East Coast College Tour

Janice Caine

Alacrity™ Travel & Lifestyle

925-513-5086

janice@customcollegevisits.com

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Tuesday · November 26th, 2019

East Coast College Tour

Itinerary for Joan Smith, Lucy Smith, and Alan Caine


Welcome to your college tour!

Flight from San Francisco to Rochester 3:00 PM (3hr 20min)

Rental Car · Enterprise Car Rental 6:30 PM

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center

University of Rochester Campus Visit 8:00 AM

8:15 - Check-in & Student Entertainment 8:15 AM (45min)

9:00 - Welcome and University Overview 9:00 AM (45min)

9:45 - Campus Walking Tour University Rochester 9:45 AM (1hr)

11:00 - Student Panel University of Rochester 11:00 AM (45min)

11:45 - Lunch University of Rochester 11:45 AM (45min)

Meet with Current Rochester Student Susie D at Campus Starbucks 2:15 PM (45min)

Drive time University of Rochester to Hamilton NY 2 Hours, 15 minutes 3:15 PM

Optional Tour at Hamilton College 3:00 PM

Colgate Inn

Colgate University Campus Visit 9:30 AM

9:45 - Information Session Colgate 9:45 AM (45min)

10:30 - Campus Walking Tour Colgate 10:30 AM (1hr 15min)

1:15 - Meeting with Jason M, Associate Professor of Biology & Neuroscience - Colgate 1:15 PM (30min)

Drive time from Colgate University to Philadelphia Approx 4 hours, 15 minutes

The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel

University of Pennsylvania Campus Visit 9:15 AM

9:30 - Information Session UPENN 9:30 AM

11:00 - Observe Molecular Biology & Genetics Class UPENN 11:00 AM (1hr)

12:15 - College Cognoscenti Presentation - UPENN 12:15 PM (1hr)

2:00 - Meeting with Jessica R. Associate Director of Leadership & Experiential Learning UPENN 2:00 PM

3:00 - Campus Walking Tour UPENN 3:00 PM (1hr 15min)

4:30 - Return to the hotel, pick up luggage and car, drive to Baltimore, MD and Overnight PM  4:30 PM

Inn at The Colonnade Baltimore - A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

Johns Hopkins University Campus Visit 10:00 AM (6hr)

Return to the hotel, pick up luggage and the car, drive to Washington DC and overnight.

Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center

Georgetown University Campus Visit

Return to Georgetown University Hotel then head to Dulles Airport

George Washington University Campus Visit 10:00 AM (4hr)

1:20 - Meet (and grab a bit to eat) with Julie Z, current student 1:20 PM (35min)

Enterprise Rental Return - Drop Off by 5:30 PM

Flight from washington DC to San Francisco 5:40 PM (1hr 35min)

Welcome to your college tour!

NOTES

• Wear comfortable shoes! You will be doing a lot of walking.

• Drive times indicated on the itinerary are estimates without traffic. Be sure to allow extra time for traffic, especially during rush hour.

• Although some schools do not require you to check in, always plan to arrive @15 minutes ahead of your scheduled event.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• If you need to reach me, you can call me on my office number at (925) 513-5086 or on my cell at

(818) 517-3382. You can always email me as well at janice @customcollegevisits.com.

~JANICE

San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport to Rochester, Greater Rochester International Airport

United Airlines (UA)

Image credits: Pixabay

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Carrier/Flight

3:00 PM

SFO •

6:20 PM

ROC •

3hr 20min

Duration
Passenger Name
Joan Smith

Notes

Flight from SFO to Rochester, NY

Rental Car · Enterprise Car Rental

123456789

Confirmation Reference

6:30 PM

Pick Up

6:00 PM

Drop Off

Pick Up Location

Rochester Airport

Vehicle

Intermediate SUV

Drop Off Location

Downtown Washington DC

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center

30 Celebration Dr, Rochester, NY 14620, USA

Image credits: Stephanie Borrello

7:30 PM

Check In

12:00 PM

Check Out

Room Selection

Guest Name

Joan Smith

Number Of Guests

2

University of Rochester Campus Visit

University of Rochester

Office of Admissions

625 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620

8:00 AM

Start Time

Notes

Approximate drive time from the hotel to the University of Rochester: 5 minutes.

 

Getting to University of Rochester and parking:

**Note: on the day of your visit, parking will be available at College Town. A shuttle service will bring you to and from campus. Plan to arrive 30-40 minutes prior to your visit to leave enough time to park and catch the shuttle.

