Contents


I. Arriving in Los Angeles By Air


By Car When to Arrive Being Financially Prepared


II. Moving to Los Angeles Temporary Housing


Long-Term Housing


General Advice for New Renters Telephone


Other Utilities Mail


Things to Do Before the Move III. Living in Los Angeles


Driver’s License and Official Picture ID


Cars and Traffic


Other Transportation Banking


Student Health Insurance Hospitals


Safety and Security Parking on Campus


Orientation and LAWS Week Textbooks


10 11 11 13 14 14 15 15 16 16


Fitness Center and Recreation Room 16


2 3 3 3


4 4 6 8 8 9 9


IV. Foreign Student Information Obtaining Your Visa


Longer-term Temporary Housing International Banking Transactions Obtaining a Social Security Number


18 18 20 20


International/California Driver’s License 21 Foreign Student Health Insurance Policy 21


V. Appendix Neighborhoods at a Glance


Los Angeles Area Map Los Angeles Metro Map


Common Rental Advertising Abbreviations/Terms


Apartment Hunting Notes About Los Angeles


Things to Do and Places to See In or Near Los Angeles Campus Contact Information


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