, using the Travel Information Form. You may return it to us by e-mailing the form or information to Regina Johnson, or by faxing the form to : (315) 859-4077	IFP Picnic For IFP hosts and international students Friday, August 29 6:00 PM Location: Picnic Pavillion (near KJ) Rain Site: The Hub, Bristol Campus Center RSVP to Regina Johnson x4013 or rjohnson by 8/27 Join the 2nd Annual INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR! Fallcoming October 4, 2008 1pm to 6pm Buy or sell crafts and food! Celebrate international culture! Special Presentation Helen Konrad, Immigration Lawyer "CPT, OPT, H1Bs: Work Options for International Students" Tuesday, November 4, 2008 7 pm Science Center Auditorium
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