Fly & Drive Visit Weekend

Thursday, Sept. 27 - Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018

Trip Planning Checklist!

We are excited to host you for our Fly & Drive Visit Weekend.  Students from all over the country & Puerto Rico just like you will be visiting for 1 fun filled weekend.  

Register EARLY! (Only 50 spots available)  ❏ Register for Fly & Drive Visit Weekend at www.goshen.edu/fly-trip/ 

Deadline to Register is September 13, 2018 at 5 p.m. EST  

Apply to Goshen College  ❏ Fill out Goshen College Application Online www.goshen.edu/apply/ 

When you fill out the application skip over the “FEE” part. We will waive the app fee once we verify your attendance for Fly & Drive Visit Weekend  

Send Transcripts  ❏ Contact your High School to send your transcripts directly to Goshen College before Fly & Drive Visit Weekend   

Address: Goshen College Admissions 1700 South Main Street Goshen, Indiana 46526  

Plan Transportation  ❏ Plan your car or van ride or book flight (See next page for details)  ❏ Check out Travel Assistance material if interested  

 

What to Bring for Fly Trip:  ❏ Clothing for the weekend.   

❏ Friday (Full visit day need walking shoes)  ❏ Saturday (nature walk clothes for Merry Lea & dress clothes for Kick Off which is a formal talent show event. See 

pics on schedule)  ❏ Sunday (Comfy clothes for plane or car ride home)  

❏ Toiletries (toothpaste, shampoo, toothbrush, etc.) ❏ Extra money for a checked bag at the airport or pay for bags in advance, it is cheaper. Carry-on bags are free on some airlines. 

Try to pack in only a carry-on bag if you can. ❏ Bed linens will be provided by GC. 

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Transportation Flying Options  

Flying  Option 1  

South Bend  Arrival Thursday 9/27/18  

❏ Book Flight to South Bend International Airport  

❏ At airport meet Goshen College Shuttle  

➔ 1st shuttle departs South Bend airport at 11 a.m. 

➔ 2nd shuttle departs South Bend Airport at 5 p.m. 

Option 2   Chicago O’Hare 

Arrival Thursday 9/27/18 ❏ Book Flight into Chicago 

O’Hare International Airport. ❏ Book a roundtrip Coach USA 

bus ride from O’hare Airport to South Bend airport to meet Goshen College Shuttle * Book ahead and see schedule at https://www.airportsupersaver.com/shuttle-bus-schedule 

❏ At South Bend International airport meet Goshen College Shuttle  

➔ 1st shuttle departs South Bend airport at 11 a.m. 

➔ 2nd shuttle departs South Bend Airport at 5 p.m. 

Option 3  Chicago Midway 

Arrival Thursday 9/27/18  ❏ Book Flight into Chicago Midway 

Airport. ❏ Book a roundtrip Coach USA bus 

ride from Midway Airport to South Bend airport to meet Goshen College Shuttle * Book ahead and see schedule at https://www.airportsupersaver.com/shuttle-bus-schedule 

❏ At South Bend International airport meet Goshen College Shuttle  

➔ 1st shuttle departs South Bend airport at 11 a.m. 

➔ 2nd shuttle departs South Bend Airport at 5 p.m.  

Departure Sunday 9/30/18  ❏ Meet Goshen College 

Shuttle at Goshen College’s Welcome Center - Only shuttle departs at 3 a.m. Breakfast will be provided. This will get you to South Bend international Airport by 4 a.m.  

❏ Board Flight home. Time will be based on the flight you booked.  

Departure Sunday 9/30/18 ❏ Meet Goshen College Shuttle 

at Goshen College’s Welcome Center - Only shuttle departs at 3 a.m. Breakfast will be provided. This will get you to South bend international Airport by 4 a.m.  

❏ The first USA Coach bus for O’Hare Airport departs at 4:30 a.m. Arrive in Ohare at 6:45 a.m.  

❏ Board Flight home. Time will be based on the flight you booked. 

Departure Sunday 9/30/18  ❏ Meet Goshen College Shuttle at 

Goshen College’s Welcome Center - Only shuttle departs at 3 a.m. Breakfast will be provided. This will get you to South bend international Airport by 4 a.m.  

❏ The first USA Coach bus for Midway Airport departs at 4:30 a.m. Arrive at Midway at 6:30 a.m. 

❏ Board Flight home. Time will be based on the flight you booked. 

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Transportation Driving Information

 Driving  

Arrival Date : Thursday, Sept. 28, 2018  

Location: Welcome Center - 1700 S Main St. Goshen, IN 46526  Time: If driving to campus we ask you arrive to Goshen College Thursday night around 4 p.m. to meet your 

overnight host.  

Departure  Date: Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018  

Time: Continental Breakfast will be served from 3 a.m. - 3:30 a.m. the Welcome Center.   We know many people have a long ride home especially people flying out early.   

Continental Breakfast will also be served 8:00am - 12:00pm at westlawn dining hall.   

