New Scholar Orientation is a series of seminars and experiences focused on JRF Scholars’ acclimation and success in college. It consists of interactive workshops, informative panels, community building and networking opportunities. This year, the Orientation will be held in New York City at the Foundation’s headquarters and the Jackie Robinson Museum.
–A printed copy of your travel itinerary or an electronic version accessible via your mobile phone
–State or federal-issued identification (e.g. Real ID or U.S. passport)
–Appropriate attire for your time during the conference (Click the button below for more details)
–Required medication, eyeglasses/extra contact lenses
–Credit or debit cards
–Medical insurance card (Make sure that your medical or accident insurance provides coverage during your travel)
A few days prior to arriving at NSO, participants will receive a travel stipend via direct deposit to their provided bank account. The stipend is to be used for ground transportation to and from the airport, checked baggage fees, personal snacks and extra meals. Participants will NOT need to use their stipend for dinner on Thursday or breakfast, lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday.
–Download the airline app once you receive your itinerary.
–Share your travel itinerary and hotel information with a relative before departing.
–Check in for your flight 24 hours before its scheduled departure time.
–Arrive at the airport two hours prior to departure.
–There is a fee for checked baggage, so plan accordingly.
–If you miss your flight, contact JRF at 646-989-2790.
Upon arrival, Scholar participants will be met at the baggage claim areas of one of the three New York City metro airports (Newark Liberty, LaGuardia or John F. Kennedy International) or New York Penn Station and escorted to the hotel to settle in. At all times, Scholars will be accompanied to the various site venues by JRF staff and volunteers.
Alcohol, drugs, and the possession of drug paraphernalia is strictly prohibited. Students, including those who are 21 or older, caught buying, drinking, in the possession of, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs at any point during the New Scholar Orientation will be sent home. Further disciplinarian actions will be taken that could result in the termination of status as a JRF Scholar.
If you get separated from the group, remain calm.
–Call or text (646) 989-2790
Google directions to either:
–JRF headquarters, 75 Varick Street, New York, NY (Varick & Canal Streets)
–Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, 39 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY (Avenue of the Americas & York Street)
