Below are links that provide useful information and tips to help you prepare for your move to Caltech and to Southern California. The information is not meant to be comprehensive, but highlights the major areas that may be important to you prior to your arrival.
If you have a specific question that is not covered in our web site, please feel free to contact Barbara Avouac
Important Documents to Bring
Housing
Banking
Social Security Number
Childcare and Childcare Assistance
Schools
Department of Motor Vehicle
Buying or Renting an Automobile
Automobile Insurance
Public Transportation
Tax Consideration
Budgeting for Monthly Expenses
Travel Arrangements
Miscellaneous
Fun Facts about Caltech
Adjusting to Life in US
Religious Resources