Suggested Packing List

Carry-on-Items

• Passport, visa, I-20 form, KSU acceptance letter and other supporting documentation
• Airline tickets
• Contact numbers for shuttle services (drivers vary, and contact information will be given to you before departure)
• US Currency
• Please do not carry large sums of cash, as it can be lost or stolen
• Credit and/or debit cards
• Extra change of clothing
• Reading materials, MP3 players, cell phone, or other travel necessities
• Camera
• Laptop computer or tablet
• Prescription medication in the original packaging, all back-up supplies, and description in English from the doctor

Checked Luggage

Please check with your airlines on the luggage allowance policy.

• Copies of all travel documentation
• Clothing/shoes
• oPlease note that Kentucky’s four seasons are drastically distinct. While summers are oppressively hot and humid (87-98° Fahrenheit, or 31-37° Celsius), winters are generally cool with some snowfall (20-34°F, or -6.7-1.1°C). Spring and fall are both mild and relatively warm, with ample precipitation and thunderstorm activity. Students will have opportunities to purchase winter clothing before the cold season arrives.
• Eyeglasses and/or extra contact lenses
• Electrical adaptors
• One bath towel and washcloth (others can be purchased after arrival)
• Toiletries for 2-3 days, such as shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, etc.
• oPlease consider the TSA travel guidelines when transporting liquid