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Before you arrive

Before you arrive and Housing Information

There are several steps that you need to complete before you arrive:

  1. Register yourself and your family members for the program on e-Enroll
  2. Pay your enrollment deposit, if you haven’t already.
  3. Be sure you have received three confirmation emails from the Student Development Office
    • the first, two weeks following your registration
    • the second, one month prior to your session
    • the third, one week prior to your session
  4. Print out driving directions and a campus map

Checking-In

Upon arrival follow the road signs to the Fine Arts Center parking lot. Make your way to the lawn in front of Schultze-Eldersveld Residence hall where you'll:

  • check in
  • obtain a resource packet
  • receive a room assignment if staying on-campus
  • receive a personalized schedule

PASSPORTS I-III Check in:

Check-in is between 8:00am -9:30am on the first day of PASSPORT

  • Early check-in is between 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. on the evening before PASSPORT. Check-in is located on the patio in front of the Schultze-Eldersveld residence hall. Students must request early arrival.

PASSPORT IV Move-in and Check-in:

  • If you are a residential students move in is scheduled between 9:00am-12:00pm on September 1
  • Check-in is between 11:00am - 1:00pm on September 1
  • If you need to move-in early (the evening of August 31) you must make prior arrangements with the Housing Office 616-526-6120

Accommodations

If you choose to stay on-campus during PASSPORT, you will be placed with a roommate and suitemates in a residence hall designated for students only. If your parents are coming to PASSPORT, they will have their own room in a separate residence hall designated for parents only.

If you are attending PASSPORT IV, you will move into your permanent residence hall when you arrive.

There is no charge to stay in the residence hall for students or parents. If you choose not to stay in the residence hall, your PASSPORT fee will not decrease.

What to Pack:

Pillows, linens, and towels are provided for you in the residence halls.

You Will Want to Bring the Following:

  • Toiletries
  • Fan (optional) - We do provide fans that can be rented for a small fee, however. Availability is on a first come, first serve basis.
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Casual clothing
  • Umbrella (optional)
  • Backpack/Day bag
  • Alarm Clock (optional)

Meals:

All meals are served in Knollcrest Dining Hall and require your PASSPORT nametag for entrance. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided on your first day as well as breakfast and lunch on the second day.