WHEN YOU FIRST ARRIVE
For most of you beginning to read this booklet, the next couple of weeks will present you with many of the challenges associated with settling in at Sacramento State. During the first few days, you will attend the orientation program, complete the registration process, locate suitable housing and transportation, take care of your financial matters, and find solutions to numerous academic and social problems. It might comfort you to know that the large number of international students preceding you at Sacramento State have been confronted with the same difficulties and have managed to resolve them successfully.
This handbook has been specifically designed to help our new international students overcome most of these obstacles. We hope that it will make your first few weeks at Sacramento State a little easier, and that it will serve as a useful reference in the future.
OFFICE OF GLOBAL EDUCATION
One of the first offices you should visit after your arrival in Sacramento is the Office of Global Education (OGE) in Lassen Hall, room 2304. One of the OGE’s responsibilities is to assist international students after their admission to Sacramento State. The OGE provides international students services such as orientation, immigration advising, community relations, and assistance in curricular or co-curricular activities. When you first arrive, you may visit the OGE to obtain registration, housing, immigration, health, and orientation information including campus maps, or to speak with an advisor regarding any other problems or questions you might have.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION
Each year, approximately two weeks prior to the start of the Fall / Spring semesters, OGE staff organizes orientation sessions. All new international students are urged to attend as the information presented during these sessions will prove greatly beneficial. The orientation agenda covers topics such as advising and registration procedures, immigration regulations, student services, and much more. Students are introduced to members of the OGE, key university staff, and members of various community volunteer groups. Attending the international student orientation will help you to avoid many of the difficulties which confront you during your first few weeks in a new environment.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Every semester international F and J visa students are required to present OGE staff written proof of adequate health insurance coverage as mandated by the CSU Chancellor’s office. If health insurance is provided under the terms of your scholarship and your letter of financial guarantee confirms such coverage, please inform an OGE advisor. Registration holds will be set on student records if health insurance coverage information is not current.
NOTE: If you do not have in your possession written proof of adequate health insurance, you will be required to purchase a health insurance policy which provides you financial protection from medical expenses which arise as a result of unforeseen illness or injuries that cannot be treated by the Student Health Center . Additional information concerning health services on campus is available in the “Health Services” section.
Sacramento
State International Student Health Insurance Policy
You
may purchase the campus international student health insurance policy
in the Associated Students Business Office (third floor in the
University Union) or online at www.csuhealthlink.com.
The Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Business Office offers a policy
which covers medical expenses such as visits to physicians, surgical
benefits, consultation benefits, hospital expenses, miscellaneous
out-patient benefits, ambulance, emergency room visits, etc. This
policy exceeds the insurance coverage level required by the CSU Chancellor’s
Office. Please carefully review the insurance brochure in your orientation
package and available at the ASI Business Office a full description
of the policy. The cost is very reasonable given the range of benefits,
and you have the option of purchasing additional coverage for your
spouse and children.
Other
Insurance Options
You
may choose to purchase health insurance from another carrier
if the policy meets the minimum coverage required by the CSU Chancellor’s
Office. Please bring a detailed listing of the insurance coverage
to the OGE for review prior to purchasing a non-campus policy
to ensure the policy will be acceptable.
Insurance
for Family Members in the US
Regardless
of which insurance option you choose, you are required to purchase adequate
health insurance for members of your family as the costs of medical
care in the US are quite high.
