Baggage and Mail
When mailing clothes and other items, mark the package “used personal effects”; this will facilitate customs clearance. Any items that must be shipped should be timed for delivery after a student has arrived in Rider. Please contact a U.S. consulate for information regarding customs regulations and restrictions on property brought into the country.
 

Climate, Clothing, and Shopping
Students should come prepared for variable weather: very cold winters, hot summers, and pleasant days in between. The temperature frequently drops to between 5 and 10 degrees Fahrenheit (-12 to -15 degrees Celsius) in the winter, with high temperatures 90 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit (32 to 35 degrees Celsius) and humidity in the summer. Students should plan to have warm clothing for the cold months (November through April), including sweaters, a heavy overcoat (preferably a lined storm coat or jacket), hat, gloves, scarf, and good shoes; a raincoat also is recommended.

Most students do not dress formally for class. On campus, informal wear such as slacks, zippered jackets, blouses, blue jeans, and shirts are acceptable for women as well as for men.
 

Motor Vehicle Commission of New Jersey
If you have a valid driver’s license from your home country and you plan to drive in New Jersey, bring your license with you, along with an English translation, as necessary. Since you are only able to use your home country driver’s license for up to 60 days from your date of arrival, you will need to go to the Motor Vehicle Commission Office in Trenton, NJ, if you wish to obtain a state drivers license. For more information on how to apply and MV regulations and procedures, please visit http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/LicensesNon-Citizens.htm.

For more information on licenses, click here.