Prearrival Checklist
- Tell the International Programs Office (IPO) you are coming
- Complete the Airport Pick-up for Orientation form if you are flying into the Moscow/Pullman Regional Airport
- Fill out Orientation Housing Reservation Form
- Turn in Insurance Waiver Forms to IPO before classes begin
- Register for classes
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If you are sponsored
If you are sponsored by an organization, notify them of your plans. Your sponsor can assist you with many predeparture arrangements and provide valuable information. -
What to Bring
Avoid bringing excess items that can be purchased here and appliances that cannot be used in the U.S. -
Travel arrangements
Arrive on campus at least two days before New International Student Orientation begins in case of travel delays or jet lag. We recommend arriving 30 days prior to class if you plan to work on campus. - Hotel Accommodations
- Financial Arrangements
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Make copies
Copy medical records, x-rays, and prescriptions. Also, have prescriptions written in generic terms rather than brand names. A certified birth certificate translated into English may be required to obtain an Idaho driver’s license. -
Label your luggage
Label all luggage, inside and outside, with your name and address in Moscow. -
Carry all legal documentation
Carry your passport, I-20, financial documentation and any other legal documents, on your person, not in your luggage! You will need these to clear Customs. -
Check with the airlines
Ask about their luggage policy and reconfirm your flight reservations 72 hours before departure. - Leave a phone number with someone in your home country - Use someone you know in Moscow or your department. If you do not know anyone in the U.S. to use as a contact, please use the International Programs Office phone number: 1-208-885-8984. Leave a message if calling after normal business hours (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time) and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. If it is an emergency call after business hours or during a holiday, and there is no emergency contact information on the voice mail, please call 1-208-301-8484 so a staff member can be notified to assist you.