 Travel Assistance Policy

Travel Assistance Policy  

Goshen College offers junior and senior high school students living more than 100 miles from Goshen, Indiana, travel assistance for a scheduled visit to the Goshen College campus. We will reimburse half of the transportation expense up to a maximum of $200 for one official individual visit or one official visit event. The scheduled visit must be scheduled through the Admissions office and include an individual appointment with an admissions counselor or another member of the Admissions team.  

Prospective students should submit applicable receipts no later than 30 days after the visit to their admissions counselor.  

Students are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. 

Plane, Train, or Bus: 

Travel assistance is for the student fare only. Students that live 300 miles or more, one way, from Goshen, IN are eligible for travel assistance for travel by air, train, or bus. Goshen College will reimburse 50% of the fare up to $200 after the student visits campus and submits an application for admission. Students should register for a campus visit BEFORE making travel arrangements. 

Car or Van: 

For students living 100 or more miles from Goshen. Reimburse the driver for direct mileage one way at .20/mile up to $200. Drivers can earn $10 for each additional high school junior, senior, or college transfer student they bring who submits an application, up to 4 more.  

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Fly & Drive Visit Weekend - Goshen College  

Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 

Morning/Afternoon/Evening Travel to Goshen College  

Flying to Goshen College  (Taking shuttle #1 to campus)  

Driving to Goshen College   Flying to Goshen College  (Taking shuttle #2 to campus)  

12 p.m.: Arrive to Goshen College & check in :)  12 p.m.: Lunch at Westlawn Dining Hall  1 p.m.: Meet overnight host  5 p.m.: Dinner with overnight host 

4 p.m.: Arrive to Goshen College & check in :)  4:30 p.m.: Meet overnight host 5 p.m.: Dinner with overnight host   

6 p.m.: Arrive to Goshen College & check in :)  6 p.m.: Meet overnight host 6:30 p.m.: Dinner with overnight host 

 

Friday, Sept. 28, 2018 9 a.m. Check in & Continental Breakfast (Koinonia)  

9:20 a.m. Welcome & Admissions Session (Koinonia) Linda VandenBosch, Director of Admissions & Admissions Counselors  

 

10 a.m. Academic Spotlight (Fellowship Hall) Opportunity to meet faculty, ask questions, and learn more from 3 programs of your choose for  15 mins each in small groups.  

 

11 a.m. Concurrent Sessions (Locations listed below each group) 

Education Track  Nursing Track   General Track   All Parents  

WHO: Anyone interested in the education field is welcome to join this group.   Location: Church Chapel    Special Activity: Visit Kindergarten Lab and engage in hands on activities  

WHO: Anyone interested in the nursing field is welcome to join this group   Location: WY 211  Special Activity: Meet faculty, student panel, & day in the life of a nurse.  

WHO: Anyone not interested in nursing, or education.   

Location: Various Locations   

Special Activity: Attend a class with current Goshen College students *Classes have limited seating.  *You can reserve your spot for the class at check in day of.   

➢ Accounting ➢ ASL ➢ Biology ➢ Business ➢ Communication ➢ Core Engaging the Bible ➢ English ➢ History ➢ Interpreting ➢ General Physics ➢ Spanish  

WHO: Parents   Location: Koinonia   Special Activity:  Introduction to “The Goshen Core” & in 4 steps learn how a GC financial aid package is built.   

After concurrent session please go directly to Westlawn Dining Hall. (#42 on campus Map)   

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12 p.m.  Lunch at Westlawn Dining Hall (#42 on Campus Map)   

1 p.m.  Campus Tour (Depart from Westlawn Dining Hall) * Stay seated we will dismiss from tables   

2 p.m. Student Life Panel (Koinonia) Current GC students 

 

2:30 p.m. Wrap Up & Win Prizes! (Koinonia)  

2:45 p.m. Check out (Fellowship Hallway)  ● Turn in survey & students can receive FREE T-shirt in return  ● Visit excuse form - if needed  ● Counselors are available for individual meeting  ● 3 p.m. - Meet overnight host  

 

Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 Morning  Continental Breakfast with Overnight Host (Served 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.) 

 

Morning Catch up on some sleep :)   

12 p.m. Brunch at Westlawn Dining Hall with overnight Host    

1 p.m. Merry Lea Tour  1 p.m. - Depart Goshen College  1:45 p.m. - Arrive at Merry Lea for 2 hour nature tour  3:45 p.m. - Depart Merry Lea for Goshen College  4:15 p.m. - Arrive at Goshen College Welcome Center and meet overnight host  

 

5 p.m. Clean-up for Kick Off Event (Formal Talent Show)  

5 p.m. Dinner at Westlawn Dining Hall with Overnight Host   

9 p.m. Kick Off with Overnight Host (bring dress clothes) 

 

12 p.m. Kick Off After Party with Overnight Host          

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Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 

Flying  Driving  

2:45 a.m.: Grab To Go Continental Breakfast from Welcome Center Provided by Westlawn Dining 3:10 a.m.: Depart Goshen College Welcome Center for South Bend International Airport (Travel from there based on your flight plans)   

8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast at Westlawn Dining Hall 9 a.m. Depart on own   

 

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