Student Travel Information Greece

Understanding Your Options

Arcadia University attempts to make your travel overseas as easy and affordable as possible. All students are responsible for arranging and purchasing their own flight.

Additionally, all students are required to in be attendance for the beginning of their Arcadia orientation, which coincides with the posted program arrival date.  

In order to connect you with Arcadia in-country staff on the program arrival date, you will need to be aware of the arrival instructions below.  If you have any questions about booking your overseas travel, please contact Arcadia’s Logistics Manager, Rich Conroy, at  conroyr@arcadia.edu.

Group Arrivals: Arcadia has organized a Group Flight for certain programs. Group flights are met by the Arcadia in-country staff and students will be provided transportation to either their orientation venue or program site.   

Individual Travel: Arcadia in-country staff will be on hand at designated times on the program arrival date to assist students arriving independently.

Meeting Up with Staff: Please refer to the “What to Expect When I Arrive" section for the time and location of the Arcadia staff airport pick-up.

Joining Up with the Group: When available, students arriving just prior to the group flight arrival time are welcome to join the Arcadia staff airport pick-up.

Arriving Prior to Scheduled Arrival Date/ Arriving Late: Students arriving on an earlier date or later than the designated staff pick-up times on the scheduled arrival day will be responsible for their own transportation to the orientation venue or program.

Review Your Program Dates

Please visit the Arcadia program calendar page to review your scheduled arrival date before booking your travel.

What to Expect When I Arrive in Greece?

Greece Spring 2010 Arriving Flight Details

1. Book on the optional Student Universe flight (click the Student Universe link below) OR book a flight that arrives prior to or no later than 1:40 pm on the scheduled arrival date for your program.
   
   
2. Arcadia staff will arrive to meet students for the 1:40 pm arrival time.
   
   
3. Provide Arcadia with a confirmed flight itinerary.
   
   
4. Indicate whether you would like to be included in transportation from the airport (if not taking the optional StudentUniverse flight. 

Please Note

5. In the event that your flight is delayed or you choose to arrive after the designated arrival time, you may be responsible for traveling independently from the airport to the orientation site.
   
   
6. If you plan to arrive prior to the scheduled arrival date listed on your program calendar, all transportation and accommodation arrangements are the responsibility of the student.
   
   
7. In the event that other transportation arrangements can be made – please be in contact with your Program Manager after you have provided Arcadia with a confirmed flight itinerary.
   
   
8. Housing is not available until the scheduled arrival date of your program.
   
   
9. Finally, please review all of the rules and regulations that apply to your ticket prior to purchase.
   
   
10. Remember, send a confirmed copy of your flight itinerary to Rich Conroy conroyr@arcadia.edu

 Booking Your Travel

• Arcadia University partners with Student Universe to provide discounted student fares on designated Group Flights, on suggested available flights, or on individual student bookings.
  
  
• To book your travel, please visit the Student Universe/Arcadia website and choose your appropriate country and program.

Advantages of Working with Student Universe

• Opportunity to consult with Arcadia staff and Student Universe agents familiar with our programs and destinations.
• Knowledgeable check-in assistance at airport for large group departures
• 24/7 Call Center

Additional Benefits

• Low Student Airfare - Competitive group and individual rates
• Date Change Flexibility - Don’t get stuck with a unchangeable & nonrefundable ticket from another booking website
• Limited Additional Fees - Arcadia & Student Universe partner to keep cost to a minimum
• Comprehensive Booking  - Ability to book one ticket from departure to destination, limiting baggage hassles during connections

Send Us Your Travel Arrangements

• Once you have made your booking, you are required to forward your confirmed travel arrangements and details to the Arcadia University Logistics Manager, Rich Conroy, at conroyr@arcadia.edu.