TESTING FOR ENGLISH SKILLS
During the course of your studies at Sacramento State, you may be required to take two of the following three English tests:
| 1. | English Diagnostic Test (EDT). Since your academic success at Sacramento State depends in part on your ability to write in English, the Learning Skills Center has developed a short test designed to evaluate your skills in this area. Your performance on this test will enable an advisor in the Learning Skills Center to assist you in selecting appropriate courses to remedy any deficiencies and to prepare you for the Writing Proficiency Examination. |
| a. | Undergraduate Students. The EDT is required for all undergraduate international students admitted to a degree program at Sacramento State whose first language is not English (except for those students subject to the English Placement Test). To register for the EDT, visit the Learning Skills Center (Lassen 2200) and select the test date most convenient for you. Students who fail to take this test will have a registration hold placed on their record. The test results will be reviewed with you and you will be advised in which English course (if any) you should plan to enroll in order to raise your level of English writing proficiency. The courses will usually be one or more of the following: LS 6A or 6B, LS 86, LS 87, or English 2.New international students who have completed the EPT at an institution other than Sacramento State will also be required to complete the EDT. Undergraduate international students whose first language is English are exempt from this test and should go to the Learning Skills Center for a waiver of this requirement. International Students not enrolled in degree programs at Sacramento State (participants in exchange programs, special scholars, and others) are not required to take this test (although you may if you so choose). A list of these students has been provided to the Learning Skills Center by the OGE. |
| b. | Graduate Students. Although graduate international students are not required to take the English Diagnostic Test, you are strongly urged to do so for the following reasons: |
| (1) | Good English writing skills are even more important for graduate students than undergraduate students. Most graduate programs require their students to prepare a significant number of research papers including the Project or Thesis. |
| (2) | Graduate students are required to obtain a passing score on the Writing Proficiency Exam. Graduate international students must take the English Diagnostic Test if they wish to obtain the benefits of being considered a Multi-lingual student, including extra time to complete the test and reading/evaluation by Multi-lingual faculty. Thus, in order to ensure that you are adequately prepared for your academic work and the Writing Proficiency Exam, the staff of the OGE strongly recommends that all new graduate international students take the English Diagnostic Test during their first semester. |
2. |
English Placement Test. Most Freshmen and transfer students who have not completed English 1A or its equivalent elsewhere with a grade of “C” or better must take the English Placement Test. Students subject to this test must take it prior to their first registration at Sacramento State. To register for the test or to obtain additional information, please contact the Testing Center (Lassen Hall 2302, Telephone: 278-6296). Please contact your advisor at the OGE or International Admissions Office if you are unable to take this test prior to your registration due to a late arrival date on campus. Students will be required to register in their first semester at Sacramento State for any remedial English classes in which they are assigned. |
3. |
Writing Proficiency Examination . Students are required to pass a writing examination called the Writing Proficiency Exam prior to graduation. It must be attempted by undergraduate students during the first semester of their junior year and by all graduate students during their first semester of graduate work. International Students who fail the WPE after two attempts will be required to enroll for, and pass, English 109M to satisfy the graduation writing proficiency requirement. International students will be allowed to enroll for English 109M only if, they have obtained an English Diagnostic Test (EDT) placement of 4 or 5 (LS87 or English 2). Students with EDT placements of 2 or 3 (LS 86) will be required to pass LS 86 as a prerequisite to English 109M. For more information on the WPE exam, please contact the Testing Center (Lassen Hall 2302), Writing Proficiency Exam Office (Calaveras Hall 111), Learning Skills Center (Lassen Hall 2200), or the OGE. International students (non-native English speakers) should register as Multi-lingual students for this test. Obtain authorization from the Writing Proficiency Exam Office in Calaveras Hall 111 before submitting the test registration materials. |
TESTING FOR MATH SKILLS-ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION
Undergraduate students are required to take the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) examination prior to their first registration at Sacramento State (unless exempted). Your performance on this examination will enable staff of the Mathematics Department to determine your skill level in the areas arithmetic, elementary algebra, and geometry. If you are unable to demonstrate a sufficient level of proficiency, you will be required to complete appropriate remedial work during your first semester at Sacramento State. For detailed information concerning this examination, please consult the section of your Class Schedule (entitled “General Education – ELM Test Scores”).
