Pre-Arrival Information

The Institute for International Sport is proud to announce that the University of Hartford has been named the Host Institution for this summer’s events. The University of Hartford, located in West Hartford, CT will serve as the central hub for all the summer’s activities. Activities and housing will be shared with a number of neighboring schools to create an Olympic-village environment. Please feel free to review the following websites: www.hartford.edu and www.west-hartford.com.

Pre-Arrival Packet

In the coming weeks, the downloadable Pre-Arrival Packet will be available on this website. The Pre-Arrival Packet includes detailed information on the following: what to pack, all WSAG facility and housing sites, a sample daily schedule, information on area accommodations for visitors, our preferred hotels list, and more. We will send an email notification to all participants when this has been made available.

Download your Pre-Arrival Packet

Complimentary Shuttle Service Information

Arrival:
Check In for the World Scholar-Athlete Games takes place on June 26. All participants must be fully checked in by no later than 3 PM on June 26. The 2011 World Scholar-Athlete Games opening address will take place on June 26 at 7 PM. For all domestic and foreign participants the best option is Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, CT. The second best option is Logan Airport (BOS) in Boston, MA. Bradley International Airport is the only airport from which complimentary shuttle service to and from the Games/Summit is available. There will be no exceptions.

Union Station in Hartford, CT is the only bus and train station from which complimentary shuttle service to and from the Games/Summit is available. There will be no exceptions. Lines of service that run to and from Union Station are: Amtrak, Bonanza, Greyhound, CT Transit, and Peter Pan.

Whatever your mode of transportation, you must arrive at the University of Hartford by no later than 3:00 PM EST on June 26th.

Departure

All participants will depart by 12 PM EST on July 5, 2011. Transportation to Bradley International Airport (BDL) and Union Station in Hartford, CT will be provided. Breakfast will be the only meal provided on July 5. Participants are asked to check out of their dorms by 10:00 AM regardless of their departure time. Early checkout will be available on Monday, July 4, after Closing Ceremonies. Checking out at this time will allow you to depart at the conclusion of the Closing Ceremonies on July 4. An early checkout form will be available upon request prior to the Games or at check-in.