Travel Tips

1. Plan Ahead

   • Three months prior to travel is not too early to make arrangements.
   • All arrangements should be made at least two weeks prior to departure.

2. Record Your Plan

   • Keep track of the name of the company with which you have contracted service.
   • Verify the date and time schedule.
   • Verify the point of pickup and delivery.
   • Write down the company's telephone number and any confirmation number issued.

3. Check Baggage Limit

   • Many carriers restrict the number of bags.
   • Airlines especially limit baggage to two bags per customer.
   • This consideration should also be remembered during the Christmas holiday season when air traffic is in high demand.
   • Extra items should be shipped (i.e. UPS or Federal Express).

4. Pack Lightly

   • Remember carrying baggage often includes a short walking distance and stairways.
   • It is suggested that baggage weight and bulk be no more than you can comfortably manage.

5. Label Baggage and Boxes

   • Make sure all luggage is clearly marked with name and contact telephone number.
   • It will also be helpful to have the college housing unit identified in case of lost luggage.

6. Secure Boxes and Luggage

   • Make sure luggage and boxes are secured. Any loose items should be hand carried (Check with carrier for limit on the number of carry-on items).
   • When arriving at destination, check to make sure that nothing is left behind in the bus/van/airplane.
   • If you do lose an item, notify your carrier as soon as possible. You may also check with lost and found in Manwaring Center.

7. Arrive Early for Departure

   • Airlines request passengers early enough to proceed through security checks prior to departure.
   • Arriving at least 30 minutes early for bus travel is suggested.
   • Allow time for potential unexpected delays in traffic, etc.

8. Know your Destination

   • This may sound very basic, but it is also critical information to know. Arriving in a totally new environment has been known to cause a mental block. Make sure you know and have a written copy of your housing complex name, address, and telephone number.
   • If necessary, contact Housing for a map so you know the location of your new home. Identify where your housing is in relationship to campus.

9. Pay Attention to Final Details

   • Verify drop-off point.
   • If your carrier drops off at Manwaring Center, consider distance to apartment. Some housing complexes offer campus shuttles. Some carriers offer door-to-door service. Friends are willing to help lend an extra hand.
   • Ask in advance and plan accordingly.

10. Contact Home

    • When you are at your new campus apartment, take a brief minute to reassure the folks back home that you have arrived at your destination.
    • Remember to thank those who helped make your journey possible.