 

GPS address: 625 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620.

 

Turn onto East Drive

• Once on East Drive, the parking garage will be on your left and is marked "University Staff Parking." Enter the code below to raise the gate. This passcode is also needed to exit. If you have any issues, press the intercom button for assistance or call (585) 275-3221.

• Passcode needed for garage entry: 12345# (be sure to include the pound sign)

• Once parked, proceed to the corner of East Drive and Celebration Drive. The shuttle, labeled "Admissions," will be making continuous loops to and from campus from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Once you check in at Strong Auditorium, you will receive a schedule with the day's events.

 

University of Rochester Campus Map -http://www.rochester.edu/college/GSW/assets/pdf/rivercampus.pdf

www.Rochester.edu

 

8:15 - Check-in & Student Entertainment

8:15 AM

Start Time

9:00 AM

End Time

45min

Duration

Meeting Point

Strong Auditorium

Contact Info

Check-in

University of Rochester Campus Visit

 

8:15 - 9:00 am - Check-in and Student Entertainment in Strong Auditorium

 

9:00 - Welcome and University Overview

9:00 AM

Start Time

9:45 AM

End Time

45min

Duration

Meeting Point

Strong Auditorium

University of Rochester Campus Visit

 

9:00 - 9:45 am - Welcome and University Overview in Strong Auditorium

 

9:45 - Campus Walking Tour University Rochester

9:45 AM

Start Time

10:45 AM

End Time

1hr

Duration

Meeting Point

Strong Auditorium

University of Rochester Campus Visit

 

9:45 - 10:45 am - Campus Tour, departing from Strong Auditorium

11:00 - Student Panel University of Rochester

11:00 AM

Start Time

11:45 AM

End Time

45min

Duration

Meeting Point

TBD

University of Rochester Campus Visit

 

11:00 - 11:45 am - Student Panel

Notes

 

 

11:45 - Lunch University of Rochester

11:45 AM

Start Time

12:30 PM

End Time

45min

Duration

University of Rochester Campus Visit

Lunch

 

Meet with Current Rochester Student Susie D at Campus Starbucks

2:15 PM

Start Time

3:00 PM

End Time

45min

Duration

Meeting Point

Starbucks, Wilson Commons (Student Center)

Contact Info

650-123-1234

University of Rochester Campus Visit

2:15 pm - meeting with Susie. Susie is a family friend.

She is a junior concentrating on the life sciences and French.

Meet Susie at the Starbucks located at Wilson Commons (Student Center)

Eliana's cell phone number: (555) 123-1234

 

Drive time University of Rochester to Hamilton NY 2 Hours, 15 minutes

Time

3:15 PM

 2 hours, 15 minutes

Optional Tour at Hamilton College

Time

3:00 PM

OPTIONAL: Drive from Colgate University to Hamilton College

Approximate drive time from Colgate University to Hamilton College: 30 minutes

Approximate drive time from Hamilton College to Philadelphia, PA: 4 hours, 45 minutes

OPTIONAL Hamilton College Campus Tour **Preregistration is not required

Your tour will begin at 3:00 pm at the Siuda House for Admission and Financial Aid. Check in upon arrival.

Getting to Hamilton College and parking: GPS address: 198 College Hill Road, Clinton, NY 13323. Once you reach campus follow signs to the Admission Office. Parking is located directly behind the building.

Hamilton College Admission Office telephone: (315) 859-4457

Hamilton College Campus Map -https://www.hamilton.edu/documents/LargeCampusMap.pdf

Colgate Inn

1 Payne St, Hamilton, NY 13346, USA

5:30 PM

Check In

12:00 PM

Check Out

GUEST ROOMS AT THE INN

Each changing season brings new pleasures to the charming village of Hamilton, New York. but what never changes is the warm hospitality and modern comforts awaiting you at the Colgate Inn.

 

AMENITIES  Custom catering available Use of Colgate University Fitness facility On-site parking Car Charging Station Hotel Shuttle Available 24 Hour Front Desk Service Concierge Service Pet Friendly
Opened in 1925, the Dutch-colonial style Colgate Inn is a focal point of the historic village of Hamilton.

 

The Colgate Inn has been pampering guests for 80 years with its long tradition of small-town hospitality. We invite you to come relax, unwind and enjoy the comforts of the Colgate Inn.
Across from Hamilton Village Park, this landmark Dutch Colonial-style inn was built in 1925. It's 0.9 miles from Picker Art Gallery in Colgate University, and 0.5 miles from Seven Oaks Golf Club.