DEPARTMENTALLY MANDATED EXAMS
1. |
Calculus I (Math 30). Students wishing to enroll in Calculus I should visit the Mathematics Department (Brighton Hall 141) to make arrangements to take the calculus diagnostic exam. |
2. |
Chemistry IA. Students wishing to enroll in Chemistry IA should enroll in the class and visit the Chemistry Department (Sequoia Hall 506) to register for the placement exam given prior to each semester. A passing score is required for continued enrollment. |
ACADEMIC ADVISING FOR REGISTRATION
Before registering at Sacramento State for the first time, it is strongly recommended that you meet with a campus academic advisor. Undergraduate students should plan on seeking advice for both general education and major (or minor) requirements. The following offices will provide you assistance in planning your academic program:
| 1. | International Admissions Office. Lassen Hall – Admissions and Records. During your first semester at Sacramento State, the Coordinator of International Admissions will prepare an evaluation of your transfer units and how these units apply toward meeting your General Education pattern. The Coordinator will also assist with undergraduate general education course selection. |
| 2. | Academic Advising Center. Located in Lassen Hall, this advising center will help you with undergraduate general education requirements, graduation requirements, petitioning procedures, and selection of a major. |
| 3. | Faculty Advisors. Located in all campus departments, these advisors will help you select your major and/or minor classes. Since procedures for the assignment of a faculty advisor vary by department, please visit your department office first for assistance and/or referral. |
REGISTRATION FOR NEW STUDENTS
International students admitted to Sacramento State currently residing in California will be sent information about registering for classes. International Students admitted to Sacramento State who are currently residing overseas will receive information about class registration after their arrival in the US.
Registration Steps
1. |
Visit the Office of Global Education for an Orientation Packet and information about the registration process. |
2. |
Clear your Health Insurance registration hold by bringing proof of adequate health insurance coverage every semester to the OGE. |
3. |
Take any required placement tests such as the English Placement Test (EPT), Math Placement Test (ELM), English Diagnostic Test (EDT), and others. |
4. |
Consult with your academic advisors for class recommendations. |
5. |
Review the Class Schedule online and prepare a tentative list of courses for which you wish to enroll. |
Students wanting to enroll for a particular course they are unable to add prior to the start of the semester should attend the first class session and ask the instructor for permission to add the course using an add/drop form. Students will be able to continue adjusting their schedule during the first two weeks of the semester. Be aware that adds and drops after the second week of the semester may require a petition, and are allowed only for “serious and compelling reasons” (usually illness, change in employment schedule, etc.). If you have any problems with your initial registration at Sacramento State, please contact the Office of Global Education for advice and assistance.
Minimum
Course Load
All
international students (including exchange students) are required
by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to maintain
full-time status. An undergraduate international
student is considered full-time when enrolled in a minimum of
twelve (12) semester units. A graduate student is
considered full-time with nine (9) semester units. Second Bachelor’s
students are considered graduate students for enrollment purposes
and are full-time with nine (9) semester units.
1. |
Fewer than the minimum number of units left to complete are required to graduate. Permission to enroll for fewer units should be obtained from the OGE before the semester begins. In addition, graduate students who have already enrolled in a previous semester for the Master’s Project/Thesis who only have the thesis/ project left to complete are required to enroll for only one unit (not through Continuous Enrollment). Permission to enroll in this fashion should be obtained from the OGE. |
2. |
Due to extenuating medical or other circumstances, a student will be unable to successfully complete the prescribed minimum number of units. This waiver usually requires a written recommendation of a doctor or counselor, and permission by a staff member of the OGE. |
NOTE: A Student must enroll for the minimum required number of units at Sacramento State unless permission is granted before the start of the semester by a staff member of the OGE to register otherwise.
Maximum
Course Load
A
normal course load for an undergraduate non-working student is considered
to be fifteen units, depending on the curriculum in which the student
is enrolled. Students wishing to accelerate their program may enroll
for a maximum of twenty-one units per semester. Students whose university
record justifies a course of study in excess of twenty-one units may
petition to be allowed to carry extra units. The petition must be
recommended by their advisor and approved by the Department Chair
and College Dean. Only students with superior academic records are
allowed to enroll for more than 21 units.
