April 22 OISS Newsletter

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

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 However, if you forget your pin number and your account is no longer active you cannot reset you PIN.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.

1) Go to Murphy Online: http://banner.stthomas.edu
20.02) Click on the link "Personal Information"
3) Update add Addresses and Phones
4) Choose "Home primary residence"
5) Update your residential address in "Home Permanent" and "Local Off-campus” submit change.