We have compiled this list to assist new students with remembering important items to bring. You may feel that some of the items listed are obvious, but a reminder does not hurt. Print Version Here (PDF)
US Students
- Passport or original birth certificate. This is required for TSA verification
- If you are a US resident (Green Card holder) remember your Permanent Residency Card
- Driver’s license, registration, and proof of car insurance
- Check book and ATM card for incidentals. Apartments do not accept credit cards
- Credit card
- Logbook, license, and charts if you have previous aviation experience
- FAA medical
- Clothing for both warm and cool weather
- Long pants and closed-in shoes for flying
- Most apartments come unfurnished. If you have household items and ability to bring them it will save you having to purchase these when you arrive
International Students
- Passport
- Form I-20. DO NOT PACK THIS DOCUMENT IN YOUR CHECKED LUGGAGE AS YOU WILL HAVE TO PRESENT THIS TO AN IMMIGRATION OFFICIAL UPON ARRIVAL
- Cash or Traveler’s Checks for US$3,000 – 7,000. This will pay for most basic expenses for the first two weeks like apartment deposit/rent, food, furniture, etc. Apartments do not accept credit cards or foreign checks. Also cash advances using credit cards are usually limited to $200-$400 per day. DO NOT BRING A BANK DRAFT REGARDLESS OF WHAT YOUR BANK TELLS YOU AS IT MAY TAKE 6 WEEKS TO CLEAR AND MOST U.S. BANKS WILL CHARGE A SUBSTANTIAL HANDLING FEE
- Arrange with your bank to be able to make a request by phone or by fax for wire transfers to be sent to your US account once opened
- Driver’s license or international driver’s license if the license issued by your home country is not in English
- Letter from Trygdeetaten (Norwegian students only)
- Logbook, license, and charts if you have previous aviation experience
- FAA license verification letter (if applicable)
- FAA medical
- JAA medical (if applicable)
- Clothing for both warm and cool weather
- Long pants and closed-in shoes for flying
- JAA students are required to wear a uniform of black trousers, white short sleeved flight shirts, and black shoes
