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What to Pack

CARRY ON LUGGAGE

Don’t forget to pack a carry-on! This important piece of luggage will remain with you on the airplane and will contain necessary items to keep with you during your flight.

  • Flight itinerary and tickets
  • Passport, I-20 or DS-2019
  • Contact information for Center for Global Learning & Engagement, as well as any friends you may have at UCA
  • Contact information for your country’s American consulate
  • Toiletries (containers less than 100 mL each)
  • Prescription medication
  • Immunization record (MMR 1, MMR 2, & tuberculosis tests)
  • Between US $200-US $500 in cash.
  • International credit or debit card 
  • A fresh change of clothes

CHECKED LUGGAGE

Clothing for climate in Conway:

  • Short sleeves, long sleeves, t-shirts
  • Shorts, skirts
  • Pants (slacks, khakis), jeans
  • Sweaters
  • Light jackets, blazer, coat
  • Suits, dress shirts/pants (1-2 sets)
  • Sportswear, swim suit
  • Pajamas
  • Underwear
  • Socks
  • Warm hat, scarf, gloves
  • Sneakers, casual shoes, sandals, flip flops

Bathroom/Personal Care:

  • Toothbrush, toothpaste
  • Shampoo, conditioner, soap, comb
  • Cosmetics, skin care items
  • Deodorant
  • Prescription medication – 3 months supply if possible

Electronic Items:

  • Cell phone and charger
  • Laptop and cable
  • Converter/adapter
  • USB flash drive
  • Camera and camera charger

Miscellaneous Items:

  • Glasses, contacts, solution
  • Backpack, purse, or tote bag
  • Collapsible umbrella
  • Favorite spices that may be hard to find in the US
  • Traditional clothing for special events
  • Small items to remind you of home.
  • Small, inexpensive gifts for your host family or other special people you meet in the United States.
Did you forget something?

Center for Global Learning & Engagement will have nightly shuttles to Wal-Mart the first week where you can purchase items you need. We also have weekly grocery store shuttles throughout the semester.

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Center for Global Learning and Engagement
international@uca.edu
(501)-450-3445
Schichtl, Suite 120
201 Donaghey Ave.
Conway, AR 72035.

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Schichtl, Suite 120
Monday – Friday
8:00 – 4:30

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