Travel to Grenada

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Flight Plans:

Please contact your admission officer with airline, flight number, date and time of arrival. Arrangements will be made to meet, greet and transport you from the Point Salines International Airport to campus. You must purchase a round-trip ticket.

Passport:

A passport is required. If you do not have a passport, you should apply immediately. Students residing in the U.S. who are not U.S. citizens should obtain visas for return to the U.S. before flying to Grenada.

The University supplies students with verification of enrolment (bona fide student letters). Bring this letter with you. You may need it.

Have the following items in a folder and keep them with you in your bag or carry-on luggage. Additionally, many of these items and documents may be required at check-in for your flight.

  1. Airline Tickets
  2. Passport
  3. Immigration Letter (where applicable)
  4. Prime Minister Letter ( where applicable)
  5. Acceptance Letter
  6. Registration Voucher

Paid receipts on purchases made outside of Grenada (computers, appliances, cameras, etc.)
Enough cash to pay the taxes on dutiable items you are bringing into the country (without a receipt, duty is at the discretion of the customs agent. Rates are 5% on books, 5% on computers and 40-60% on most other items. Items that must be declared and that usually are taxed are electronics and computers. Things like clothes and books are usually not taxed when brought in your luggage, though they often are taxed if mailed.)

Student Manual
Orientation book
CPR/First-Aid certification cards (if applicable)**
Prescription Medications

Luggage:

All airlines have guidelines for the number, weight, shape and size of carry-on and checked baggage. Make sure your carry-on does not exceed the size limitations.

You will be charged for any additional weight. And at certain times of the year, extra baggage is not allowed. Also, American Airlines often has a “box embargo”: nothing can be brought in a cardboard box – find a duffle bag or some other luggage to put the box into. Remember to contact the airline of your choice for details before leaving for the airport. Call the particular airport of departure for this information. General airline numbers may not provide accurate information.

Upon Arrival at the airport:

  • Have your passport and all important documents ready when going through customs. Tip porters $1-2 U.S.
  • Once you have gone through customs, you will be greeted by the Orientation team members of St. George’s University and accompanied to your dorm.*

If you have any questions before leaving, please call your Admission Officer.

U.S./Canada: 1 (800) 899-6337, extension 210

United Kingdom: 0800-1699061, extension 220 or 301

Caribbean: (473) 444-4680

All others: (631) 665-8500.

* If, due to a miscommunication, someone does not meet you at the airport, take a taxi to the campus and save the receipt. Check with the Security Booth for directions to the Resident Assistant’s room.

If you encounter travel difficulties while en route, call the Dean of Students Office in Grenada at (473) 444-4483.

** If you are currently CPR-First-Aid certified, be sure to bring your cards with you. Certification is required for all medical students. Certification is provided by the school within the first couple of weeks in the term, but a fast track alternative is offered for students with current certifications.

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