We RECOMMEND that students bring a Carry-on luggage bag with wheels this will be for their clothes and any souvenirs they might acquire AND a backpack for snacks and personal items. There should not be liquid more than 2 ounces packed.
The reason we recommend the above is due to moving from hotel to hotel and students being in a hotel room with 3 other students.
If you need a larger bag, a checked bag, this is fine, there will be a $80.00 charge (roundtrip) and must go by the dimensions and weights below:
The maximum exterior dimension (length + width + height) of standard checked baggage is 62 inches (158
cm), including handles and wheels. The maximum weight for checked baggage is 50 pounds.
1. It is suggested that you wear a watch!
2. Bring a wallet…do not have a chain
3. 3-5 pairs of pants or shorts
4. BACKPACK for bus and airplane carry-on
5. 7 or more changes of underwear
6. 7 pairs of socks
7. 6-7 shirts
8. 1-2 pairs walking shoes
9. Sweater
10. Umbrella and/or rain gear (weather info to come)
11. Pajamas
12. Toiletries, such as toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, deodorant, etc.
13. Medications taken regularly (including vitamins, pain relievers, etc.) Pack all medicines in your carry-on (they need to have prescriptions attached)
14. Feminine needs
15. Kleenex
16. Extra pair of glasses or contacts if available and cleaning solution for contacts
17. One piece of luggage to be checked or carried on board, if checked, it has to be less than or equal to 50 lbs and 50 inches (length + height + depth) Don’t bring the giant size…..YOU have to carry it to and from the bus and airlines charge for overweight bags) DO NOT LOCK LUGGAGE unless you have airport security approved locks.
18. Bring snacks along that you can put in your backpack each day.
19. EAT FIRST OR BRING A SACK MEAL TO SCHOOL UPON CHECK-IN TO BRING TO THE AIRPORT TO BE EATEN BEFORE YOU BOARD AND SOME SNACKS) The airline serves only a small snack on board…..no meals. If you want a bottle of water, this MUST be purchased AFTER going through security.
20. Your personalized D.C. jacket
21. D.C. JACKET AND LANYARD MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES OUTSIDE OF HOTEL ROOMS AND BUS.
22. Leave all belts with large metal buckles or studs, heavy metal bracelets, necklaces, etc at home.
23. You will receive a boarding pass with your seat number. Keep it in a safe place before boarding the plane. You MUST sit in the seat that is listed on the pass.