Need to know what to bring? Here's a checklist.
Packing List
Items To Bring
- Health Forms: health insurance card, original physical exam record, original immunization record
- Money (USD) - We suggest Guests bring a Debit or Credit Card that can be used in the United States.
- Phone
- All original documents: I-20 Form, Passport, Transcripts from home country/previous school (including your final and most current transcript)
- Medication (For Guests under age 18 medication must be given to host upon arrival to their home)
- Eyeglasses/contact lenses
- Electronics and School Supplies: Electronic translator, Dictionary, Laptop, Converter
- Appropriate clothes for the climate (check the weather for your new U.S. place of residence)
Items That You Should NOT Bring
- Bedding, pillow, blankets, towels
- Cooking utensils
- Excessive amounts of food (we will do our best to locate a market that has your home country’s groceries)
During your travel, keep the following items with you at all times. Do NOT ship them.
- I-20 Form
- Passport and Visa
- School Acceptance Letter with the school address
- Flight ticket
- SRS Airport Pick-Up, Emergency and Host Family Contact Information
When you arrive at the airport customs in America, you should show the officer your:
- I-20 Form Passport and Visa
- School Acceptance Letter
- Flight ticket