ACTION ITEM: 

• Travel Itinerary Google Form (must be submitted by May 30, 2024) 
  All students must complete this form regardless of planned method of travel

TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Arrival: 
  Session 1 and Combined Session students arrive Sunday June 30 before 1pm EST
  Session 2 students arrive Sunday July 14 before 1pm EST
  
  Students traveling by car should arrive between 9am and 1pm
  
  
• Departure: 
  Session 1 students depart Saturday July 13 before 12pm EST 
  Session 2 and Combined Session students depart Saturday July 27 before 12pm EST
  
  Students must depart campus on our last shuttle at 12pm EST, but families may schedule travel for later that day if necessary. Students will be brought to the appropriate station and may await their departure independently at that time. 
  
  Students may depart on the last Friday of their session after the final exhibition work has been de-installed and apartment check-out duties have been completed. Students and families should inform Program staff if students plan to leave after the exhibition. 
  
  

METHODS OF TRAVEL

• By Airplane: 
  Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) is the only airport we will provide shuttle services to/from and flights must arrive and depart on the days noted in order to have access to the shuttle service. Shuttles are for students arriving/departing independently and cannot accommodate additional individuals.  After collecting bags, students should proceed to Southwest Airlines Baggage Claim Carousels 10 & 11 to meet a PreCollege staff member that will be holding a “MICA PreCollege” sign. A MICA shuttle will transport students in groups from the airport to campus in time for orientation which begins at 2pm.
• By Train: 
  Baltimore Penn Station located at 1500 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201 is the only train station we will provide shuttle services to/from and trains must arrive and depart on the days noted in order to have access to shuttle services. Shuttles are for students arriving/departing independently and cannot accommodate additional individuals. Upon arrival, students should meet at the Information Desk located in the waiting area below the large sign with arrival and departure times, where PreCollege staff will be waiting with “MICA PreCollege” signs. A MICA shuttle will then transport students in groups from the station to campus in time for orientation at 2pm.
• By Bus: 
  Baltimore Downtown Bus Station 2110 Haines St, Baltimore, MD 21230 is the only bus station we will provide shuttle services to/from and busses must arrive and depart on the days noted in order to have access to shuttle services. Shuttles are for students arriving/departing independently and cannot accommodate additional individuals. 
• By Car: 
  Families and students arriving by car should use the following address
  Founders Green, Leake Hall 120 McMechen Street Baltimore, MD 21217. Students may not drive themselves or have a car at PreCollege throughout the program dates.  

For students living in different time zones, we understand that the arrival and departure windows may not be possible. In the case your student is unable to arrive on the date noted and within the time window, please contact precollege@mica.edu to confirm travel plans before booking. Please also complete the travel itinerary form after receiving approval for any modified travel plans.