TUITION AND FEES
It is very important that international students fully understand all university regulations and policies pertaining to tuition and fees, fee payment deadlines, and refund procedures.
1. |
Waiver of Late Registration Fee. Newly admitted international students are not required to submit the late registration fee during their first semester of attendance. The late registration fee will be waived for you by Student Financial Services. |
2. |
International Students Tuition Installment Plan. Non-resident students (residents of foreign countries and not citizens of the US) are authorized to pay the required non-resident tuition fee on an installment basis if needed. A service charge is added to each installment payment to cover the cost of handling. International students who desire to pay their non-resident tuition fees on the installment plan should visit the Student Financial Services Center for information about this option. |
3. |
Maximum non-resident tuition charged. The total non-resident tuition fee charged International Students during an academic year (Fall and Spring semesters only) shall not exceed 30 units. As such, students who enroll in excess of 30 units per academic year will not have to submit non-resident tuition fees for these additional units. |
4. |
Sponsored Students. Please make sure Student Financial Services Center has updated sponsorship information regarding your scholarship prior to the start of the semester. |
| 5. | Exchange Students. In addition to normal registration procedures, exchange students should meet with their international student advisor in the Office of Global Education. Exchange students are not required to submit a tuition fee statement form. |
6. |
Refunds. It is critical that students “drop” excess courses prior to stated payment deadlines. In addition, refunds will NOT be issued for courses dropped after the second week of each semester. |
For specific information regarding deadlines, fees, procedures, and documents, please refer to the current Sacramento State Student’s Registration and Advising Handbook. The Student’s Registration and Advising Handbook and your Sacramento State Catalog are your two most important university reference tools; read them very carefully!
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS (ONE CARD)
All students are required to get a student One Card (student photo identification) in order to use campus services such as the Student Health Center, Library, athletic events, elections, student activities, and free off campus bus and light rail service. If you intend to use the campus/city bus, then you should request a validation sticker from Student Financial Services or University Transportation & Parking Services and attach it to the back of your One Card. The card is available from the One Card office located near Brighton Hall. In order to obtain the One Card you need a valid photo ID (ie passport), your student I.D. number, and a $9.00 document fee.
STUDENT HEALTH EVALUATION
After initial registration, all new international students at Sacramento State are required to:
1. |
Have a skin test for Tuberculosis at the Student Health Center . If you have been tested in the US within the last year, you may submit a statement from your previous doctor. |
2. |
Show proof of immunity to measles and rubella. Present copies of your immunization records verifying you have been vaccinated for measles and rubella to the Student Health Center during your first semester. Students who are unable to obtain verification can get vaccinated at the Health Center. |
3. |
Students who fail to meet these two requirements will have a registration hold placed on their student record by the Student Health Center preventing class registration for the following semester. |
IMMIGRATION CHECK-IN
All new international students enrolling at Sacramento State must bring their passport, SEVIS I-20 and other immigration documents to the OGE for review and processing. In addition, OGE staff will have to “register” all new students in the Immigration SEVIS System by the end of the second week of their first semester.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS
The Social Security Administration issues Social Security Numbers only in conjunction with authorized on/off campus employment. The SSA will issue a non-work SSN only when federal, state, or local statute/regulations “require the alien to have an SSN to obtain a benefit or service.” A SSN is not required for driving, banking, taxes, or other financial activity.
International students with an offer of employment will be required to obtain a SSN for work purposes. The Office of Global Education must provide a letter to the Director of the SSA recommending the issuance of a work-related SSN. The letter must confirm full-time enrollment, valid immigration status and eligibility for on-campus work. In addition, F-1 and J-1 visa students also are required to present a letter from one of the University Human Resources Offices confirming the offer of employment.