 

Amenities include a wood-beamed tavern serving food all day, and a relaxed American restaurant. Guests can use the University's fitness and leisure facilities (fee).

Room Selection

Room Category

Double/Twin

Bedding

Queen

Confirmation Reference

123456789

Room Description

The chic rooms have WiFi access, flat-screen TVs and stylish bathrooms; some have living areas and 4-poster beds.

 

Room Notes

40 guest rooms & Suites Guest Suites feature soaking tubs and showers, and sleep up to 4 guests 4 Handicap accessible guestrooms Wheelchairs available upon request Private baths Telephone with voice mail in each room Wireless internet access available Air conditioning in each room Restaurant and full-service Tavern Meeting & conference facilities available

Colgate University Campus Visit

Colgate University Office of Admission

13 Oak Drive

Hamilton, NY 13346

9:30 AM

Start Time

Meeting Point

Office of Admission located in James B. Colgate Hall

Contact Info

Please check in upon arrival

**Note: if you would like to check to see if there is a class available to observe at the end of the day's activities, ask to see the class list when you check in upon arrival

 

9:45 - 10:30 am - Information Session

10:30 - 11:45 am - Campus Tour

 

1:15 pm - Meeting with Jason Meyers, Associate Professor of Biology & Neuroscience

• You will meet Professor Meyers in Olin 210

• Professor Meyers' contact information: phone: (315) 123-1234

• Meeting was scheduled by Rene Beers, Administrative Assistant. Phone: (315) 123-1234

Notes

Getting to Colgate University and parking:

Approximate drive time from the hotel to Colgate University: 2 minutes Approximate walking time from the hotel to Colgate University: 20 minutes

There is plenty of free parking for visitors in front of Colgate Hall as well as behind the building in the library parking lot.

 

Colgate University Campus Map -http://www.colgate.edu/about/maps-travel-options/campus-map

Colgate Admissions Website: http://www.colgate.edu/admission-financial-aid

9:45 - Information Session Colgate

9:45 AM

Start Time

10:30 AM

End Time

45min

Duration

Meeting Point

Office of Admission located in James B. Colgate Hall

Contact Info

Please check in upon arrival

Colgate University

 

9:45 - 10:30 am - Information Session

10:30 - Campus Walking Tour Colgate

10:30 AM

Start Time

11:45 AM

End Time

1hr 15min

Duration

Meeting Point

Office of Admission located in James B. Colgate Hall

Colgate University

 

10:30 - 11:45 am - Campus Walking Tour 

 

 

1:15 - Meeting with Jason M, Associate Professor of Biology & Neuroscience - Colgate

1:15 PM

Start Time

1:45 PM

End Time

30min

Duration

Meeting Point

Olin

Contact Info

Professor Meyers

Colgate University

 

1:15 pm - Meeting with Jason M, Associate Professor of Biology & Neuroscience

• You will meet Professor Meyers in Olin 210

• Professor Meyers' contact information: phone: (315) 123-1234

• Meeting was scheduled by Administrative Assistant. Phone: (315) 123-1234

 

Drive time from Colgate University to Philadelphia Approx 4 hours, 15 minutes

Approximately  4 hours, 15 minutes

The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel

3600 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA 19104

7:00 PM

Check In

12:00 PM

Check Out

Located on the University of Penn campus, the only AAA
4-Diamond hotel in University City, walking distance to downtown, nearby
attractions & restaurants

University of Pennsylvania Campus Visit

9:15 AM

Start Time

Meeting Point

Admissions Visitor Center, located at 1 College Hall

Contact Info

Check in upon arrival

Notes

Check with hotel and/or see the campus map below for the best walking directions. 

 

University of Pennsylvania Campus Map -http://www.facilities.upenn.edu/sites/default/files/pdfs /penn_campus_map_download.pdf

University of Pennsylvania website -http://www.upenn.edu

9:30 - Information Session UPENN

9:30 AM

Start Time

Meeting Point

1 College Hall

Contact Info

Check in upon arrival

University of Pennsylvania Campus Visit

 

Information Session 9:30-10:30 AM

 

Notes

 

 

 

11:00 - Observe Molecular Biology & Genetics Class UPENN

11:00 AM

Start Time

12:00 PM

End Time

1hr

Duration

Meeting Point

Stephen Levin Auditorium Location: S

Contact Info

Gregory G and Brian K

University of Pennsylvania Campus Visit

 

11:00 am - noon - Observe Molecular Biology & Genetics Class Location: S • Taught by Gregory G and Brian K

