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When entering the US, you will need to show your passport, visa, and 51ºÚÁÏÍø I-20 (F-1) or DS-2019 (J-1). Your passport must be valid for at least six months after your arrival. Be ready to show proof of finances and your SEVIS fee receipt. You will be fingerprinted, photographed, and an entry stamp will be placed in your passport. You may be asked to go to another line where they will look at your documents and ask additional questions.

Your arrival will be registered electronically. After arriving, you can go to to view and print a copy of your I-94, a document that verifies your legal entry. The printed I-94 is required for obtaining a Social Security number, driver's license, and employment in the US. Our office will collect copies of your passport, visa, I-20 or DS-2019, and I-94 during orientation to activate your F-1 or J-1 status.

Please see the information below about transportation from Pittsburgh International Airport on arrival day and other options. Complete the  to reserve your seat on arrival day.

Students admitted to the 51ºÚÁÏÍø Culinary Academy, will attend International Student Orientation at the Indiana campus. Students admitted to 51ºÚÁÏÍø Pittsburgh East arrange their own airport transportation.

Students who arrive before International Student Orientation begins and have a signed on-campus housing contract should email iup-housing@iup.edu about an early check-in with the 51ºÚÁÏÍø Office of Housing, Residential Living, and Dining.

The Office of International Education is located in B25 .

The Office of International Education will take reservations for an 51ºÚÁÏÍø van/bus to transport new incoming students from the Pittsburgh International Airport to the 51ºÚÁÏÍø main campus on the official arrival day listed on the I-20/DS-2019. 

• Submit the and pay $60 fee online. Email questions to intl-education@iup.edu.

• An email will be sent to students with the times that students will be picked up at the airport.

• If you miss your scheduled shuttle due to flight delays or cancellations, please call 724-357-2295 and listen to the message with instructions on how to get to 51ºÚÁÏÍø.

• 51ºÚÁÏÍø students will be in the baggage claim area A and B with "51ºÚÁÏÍø" signs to greet you. They have a list of all students who reserved a seat on the bus and will be looking for you.

• The van/bus will depart from the Ground Transportation section of the Pittsburgh International Airport on arrival day. Please wait in the Baggage Claim Area between carousels A and B.

Please be aware that the university does not have the resources to meet or transport students on an individual basis.

• Get the free Uber app from the App Store or Google Play on your smartphone.
• Open the app and create and account.
• Request a ride by entering your destination and choosing a ride option.
• The driver's picture and vehicle details will be available.
• You will also have the ability to track your driver's arrival.
• Prices vary depending on ride option and travel distance.
• Visit Uber for more information.

1-800-942-8287

• Bus service departs at 2:50 p.m. from the Pittsburgh International Airport to Indiana, Pa. every day (Be sure to confirm the schedule on Fullington website: Route FAB 605).
• Cost: For more information on prices, contact or visit website. Tickets can be purchased through website. 
• Takes approximately two hours.
• See for more information.

• Make a reservation online at
• See website for details