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International Student Arrival Information

For detailed information on how to get to Plattsburgh, visit the following pages:

Section 1: General Travel Information

Last/Family Name
First/Given Name
Home Phone Number (including country code and city code) 
E-mail address
Emergency Phone Number
Emergency Contact Person
Emergency Contact Person Relation to Student
Departing on month/day (e.g. 05/07)
Departing from (country)
Do you have an F-1 or J-1 visa?
(Citizens of Canada do not answer this question.)

Section 2: Arrival in the United States

Most international students arrive in the USA from abroad by plane.* Their first city of arrival on USA territory is typically a big city such as New York City, Detroit, Boston or Los Angeles. In the boxes below, please let us know, when, where, and how you are arriving in the USA.

* Exceptions to this may be students from Canada, or international students already in the USA prior to coming to SUNY Plattsburgh.

First city of arrival on U.S. territory
Date of arrival in the U.S. (month/day/year)
Airport/bus station/train station of arrival
Will you be staying with family or friends in the United States before coming to Plattsburgh?
If yes, please provide the following information
Name of person(s) with whom you will stay
Relationship to you (e.g., friend, aunt, etc.)
City
State
Phone number where you will be staying (including area code and number)
Example: 518-564-3287

Section 3: Arrival in Plattsburgh

Please note that the city of Plattsburgh is located in the north of the state of New York, approximately 5 hours north of New York City (7 hours by bus or train), and 1 hour south of Montreal, Canada. In the boxes below, please let us know when, where, and how you are arriving in the city of Plattsburgh.

Are you registered for the summer ESL program that starts in July?
Are you flying into Burlington, Vermont? If not, skip to question "How are you arriving in Plattsburgh?"
If yes, would you like ISS to pick you up at the Burlington International Airport (BTV)?

In addition to completing and submitting this form, you must email us a copy of your flight itinerary if you are arriving via Burlington International Airport (BTV) and expect ISS to provide transportation to SUNY Plattsburgh.  We do not provide transportation from BTV unless we have received and confirmed receipt of your flight itinerary. 
Date and time of arrival in Burlington, Vermont (e.g. Sunday, August 17 at 5 p.m.)
Airline and flight number (e.g. United 498)
How are you arriving in Plattsburgh?

 

 
Date and time of arrival in Plattsburgh (e.g. Sunday, August 17 at 9 pm)

GEO provides free transportation from the Greyhound bus station and Amtrak train station to the campus between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm. If you are coming for the summer English program, we will contact you for transportation arrangements.

In addition to completing and submitting this form, you must email us a copy of your flight itinerary if you are arriving via Burlington International Airport (BTV). We do not provide transportation from BTV unless we have received and confirmed receipt of your flight itinerary.

If your travel plans change after completing this form, you must notify GEO immediately, so we can make adjustments to our records accordingly.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about international education, admission, or financial aid at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact:

Global Education Office
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Kehoe Administration Building, Room 210
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, New York 12901 USA

Phone: (518) 564-3287
Fax: (518) 564-3292
Email: GEO@plattsburgh.edu

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