F-1 and J-1 visa students and scholars should be aware that the Social Security Administration is required to verify every alien applicant’s immigration documents and status with the US Immigration Service before issuing a social security number. International students should not apply for a SSN during their first 10 days in the US. The verification may take from a few days to 4 weeks depending on the circumstances. Campus employers usually do not allow students to begin on-campus employment until a SSN has been issued.
A Social Security Number is not required for banking or tax purposes. International students or scholars without a SSN may need to complete Internal Revenue Service (IRS) form W-8 “Certificate of Foreign Status.” This form should be available from banks or the IRS.
For additional questions, please contact the OGE or one of the following Social Security Administration (SSA) offices close to Sacramento State:
General Information and Service |
1-800-772-1213 |
2444 Marconi Avenue , Sacramento |
(916) 979-2019 |
8351 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento |
(916) 381-9410 |
BANKING
A full service bank is a one-stop financial institution. It will provide you with such financial services as checking and savings accounts, safety deposit boxes, foreign currency conversion, overseas transfers of funds, credit cards, money orders, loans, travelers checks, and many other services which you will most likely not require during your stay in the US.
Checking
Accounts
A
variety of checking account options are available. In order to open
an account or get further information on the different account
options available, simply go to the bank of your choice and inform
the new accounts clerk of your interest. This person will review
the different account choices, have you fill out an application form
and will process your first deposit. If your deposit is in the form
of an overseas check made out to you, the bank will usually not allow
you to draw upon this deposit until the check has been cleared and
the money actually received by the bank. This may take 1-2 weeks
or longer.
Savings
Accounts
Most
banks also offer a variety of savings account options. Banks, however,
usually do not pay as high a rate of interest on savings accounts
as do Savings and Loans institutions. Thus, when shopping for an institution
in which to place your surplus funds (even if it is only for six months),
it is recommended that you compare banks and savings and loans. Do not
use interest rates as your only criteria for selection; services and
early withdrawal penalties might be equally important to you.
In order to open a savings account, simply contact the institution which you have selected and express your interest in opening an account. Upon completion of your application you will be given an official record of deposits.
Credit
Cards
It
is sometimes possible for International Students to obtain one or more
credit cards through financial institutions. Attempt to pay off any
balance on your credit card each month. Be aware of the card company’s
policies and of the interest rate (usually high) that will be charged
if you are not able to pay all or part of the outstanding balance.
HOUSING
Locating suitable housing accommodations is one of the major concerns for newly-arrived international students at Sacramento State. Students choosing to reside on campus in the Residence Halls should apply early. There are also a number of modern, safe off campus apartment complexes conveniently located nearby.
NOTE: Please remember to give the OGE your new address as soon as you locate permanent housing. In addition, please update your “My Sac State ” account with your new address. You should make these updates within 10 days of the move .
On-Campus
Housing-Residence Halls
Each
hall provides living accommodations for students and has a lounge, a
recreation room, a coin operated laundry, study areas, and a storage
place. The rooms are air-conditioned, carpeted, furnished, and usually
equipped for double occupancy. Each side of the room has a wardrobe
closet, chest of drawers, chair, desk, and extra long single beds. Students
must provide their own bedding linens and towels.
All residence hall students eat in a modern, central Dining Commons which offers a wide variety of foods. You can use the kitchenettes on each hall floor to prepare a special meal. Residence halls also have their own recreation complex (pool, tennis courts, etc.) and organize social activities.
For further information regarding residence hall application procedures and deadlines, please review Housing & Residential Life website at www.csus.edu/housing.
Off-Campus
Housing
Many
international students choose to live in off campus apartments close
to campus. The Off Campus Housing Service offers online listings
for students looking for off campus housing as well as for students
seeking roommates. Visit their site at www.csus.edu/housing (select
the off campus housing link). Additional rental information and
tips are also available.