• Please arrive to the class a few minutes early and let the professor know that you will be observing; plan to stay for the duration of the class. Be sure to turn off and put away cell phones for the duration of the class

 

 

12:15 - College Cognoscenti Presentation - UPENN

12:15 PM

Start Time

1:15 PM

End Time

1hr

Duration

Meeting Point

Stiteler Hall, Room B6

Contact Info

Check in upon arrival

University of Pennsylvania

 

12:15 - 1:15 pm - College Cognoscenti Presentation

Presentation will take place in Stiteler Hall, Room B6 (double-check location when you check in

at the Office of Admissions)

 

 

2:00 - Meeting with Jessica R. Associate Director of Leadership & Experiential Learning UPENN

Office of Undergraduate Admissions Visit Center Admissions

2:00 PM

Start Time

Meeting Point

Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life at 3933 Walnut Street

Contact Info

(215) 123-1234; email: zzzzzz@upenn.edu

 

University of Pennsylvania 

 

2:00 pm - Meeting with Jessica R.

Associate Director of Leadership & Experiential Learning Jessica will invite one or two students to speak with you about sorority life on campus

• office is located in the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life at 3933 Walnut Street

• contact information: phone - (215) 123-1234; email: zzzzzz@upenn.edu

 

 

Notes

 

 

3:00 - Campus Walking Tour UPENN

3:00 PM

Start Time

4:15 PM

End Time

1hr 15min

Duration

Meeting Point

Admissions Visit Center

University of Pennsylvania 

 3:00 - 4:15 PM Campus Walking Tour

 

4:30 - Return to the hotel, pick up luggage and car, drive to Baltimore, MD and Overnight PM 

Time

4:30 PM

Approximate drive time from University of Pennsylvania to Baltimore: 1 hour, 45 minutes - more during rush hour

Inn at The Colonnade Baltimore - A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

Inn at The Colonnade Baltimore

4 W University Pkwy, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA

7:00 PM

Check In

12:00 PM

Check Out

Enjoy European ambience, classic luxury and first-class
service in the heart of Baltimore. Conveniently located across from Johns
Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University Campus Visit

Mason Hall

3400 N. Charles Street

10:00 AM

Start Time

4:00 PM

End Time

6hr

Duration

Meeting Point

Mason Hall

Contact Info

Check in upon arrival

Your information session and campus tour will begin in the Mason Hall lobby.

 

The day's activities: 10:00 am - noon

Information Session and Campus Tour 12:15 pm

 

Meeting with members of the Johns Hopkins Photography Forum You will be meeting with Beverly  '20 and Greg '19 They will meet you in the courtyard outside Levering Hall for lunch at the Market at Levering.

Beverly's cell phone: (555)-123-1234; Greg's cell phone: 626-123-1234 Meeting was arranged by

George L.George's cell phone if you need to reach him: 973-1234-1234

 

1:00 - 1:25 pm - Meeting with Dr. Emily Fisher, Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Biology department.

You will meet at Dr. Fisher's office which is in the Undergraduate Teaching Labs (UTL) room 111

Dr. Fisher's telephone: (555) 123-1234 Meeting was initially arranged by the Academic Program Coordinator; telephone: (555) 123-1234

 

1:30 - 2:45 pm - Observe Cancer Biology class Location: Bloomberg 274 Please arrive to the class a few minutes early and let the professor know that you will be observing; plan to stay for the duration of the class. Be sure to turn off and put away cell phones for the duration of the class.

 

OR

 

1:30 - 2:45 pm - Observe Build-a-Genome class Location: Mudd 120 Please arrive to the class a few minutes early and let the professor know that you will be observing; plan to stay for the duration of the class. Be sure to turn off and put away cell phones for the duration of the class .

 

3:00 pm - Meeting with Robert S, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life.

You will meet Robert in his office at Wolman Hall, Suite 143 Calvin's phone: (555)123-1234

Notes

Approximate travel time (walking) from the hotel to Johns Hopkins University: 6 minutes Johns Hopkins University Campus Visit. 

 

Getting to the JHU Homewood campus: You can check with the hotel and/or see the campus map below for best walking directions to the Undergraduate Teaching Labs.

 

Campus Map: https://www.jhu.edu/maps-directions/

Return to the hotel, pick up luggage and the car, drive to Washington DC and overnight.

