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Arrival, Orientation & Resources for New Students

Greetings from Whitworth University! Please see below for important reminders about your upcoming arrival and the Spring 2024 International Orientation program:

Arrival Information

  • Jan. 27 and 28 are the designated arrival dates for international students starting in Spring Term 2024. If you arrive earlier than Jan. 27, you will not be able to move into your campus housing, and you will therefore be responsible for your own hotel/housing. You can find local hotel recommendations for yourself and/or visiting family here.
  • Please keep our office updated if your flight information has changed or if you have not yet reported your full flight itinerary to us. Please send this information to: iss@whitworth.edu.

Airport Pickup

  • For students arriving on the designated arrival days ONLY (Jan. 27-28), Whitworth will provide airport pickup and transfer to campus. Please notify us of your flight information as soon as possible (include dates, flight numbers, airline names and arrival time).
  • Airport pickup will be provided using university vehicles. You will be able to store your luggage in the vehicle. We will be arranging pickup times according to when groups of students will arrive. Depending upon your arrival time, you may need to wait in the airport until the next designated pickup time. We will inform you of these pickup times soon.
  • If there are changes to your flight or we are unable to provide pickup at the airport, we will provide you with instructions on how to travel to the Whitworth campus via local transit (Uber, taxi).

COVID-19 & Health Information

  • Whitworth University no longer has a COVID-19 immunization requirement for students. It is now a recommended immunization but not required.
  • Further information about immunizations and Whitworth Health Services can be found here.

Moving In: How to Get Your Room Key

If you arrive on the designated arrival dates (Jan. 27-28):

  • Upon arrival to campus, you will receive the key to your residence hall room.
  • Bedding and linens will NOT be provided (*except for exchange students). All non-exchange international students are recommended to purchase the following bedding items: pillow, twin extra-long fitted bed sheet, additional twin extra-long sheet, zippered twin extra-long mattress cover, blanket, bath towel.
    • We strongly recommend that you order these items online and have them shipped to Whitworth ahead of your arrival. Please ensure that your name is listed on the shipping address as follows: "Your Name Here", 300 W. Hawthorne Road, Hendrick Hall International Office, Spokane, WA 99251

If you arrive after the designated arrival dates (Jan. 27-28) OR late in the evening on Jan. 27-28:

  • You must call the campus security office at 1.509.777.4444 and tell them your name and residence hall/room number. Security will meet you on campus and give you your key and assist with your move-in.
  • You will need your student ID card in order to enter your residence hall. You can get your ID card Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the student life office on the second floor of the Hixson Union Building (HUB). If you are locked out of your room/building, you must call campus security.

International Orientation

International Orientation will be held Jan. 29-31. Classes will begin on Feb. 2, 2024. The orientation program will include sessions related to academic preparation, cultural adjustment, student success, opportunities for shopping at local stores, banking, and various games. A full orientation program will be provided to new students within two weeks of the arrival dates.

International Student Insurance

Whitworth University policy requires all international students to be covered by the international student health insurance plan. This health insurance plan is provided by GBG Insurance and under the United Healthcare provider. Students will be automatically enrolled in this insurance plan, and the cost of the insurance will be charged to your Whitworth student account.

Students are encouraged to access their digital insurance card through the GBG Member Portal. This portal allows students to access forms, submit claims, find an in-network healthcare provider, and utilize various other tools and services. Alternatively, students may download the "MyGBG" app from either the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

To contact the insurance company with any question related to your insurance status, billing or claims, please call +1 766.914.5333 OR email: MAM.StudentServices@hubinternational.com.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the above information, please contact iss@whitworth.edu.