April U-Days FAQ
Questions about April U-Days? Read below to find the answers.
For April U-Days, parents are considered sponsors. Thus, parents are responsible for the same things that sponsors are responsible for. You will receive a full responsibility list a few days prior to arrival.
A Walla Walla University representative will act as the sponsor of any student traveling without a sponsor. You will check in with them at each required event and at evening room check in your dorm. Checking in with this sponsor is imperative to receive your reimbursement after U-Days.
Prospective student visitors are hosted in the dorms with current WWU students. We work closely with our Deans to make sure all students are paired with a host. If your student was hoping to be paired with a specific friend or sibling, the current WWU student is responsible to sign up to host. Please contact the WWU student host directly to be sure they know you would like to stay with them.
Sponsors are hosted in a local hotel and a few in our on-campus guestrooms. With such a large group we cannot accommodate special requests for were you would like to stay. We will pair sponsors of the same gender from the same schools in two queen rooms. If you have a preference of who you would like to be paired with, please let us know as soon as possible.
A few days prior to arrival you will receive an email from our event housing coordinator with your lodging arrangements and confirmation number.
If you marked on your registration form that you will need transportation, we are planning on picking you up and dropping you off (to and from Walla Walla [ALW] and Pasco [PSC] airports only). We need a copy of your flight itinerary, along with cost of ticket, names of attendees, etc. so that we can make those final arrangements.
We start coordinating the airport transportation after registration closes so that we can be sure to arrange the appropriate vehicles to accommodate all guests. Our transportation coordinator will be in touch a few days prior to your arrival with the name of the person picking you up and their cell phone number.
Important to remember: Be sure you are flying in on Sunday before 3:00 p.m. and out on Tuesday after 3:00 p.m. Once the event starts our team is unable to facilitate transportation.
Please arrange your flights to arrive any time on Sunday before 3:00 p.m. and to depart anytime on Tuesday after 3:00 p.m. You must be at all required events to be eligible for reimbursement.
All of the details regarding reimbursements is available on our website.
We will post the schedule a few weeks prior to the event. It will be very similar to last year’s schedule which you can find online here.
All of your meals will be provided in the University cafeteria. The first available meal will be Sunday night from 5:45-7:00 p.m. Check your U-Days schedule to be sure not to miss a meal.
If you are being picked up at the airport we will check you in by providing you with your packet once we have loaded into the transportation vehicle.
If you are arriving by vehicle you can check in by picking up your packet on Sunday in front of the University Church between 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
212 SW 4th Street,
College Place, WA 99324
- Toiletries
- Towel
- Soap
- Shampoo, etc.
- Bedding
- Sleeping bag
- Blanket
- Pillow
- Bed Mat (optional, as floors may not be carpeted)
- Clothes
- For possible cool weather or rain (Make sure to check the weather. We’re generally experience mostly sunny days but cooler temperatures.)
- Be sure to bring a coat for evening and outdoor activities
- If you are planning to participate in athletic tryouts during your visit, please bring appropriate clothes and shoes.
*Remember you’re only here for a few days, so pack light. Space is limited in the dorm rooms.
- Toiletries
- Shampoo
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste, etc.
- Clothes
- For possible cool weather or rain (Make sure to check the weather. We’re generally experience mostly sunny days but cooler temperatures.)
- Be sure to bring a coat for evening and outdoor activities
- If you are planning to participate in athletic tryouts during your visit, please bring appropriate clothes and shoes.
- If you are participating in our Sabbath afternoon hike please plan your packing to include a pair of hiking boots or tennis shoes, clothing you don’t mind getting dirty, and an extra warm jacket.