Pre-Arrival Information
Dorms
Dorms open up 1 week before orientation. If you arrive before this time, you will need to find your own housing (see hotel information below).
In order to reserve a room, we must have your completed medical forms and housing application 1 week before you leave your home country. Dorm rooms are assigned first come first served.
Traveling Information Sheet
The U.S. Immigration Service has an information sheet that provides useful information on what an F-1 status individual can expect upon arrival at a U.S. port of entry. It is helpful to download and print this form to carry with you as you travel to the U.S.
 Download Information Sheet
[All information is subject to change without notice.]
Airport Pickup
DBU provides free airport transportation for new students from the DFW airport to the DBU campus. DBU vans operate from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Flights must leave/arrive at DFW after 8:00 a.m. or before 10:00 p.m.
The International Admissions Office must know at least one week in advance when you are coming, and a DBU van will be scheduled to pick you up at the airport.
If you have a friend or family member picking you up, and you will be living on campus, please let the International Admissions Office know the day you will arrive in order for your dorm room to be prepared.
Flight Arrival Form (Use this form to notify DBU about your international flight information)
Directions to DBU
Directions to DBU
What To Do In Advance...
Packing...
- Buy two good suitcases (as large as possible within size limitations)
- Put identification marks and labels on the bags
- Items to Have in Your Checked Baggage:
- Copies of all certificates/documents
- Medical history files
- Essentials (soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc)
- Clothing
- Items to Have in Your Hand Baggage:
- Medicines (including air-sickness)
- Reading materials for flight
- Original important documents (I-20, visa, tickets, passport, etc)
- Money and Travelers Checks (Arrange to send or take funds with you to pay for the tuition fees.)
- Things needed to survive for a week (in case your luggage gets misplaced)
- Camera
- Eyes glasses and prescription
- Items to Keep With You (pocket, purse, etc):
- Emergency contact list
- Traveler's Checks and cash
- Items to Leave at Home:
Address & phone number where you can be reached
Copy of all important documents (passport, I-20, medical record
A Week Before Your Flight...
- Check your flight schedule to see if there are any delays or changes
- Rest well for the long journey
On the Day of Your Flight...
- Wear something comfortable
- Be at the airport 3-4 hours before departure
- Collect $20-$30 cash at the airport (part of it in $1 bills)
- Sleep as much as possible during the flight
Things to Know...
Dallas Weather
- From May to September, temperatures in the Dallas-Fort Worth area usually average between 26.7 C (80 F) to 37.8 C (100 F). From October to April, temperatures may vary from -6.6 C (20 F) to 21.1 C (70 F) with an average of about 10 C (50 F).
- Please visit weather.com to find out the current weather temperature.
Hotel Listing Information
If you or any family members traveling with you need temporary accommodations, below are some of the hotels in the area close to DBU (within short drive). All rates are subject to change.
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel
Tel: 972-264-4002
Address: 4112 S Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75052, US
Rate: $94.00 plus tax per night (DBU discounted price)
Distance: 5.28 miles - 9 minutes
- Days Inn
Tel: 972-623-1998
Address: 2615 Sara Jane Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75052, US
Rate: $73.74 plus tax per night
Distance: 7.39 miles - 11 minutes
- Comfort Inn
Tel: 972-606-2800
Address: 4020 S Great Southwest Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX, 75052, US
Rate: $89.99 plus tax per night
Distance: 7.53 miles - 11 minutes
- Quality Inn
Tel: 972-606-9400
Address: 3891 S Great Southwest Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75052, US
Rate: $84.95 plus tax per night
Distance: 8.06 miles - 12 minutes
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