Arriving in the U.S.

Arriving in the U.S.

Arriving in the U.S.

Items to Bring on the Airplane

Students should arrange their own transportation to Rowan. Review the below information about ground transportation from the local airports to Rowan University in Glassboro.

  • I-20 for Rowan University
  • I-901 Receipt
  • Valid passport
  • Valid Visa for Rowan University
  • Admission letter from Rowan University
  • Financial support documents
  • Immunization records (with English translations)
  • Medical records regarding chronic medical conditions (with English translations)
  • Airplane ticket(s)
  • Cash, traveler’s checks, or any international bank card (ATM or debit card)
    • We recommend carrying $300-$500 in U.S. currency for travel emergencies (such as problems with flight connections – you might need to spend the night in a hotel, for example)
  • Directions to the International Center (201 Mullica Hill Road, Hawthorn Hall, 3rd Floor, Glassboro, NJ 08028)
  • Contact information (telephone numbers and email addresses) for family/friends in the U.S.
  • Contact information for the International Center

Ground Transportation

From the Philadelphia Airport (PHL)

Ride Share

Taxi Service

Information on taxi services available at the Philadelphia airport can be found here.

Instructions

  • Option A - Make a reservation BEFORE you travel
    • Call or submit an online reservation 24 hours prior to your arrival.
    • Be ready to provide your flight information and your destination address (for example, the address of where you will be living).
    • Ask for instructions on where to meet your driver.
  • Option B – No reservation
    • When your flight arrives at the Philadelphia International Airport - Exit the baggage claim area and go to Taxi Services, located in Zone 5 on the Commercial Transportation Roadway. Wait for the next available taxi.
NOTE: There may be many different taxi companies at Taxi Services. Please confirm the cost of the trip before loading your bags into the taxi.

Travel Cost

  • The trip, from the Philadelphia International Airport to Rowan University, costs between $55-$70 (plus tolls and an additional $1.50 Airport fee).
  • Payment is made to the driver at point of service. Your driver will accept cash*, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card. 
    *Uber/Lyft will not accept cash

NOTE: In the United States, it is customary to tip the driver 10-15% of the bill and an extra $1 to $2 for help with your bags, especially if the service was good.

From the John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)

Ride Share

Taxi Service

Taxi, Car, and Van Service instructions for the JFK airport can be found here. Be sure to review where to meet your driver.

NOTE: There may be many different taxi companies at Taxi Services. Please confirm the cost of the trip before loading your bags into the taxi.

Travel Cost

  • Costs may vary on the time of day. For a trip of this distance, please be prepared to budget several hundred dollars.
  • Payment is made to the driver at point of service. Your driver will accept cash*, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card. 
    *Uber/Lyft will not accept cash

NOTE: In the United States, for both taxi services and Uber/Lyft, it is customary to tip the driver 15 - 20% of the bill and an extra $1 to $2 for help with your bags, especially if the service was good.

From the Newark Liberty Airport (EWR)

Ride Share

Taxi Service

Taxi, Car, and Van Service instructions for the Newark airport can be found here. Be sure to review where to meet your driver.

NOTE: There may be many different taxi companies at Taxi Services. Please confirm the cost of the trip before loading your bags into the taxi.

Travel Cost

  • Costs may vary on the time of day. For a trip of this distance, please be prepared to budget several hundred dollars.
  • Payment is made to the driver at point of service. Your driver will accept cash*, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card. 
    *Uber/Lyft will not accept cash

NOTE: In the United States, for both taxi services and Uber/Lyft, it is customary to tip the driver 15 - 20% of the bill and an extra $1 to $2 for help with your bags, especially if the service was good.