Approximate drive time from John Hopkins University to Washington DC: 1 hour, 20 minutes - more during rush hour

Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center

3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA

Image credits: Anthony Lafaire

6:30 PM

Check In

12:00 PM

Check Out

Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center is nestled among the historic streets of Georgetown. The serene location, away from the clamor of downtown, coupled with the comfort and elegance in our hotel’ s guest rooms allows our guests the opportunity to indulge in the
history and culture of this charming corner of Washington, DC. As the preferred hotel for Georgetown University, our location offers 146 guest rooms with outstanding amenities and services expected by today's traveler.
Whether traveling for business or leisure, our hotel staff will provide you with superior customer service and attention to detail to ensure your comfort throughout your stay. Hotel guest, conference attendee or just passing by, come join us for breakfast or lunch at the Faculty Club Restaurant. Open 7 days a week with a delicious buffet which will entice any visitor!

Room Selection

Room Category

Deluxe Double Room

Bedding

Queen

Confirmation Reference

123456

Guest Name

Joan Smith

Number Of Guests

2

Georgetown University Campus Visit

Georgetown University

Office of Undergraduate College Visits

37th and O Streets, N.W., Washington D.C. 20057

Meeting Point

White-Gravenor Hall Rm 103

Contact Info

Check in upon arrival

10:30 am - 12:15 pm - Information session and campus tour

1:30 pm - Coffee and Chat

• You will be meeting with Sarah H, a representative from the Georgetown Admissions Ambassador Program

• Please meet Sarah at the Admissions Office in White-Gravenor -- you and she will then head to one of
three on-campus, student-run coffee shops

Sarah's cell number: (917) 123-1234

Sarah will text Lucy prior to 1:30 to confirm

Notes

Approximate travel time (walking) from the hotel to Georgetown University: 5 minutes. Getting to Georgetown: You can check with the hotel and/or see the map below for the most direct walking directions to White-Gravenor.

 

Your visit begins at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, located in room 103, White-Gravenor Hall (3700 O Street, at the corner of 37th and O Streets). It is the first large, stone building to your right after
passing through the main gates.

 

Note: once you arrive at White-Gravenor Hall, they may direct you to another building on campus
for yourinformation session, but it will never be more than a 5-10 minute walk from the Admissions Office.

 

Georgetown University Campus Map - https://maps.georgetown.edu/

Admissions Website: http://uadmissions.georgetown.edu/

Return to Georgetown University Hotel then head to Dulles Airport

Pick up luggage and perhaps have lunch before heading to Dulles Airport
Approximate drive time (Uber or taxi) from the hotel to Dulles Airport: 45 minutes

George Washington University Campus Visit

GW Admissions Welcome Center

800 21st Street, NW

Washington, D.C.

10:00 AM

Start Time

2:00 PM

End Time

4hr

Duration

Meeting Point

Marvin Center - 1st Floor

Contact Info

Check in upon arrival

The day's activities:

10:00 -11:45 am - Information session and Foggy Bottom campus tour

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm - Meeting with current student -- Sara F

• Meet Susan at Starbucks, located beside Gelman Library (2130 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20052) • Susan is a junior majoring in biomedical engineering

• Susan will show you her dorm room and the food court in District House, will chat with you about life at GW and answer any questions you may have.

Susan's cell phone number: (555) 123-1234

Notes

Your visit will begin at the GW Admissions Welcome Center, located on the first floor of the Marvin Center (800 21st Street, NW). Check in upon arrival. Be sure to bring the QR Code(sent by separate email). You can use it from your smartphone or from a printout of the email.

 

Campus Map -https://www.gwu.edu/sites/www.gwu.edu/files/downloads/FoggyBottomCampusMap_ADM-1617-1_UpdatedJuly2016.pdf

 

Admissions Website: https://www.gwu.edu/admissions-aid

1:20 - Meet (and grab a bit to eat) with Julie Z, current student

1:20 PM

Start Time

1:55 PM

End Time

35min

Duration

Meeting Point

TBD

 University of Pennsylvania

 

1:20 - 1:55 pm - Meet (and grab a bit to eat) with Jillian Z, current student • Julie is the Chair of the Arts House Dance Company • Jillian will text Lucy to arrange a place to meet

Julie's cell phone: (555) 123-1234

 

 

Enterprise Rental Return - Drop Off by 5:30 PM

1029 VERMONT AVENUE NW

WASHINGTON DC 20005-3517

Enterprise - Downtown Washington,
DC BOOKING DETAILS OPEN 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

washington DC to San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport

5:40 PM

7:15 PM

SFO •

1hr 35min

Duration

Notes

Dulles Airport to SFO