ONCE YOU HAVE HOUSING - HELPFUL HINTS
When you first settle into your new housing in Sacramento, you may need furniture, appliances, household items, utilities, a telephone, and postal service. The following information is given to help you take care of these items efficiently and with minimum cost whenever possible.
Furniture
Since
you will be staying in the Sacramento area only for a limited time, you
probably will not want to purchase expensive new furniture. Comfort as
well as affordability should be your main criteria for purchasing whatever
items you will need. Your first option is to purchase used furniture,
either from a dealer, thrift store, or from individuals. If you check
the yellow pages in the telephone book, you will find a complete listing
of used furniture dealers in this area. If you have access to a car, then
you may be able to find some really good bargains by checking the “furniture
for sale” advertisements
in the newspaper and buying from individuals. Be sure that you
also check the ads for garage sales, yard sales, and moving sales.
Another option is to rent the furniture you need. Furniture rental businesses are listed in the yellow pages of the telephone book. Be sure that you compare the cost of renting furniture versus the cost of buying furniture. Remember if the furniture is yours, you can always resell it.
Appliances
and Miscellaneous Household Items
You
may find yourself in need of a few small appliances or other household
items. Remember that not only cost but also reliability is important.
You do not want to purchase an appliance that is going to work only
a few weeks.
Utilities
The
best source of information on what you need to do and how to do it is
the apartment manager, who can give you precise information that pertains
to your area of town. You will probably need to have utilities (gas, electricity)
put in your name when you move into an apartment. The Sacramento Municipal
Utilities District (SMUD), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E),
and SBC are responsible, respectively, for electrical, gas, and
telephone service in this area. (Water and sewer service are
usually included in the rent amount and are the responsibility
of the owner of the property.)
Telephones
/ Cell Phones
To
order telephone service, contact your apartment manager or refer to
a telephone directory (there is a section called “Establishing
Service at Your Home”). If you have questions concerning telephone
service (details about rates, procedures for placing calls, etc.) either
call the operator or refer to the white pages of the telephone
directory. If
you intend to make frequent overseas calls, please compare
long-distance phone companies to determine which one can give
you the best plan. Cell phones may also prove cost efficient.
Many companies will suggest pre-paid cell phone services until
you have established a credit record in the US.
Postal
Service
Contact
your apartment manager for the address of the nearest post office or
check online at www.usps.com. A postal
employee can answer specific questions concerning postal rates,
package sizes, and services available.
TRANSPORTATION
Regional
Transit
For
someone without a car, one of the easiest and cheapest ways to get around
town is by bus and/or light rail. These options are free to Sacramento
State students with a valid Student One Card. Sacramento Regional
Transit operates the bus and light rail system and serves virtually
all parts of the Sacramento area. Light Rail and Bus Schedules are widely
available and contain all the information you need to ride the bus.
For bus schedules and more information regarding Sacramento Regional
Transit, visit their website www.sacrt.com.
Bicycles
Due
to rising energy costs and expanding biking facilities, bicycles
are gaining more and more popularity in Sacramento. Many of Sacramento ’s
streets now include bike lanes on the far right side of each direction
of traffic. Sacramento State is easily accessible via the American
River Bikeway which runs over thirty miles along the American
River and has frequent entry/exit access. For further information
regarding bike trails and reputable bike shops, contact Peak Adventures on
campus (www.peakadventures.org).
Private
Bus Services
Bus
lines provide reasonably priced and convenient out-of-town transportation
for Sacramento residents. Cities as close as Davis and as far away as
New York are within bus line service routes. It is easy to use the bus;
usually through one telephone call or checking their company website
online you can acquire all the information you need to know such as
bus fares (one way and round trip) and specific departure/arrival times
for your particular bus. Bus telephone numbers are listed in the telephone
book yellow pages; see “Bus Lines”.
“AMTRAK” Train
Service
Although
AMTRAK’s routes are not as diverse as those of the bus
companies, it provides yet another method of transportation for
Sacramento residents. The AMTRAK passenger depot is located at
4th and “I” Streets.
