International Student Affairs

Incoming Students

International Student Information
Arrival to Campus

Flight Arrival

Thiel College offers a free van shuttle service from the Pittsburgh International Airport to all newly arriving international students.

Once you book your flight, based on the dates you have been given to arrive, complete this form to let us know your flight information. Once received, the appropriate taxi pick-up date and time will be emailed to you.

Please note: We are unable to respond to students using a naver.com email address. Instead, please use an alternate email such as Gmail or hanmail.com so that we are able to correspond with you successfully.

When you arrive at the Pittsburgh International Airport, you will claim your luggage at baggage claim. Once you have your luggage in hand, go to Door #8, call Tina's Taxi at 724-992-3360. If you are unable to make a call with your existing phone number, please use Facebook Messenger or email (fenrickenterprisesllc@gmail.com). If you arrive on campus during work hours (M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m), someone from Student Life will meet you at your new residence location. If you arrive after hours, Thiel College's Public Safety will meet you at your new residence location. 

Flight Delay or Missed Flight

If your flight is cancelled or you miss your flight, you will need to contact Jackie Kytchak immediately via email at jkytchak@thiel.edu, to let her know your new arrival information and to reschedule your shuttle transport to the College.

Please note: Thiel College is located about 1 1/2 hours from the Pittsburgh International Airport, therefore it is essential for you to call or email without delay if your travel plans are altered.


International Student Orientation

Orientation is offered prior to the start of the fall and spring semesters and is mandatory for all new international students. The orientation program is comprehensive and assists students with their cultural adjustment.

During orientation, you will:

  • Register for classes
  • Learn about the Thiel College Conversation Leader and Friendship Family programs
  • Discover more about the U.S. classroom environment
  • Understand how to successfully adjust when studying abroad
  • Learn about international student health insurance
  • Receive your mailbox key and learn about U.S. postal services offered on and off campus
  • Receive your student laptop
  • Obtain your student identification card
  • Select and purchase textbooks
  • Set up a checking account
  • Trip to local store for personal supplies
  • Meet current international students and make new friends

International Student Resources

Contact Us

Please email Coordinator of International Student Affairs Jackie Kytchak (jkytchak@thiel.edu) or call (724)-589-2125. We look forward to connecting with you.

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