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Arriving to 沙巴体育官网

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At the Border

Once you obtain your I-20 from 沙巴体育官网 and your F-1 visa, you will be permitted to enter the U.S. no more than 30 days before the start date on your I-20.

You should carry all of your important immigration documents with you. Do NOT keep them in your checked bags; you will not be able to access them before you go through Customs.

Bring these items with you:

    • Valid passport with your F-1 visa

    • 沙巴体育官网 I-20

    • Acceptance letter from 沙巴体育官网

    • Financial support documents (copies are fine)

Answer all questions the Border Patrol Agent may ask honestly and to the best of your knowledge.

If for some reason you are detained at the border, email the Office of International Education at internationaleducation@mica.edu or call at 410-225-2243

Getting to 沙巴体育官网 from BWI Airport

Arrival to the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is HIGHLY recommended. It is the closest airport to 沙巴体育官网 and the only airport in Baltimore.

  • Shuttle Service: During Fall Orientation only, 沙巴体育官网 offers a free airport shuttle from BWI airport to 沙巴体育官网’s dorms. You will receive an email during the summer about shuttle information and how to sign up before Orientation.

  • Taxis: Located on the Baggage Claim area on the lower level of BWI near Doors 5 and 13. A taxi ride from the airport to 沙巴体育官网 takes about an average 30 minutes and costs roughly $40 (fares and travel time subject to change). For more information, go to http://www.bwiairporttaxi.com/

  • Ride Services (Uber/Lyft): Ride services pick up and drop off passengers at the terminal curbs on the Departures/Ticketing Level between door 9 and 11. Fare and travel time ranges vary.

  • Light Rail Service: You may take the Light Rail from BWI to a stop close to 沙巴体育官网 however if you are traveling with a lot of luggage, it is recommended you take a taxi/car/shuttle to 沙巴体育官网. One way fare on the Light Rail costs $1.80 and the stop closest to 沙巴体育官网 is the University of Baltimore/Mt. Royal stop. You will want to head south on West Mt. Royal (up the hill) towards 沙巴体育官网’s campus. For more information, go to http://mta.maryland.gov/light-rail

Arriving by Car

If you are traveling via car to 沙巴体育官网, more information can be found at this page, Maps & Directions on how to get to Baltimore/沙巴体育官网.

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