Direct service is available on the “California Zephyr” east
from the Bay area and west from Chicago, and on the “Coast Starlight” (at
Davis) south from Seattle and north from Los Angeles. For more
information view their website at www.amtrak.com.
Air
Service
Sacramento
International Airport connects the Sacramento area with most
of the major cities across the US. Although direct international
flights are currently only available to Mexico, there are numerous
daily departures to other major international airports (San Francisco,
for example). Many major airlines serve the Sacramento International
Airport. For further information regarding individual airlines, fares, time
schedules, etc., call the information number of your specific airline or contact
a local travel agent.
Automobile
Owning
an automobile will provide you with the most convenient, but also most
expensive, method of transportation available. Thus, before you attempt
to purchase a car, carefully weigh all the alternatives and consider
cost factors such as insurance, registration fees, maintenance, parking
fees, gas, and monthly payments.
Driver’s
License
A
valid driver’s license is required to operate a motor vehicle
in California . Under certain circumstances drivers may use an
international driver’s license from their home country to drive
in the US . In order to obtain a California State driver’s license,
drivers must pass a written test on the California Vehicle Code, a driving
test, and a vision test. In addition, you will be required to present
your immigration documents (passport, I-94, SEVIS I-20 or DS-2019) and
your social security card when you apply for your driver’s license.
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires a clearance from the
USCIS before issuing your driver’s
license.
Tests are given at the office of the Department of Motor Vehicles. Every driver must learn the CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE. This covers traffic and safety rules, laws, rules of the road, allowable speed limits, and road signs and symbols. Drivers who are arrested by the police for infractions of the Vehicle Code are subject to fines, suspension of driver’s license, or imprisonment depending on the severity of the infraction. (Copies of the California Vehicle Code are available at any DMV.) For more information, please contact the DMV. For the correct telephone number, see the Government Pages of the Telephone Directory toward the front of the white pages under California State of, Motor Vehicles Department.
Automobile
Insurance
It
is illegal to operate an automobile within the state of California
without adequate insurance. We urge you to contact an insurance agent,
prior to purchasing an automobile, in order to get a quote on an
auto insurance package which will meet your minimum needs as well as
those imposed by the state of California. There are many reputable
insurance companies listed in the yellow pages of your telephone
directory. The cost of insurance depends on:
1. |
The types (liability, property damage, comprehensive, medical, uninsured motorist) and amounts of coverage included. |
2. |
The driver’s age, sex, driving record, smoking habits, place of residence, etc. |
3. |
The type of vehicle you plan to purchase. |
IF YOU DRIVE, PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY!!!
SHOPPING
Sacramento is served by several major shopping facilities, all of which are easily accessible by bus service. The Arden Fair shopping center is a major regional mall located only a few miles from Sacramento State. It includes clothing stores, toy stores, record shops, drug stores, department stores, shoe stores, restaurants, and even a movie theater. Also close to campus, in the downtown area, is the Downtown Plaza shopping center which is located within walking distance of Old Sacramento, a favorite tourist area. For easy reference, the addresses of these major shopping areas are listed below:
| Arden Fair Shopping
Center 1700 Arden Way |
Country Club Plaza El Camino Avenue & Watt Avenue |
| Folsom Premium Outlets 13000 Folsom Blvd |
Downtown Plaza 596 Downtown Plaza |
In addition to these major shopping centers, every neighborhood in Sacramento has its own smaller facilities. These neighborhood shopping areas usually include grocery stores which supply practically all food needs. Also available in a typical neighborhood shopping area are fast-food restaurants, pizza places, or ice cream parlors. Depending upon the location, you may find a drug store, flower shop, clothes shops, theaters, and bicycle shops. The main attributes of the neighborhood shopping area are its proximity to major housing areas and the fact that it can provide almost all of your normal shopping needs.
