Arrival Information - Los Angeles County CA

at University of La Verne Campus

General Housing Facilities Area Information Arrival Information Host Institution

Tel: 1(909)-593-5555
E-mail: lav@ELS.edu

How do I arrange for Airport Pickup?

The ELS Central Admissions Department arranges the airport transfer, but the Counselor will need to provide important information about the student.

Please follow the following 2 steps:

Step 1:

Please have the following information regarding your student:

Student name (ELS ID number is also requested - if known)
ELS Center location to attend
Airline name (for arrival into the final destination)
Flight number and airport name (or code)
Port of Entry into the USA (if different from final destination)
Anticipated time of arrival and date

Step 2:

After collecting all of the information from Step 1, please email these details to your ELS Central Admissions Advisor.

ELS/La Verne is a "B" Center

Airports

Area Airports:	La/Ontario Int. Airport (ONT)
	Los Angeles Int. Airport (LAX)
Distance to ELS:	60/45 minutes (Car)

Airport Pickup Service Details

	Los Angeles Int. Airport (LAX)	La/Ontario Int. Airport (ONT)
APU Price:	$350	$235
Provider:	Executive Transportation Services 909-493-0912	Executive Transportation Services 909-493-0912
Pickup Location:
Domestic:	In front of baggage claim	Students will meet their driver inside the terminal nearest to the baggage claim area. The driver will have a sign stating the student's name as well as the ELS logo. if the student cannot find their driver, they should contact the APU company immediately
International:	Outside of International Terminal/Customs Exit	Information Desk outside of customs

Students on domestic flights will meet their driver inside the terminal nearest to the baggage claim area. Students on international flights will meet their driver outside of the international terminal/customs exit. The driver will have a sign stating the student's name as well as the ELS logo. If the student cannot find their driver, they should contact the APU company immediately at 1-909-493-0912

Other Transportation from Airport

Taxis from LAX will cost about $140 plus tip, with a travel time of 60 to 90 minutes. Students can also arrange their own transportation on Super Shuttle, Tel: 1(800) 258-3826 toll free at a cost of about $55 per person plus tip. From ONT airport a taxi costs about $55 plus tip and takes 25 to 30 minutes. Super Shuttle 1(800) 258-3826 can be arranged from this airport at a cost of approximately $27 per person plus tip.

Housing Check-in & Check-out

	Check-in Time	Check-out Time
Homestays in the area (Homestay)	Sunday, 9:00am - 9:00pm	Saturday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
	Check-in: Students should contact their host family prior to arrival date and let them know arrival time at homestay.
	Check-out: On check out day, student needs to: - Return key to host family - Take all personal belongings with them - Any unwanted items should be tossed in the trash
University of La Verne Residence (Student Residence (on campus))	9:00am - 8:00pm Sunday before session start date	Saturday, by 12pm
	Please call the Resident Advisor (RA) on Duty (number is posed on the window next to the entrance) once you arrive to the Oaks Residence Hall and they will assist you with the check in process. You will be issued your room keys as well as bedding package upon arrival. Oaks Residence Hall is located at: 2150 First Street - La Verne, CA 91750

Center Registration

On the first day (Monday) of registration and orientation: All new students should arrive to the center at 8:15 am to register for classes, and attend orientation. Students will be emailed a link to the Placement Test prior to arrival.

If a holiday falls on a first Monday, ELS Centers will be open only to register newly arriving students.

What to Bring

Passport
A copy of I-20 Form
Funds to pay all remaining fees at ELS
Completed Health Form (if applicable)
Proof of medical insurance (if not purchased through ELS)

Immunization Requirements

We encourage students to be vaccinated against Covid-19 upon arrival to the ELS La Verne Center. However, if students are not, they will be escorted to the nearest vaccination site on the first day (Monday) by ELS staff to get the vaccination free of charge

Emergency Contact Information

ELS Toll Free #:

1-866-266-3986 (Sunday arrival use only)

Arrival on NON-Standard Date

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