| We hope your experience studying at UST has
been rewarding, both academically and personally. Spring is
a busy time as you finish classes and get ready to return
home. We wanted to remind you of (1) some important items
to take care of before leaving and (2) some tips on packing
up your things. 1. Update
Contact Information
Close Accounts
- Close your campus mailbox if you have one. Re-direct
your mail to your home address. (OISS can not afford to
send your mail to you internationally)
- Cancel subscriptions, telephone service, utilities,
etc. if you live off-campus.
- Turn in any library books or items on loan from the
University.
- If you live on-campus, contact Telecommunications to
arrange for your final bill.
- Make sure your student account is paid in full. You
can check your account on-line or in person at the
Business Office. NOTE: If you owe the university money
you will not be able to receive copies of your
transcript or your diploma if you completed a degree
here.
- Close bank accounts and/or have monthly statements
cancelled or sent to e-mail. However if you still owe
money to the University, we recommend you leave your
checking account open until you know all bills and fees
have been paid.
- If you need a transcript of your coursework at St.
Thomas, please make arrangements with OISS to request 1
copy of your transcript after your grades have been
posted in May. If you complete a transcript request
(available in OISS) and return it to OISS, we will turn
it in for you after grades are posted.
Notice of E-mail account status
St. Thomas email accounts last for one year after
graduation.
Grads can set up an alumni account if they wish, but this is
not the same account.
Murphy PIN numbers last until further notice. However, if
you forget your pin number and your account is no longer
active you cannot reset you PIN.
Update your address
Please make sure to update your new home address in Murphy
following the instructions below to stay in touch with UST.
- Go to Murphy Online:
http://banner.stthomas.edu
- Click on the link "Personal Information"
- Update add Addresses and Phones
- Update your residential address in "Home Permanent"
and "Local Off-campus” and submit changes.
2. Packing
Now, its time to start packing up the memories… and all
the items you’ve collected over your time here.
1. Packing for International Flights
First, check with your airline. Most international
flights will allow 2 suitcases, weighing 50 lbs, or 23
kilos. Some airlines will allow heavier suitcases (weighing
up to 70 lbs.) for an additional cost (generally about $50).
There are also strict guidelines on suitcase dimensions and
so it is important to follow with these regulations.
Luggage Size and Weight Requirements. For all
major airlines, the basic rule for luggage is that you may
check two pieces of luggage, size 62 in/ 157cm or smaller,
and weighing 50lbs/23 kgs or less. For carry-ons, you may
have one piece of luggage to carry on size 45 in/114 cm and
weighing 40lbs/18kgs or less (this excludes normal sized
purses or laptop carrying bags). An exception to this
general rule is flights to Brazil – your luggage can weigh
up to 70 lbs without being charged extra.
Overweight Charges. For overweight bags the general rule is
as follows. Customers who travel in Economy Class with
checked baggage over 50 lbs (23 kg) and not exceeding 70 lbs
(32 kg) will be charged at the rate of $50.00 per piece.
These charges are in addition to any charge assessed for
additional or oversized baggage. Baggage weighing more than
70 lbs (32 kg) will not be accepted as checked baggage.
Check Your Airline Rules. We recommend that you
check with your specific airline to find out exact details.
For links to the airlines at MSP airport, visit the website
2. Donate your items.
If you have small household appliances or bed linens that
you’d like to donate for international students next year,
please bring them to OISS’s Borrowing Closet. We have
limited storage so please bring items in boxes.
3. Send packages home.
USPS. The US Post Office generally has the most
affordable international shipping rates. There are several
different options depending upon delivery time.
- Economy (Surface) Parcel. The most affordable
option, however this will usually take between 4 - 6
weeks.
- Airmail. This is more expensive than parcel, but
generally only takes 4- 10 days.
- Global Express. The fastest delivery, prices are
accordingly more expensive.
Other shipping options. You can use the following
links to estimate the cost of shipping your package.
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