For OMSC Residents

Jonathan Edwards Tour / April 5, 2008

The current Handbook for Residents provides practical details for those living at OMSC or considering residency. Click the link below to download the PDF and read the current handbook.

Handbook for Residents [PDF]

Table of Contents

Welcome to OMSC                    

            Orientation and Welcome Reception        
            OMSC Staff and Volunteers     
            OMSC’s Host/Hostess Couples     
            Senior Mission Scholars in Residence

 Residents Committee 

The OMSC Campus

            Administration Building    

            English Library        

            ESL and English Cooking Classes

            Mail and Faxes

            The List of Residents and Staff / The Monthly Calendar 

Living in the OMSC Community

            Worship, Intercession, and Bible Study

            Living Together in Community

            Culturally Acceptable Practices in the USA for Personal Hygiene

            Families with Children in Residence

            Upkeep of Apartment Buildings

            Lounges and Playroom

            Video Library/Third Floor Lounge 

            Security

            Maintenance

            Establishing Telephone Service /Public Telephones

            Public Computers

            Housekeeping 

Services Available to OMSC Residents

            Banking

            OMSC Identification Card/Connecticut Identification Card

            Cars/Driver’s Licenses

            Libraries – YDS and Sterling Memorial Library

            Recreation – Albertus Magnus Swimming Pool

            Churches/Restaurants (also see supplements)

            Shopping

            Yale Shuttle/New Haven City Bus Service 

            Taxis and Travel 

Exchange Visitor Visas

            Travel Grace Period

            Extension Requests

Medical Services/Insurance

            Hospitals and Doctors

            Directions to Hospitals in New Haven  

            Medical Insurance (Required) 

Public Schools for Children

            Schools in New Haven  

            Directions to Public Schools in New Haven  

The Community at Large

            Yale University/City of New Haven  

            Map of the New Haven Area 

Supplements:

            Introduction to OMSC Staff Tan pages

            Local Churches–Selected Listings Green pages

            Restaurants–Selected Listings Yellow pages