Everything you need to know about travel, airport pickup, campus arrival, check-in, and your first day at UHP.
All students must arrive during this two-hour window so the UHP team can coordinate airport transportation, check-in, housing assignments, and the Day 1 schedule. If your travel plans change, contact Admissions immediately.
*Plan to depart from campus on the final day of your program between 8:00 AM–12:00 PM.
The campus address will be provided directly by Admissions.
Arrive at XNA between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Day 1. After collecting your luggage, meet the UHP team in the baggage claim area. UHP provides transportation from the airport to campus and back to XNA after the program.
Do not leave the airport or arrange separate transportation unless directed by UHP.
*Hotel discounts are available for UHP students.
Admissions provides driving directions to campus before arrival. Plan to arrive between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Day 1. Once you arrive, UHP staff will direct you to parking and check-in. All vehicles entering campus will be inspected.
UHP provides airport pickup and drop-off for students arriving within the approved window.
Arrive within the 10:00 AM–12:00 PM window.
Pick up your bags at baggage claim.
Remain in the baggage claim area.
Check in with the staff coordinating transportation.
Ride to campus with the group.
All enrollment documentation should already be complete before arrival. You do not need to bring additional check-in paperwork unless Admissions requests it.
Check in with campus staff.
If driving, your vehicle is inspected.
Declared weapons are checked in and securely stored.
Cabin assignment
Pick up your issued UHP apparel.
Campus orientation and Day 1 activities.
All vehicles and personal belongings may be inspected upon arrival. Weapons must be declared, checked in, and securely stored by UHP for the duration of the program.
*Nicotine pouches are permitted. Students are expected to follow all campus safety, housing, and conduct standards. See the full policy for exactly what qualifies as tobacco, weapons, drugs, and medication.
Day 1 is built to help you settle in, understand the campus, and meet the people you will move through the program with.
Arrival
Campus tour
Shared meal
Group activitis
Welcome Activities include airport transportation or campus arrival, check-in and cabin assignments, UHP apparel issue, meals, campus tours in Polaris RZRs, welcoming remarks, group activities, and a review of the next day’s schedule.
Flight delays, cancellations, and road issues happen. Let your Admissions Advisor know as soon as your arrival plans change. Do not rely on social media messages or wait until after the arrival window.
*Hotel discounts are available for UHP students.