Below you will find travel information, details on how to prepare for your departure to/from Nashville, and shipping or packaging suggestions. Vanderbilt's international students and scholars are required to consult with their immigration advisor as soon as travel is considered to ensure proper procedures are followed.

• Travel Information
• Airport Procedures
• Shipping and Packaging

Travel Information

• Nashville International Airport - BNA
• Flight Schedules - Check the status of the departure and arrival of flights.
• Airlines Serving Nashville - Includes phone numbers and websites.
• Ground Transportation

Airport Procedures

Please visit the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website for Air Travel to find detailed information on what documents and identification you will need at the airport, what items are prohibited to carry on an airplane, and the screening process.

Please visit the Federal Aviation Administration (FFA) website for further information on baggage size requirements, what to wear on the plane, weather, flight delays, and tips on traveling in the United States.

The United States Customs Service provides information about rules and regulations for travel into the United States.

Shipping & Packaging

Vanderbilt University has selected Alexander's Mobility Services in partnership with diversity supplier Ewing Moving Services as the preferred providers for moving services. For further information please visit their website.

Additional Shipping & Packing Resources
The Vanderbilt International Office neither supports or endorses the use of any of the following shipping companies; they are for reference use only.

• DHL Worldwide Express - DHL offers a full range of customized solutions - from express document shipping to supply chain management.
• Excess International Movers, Excess Baggage Company - This company provides international moving services for household goods. This site includes tips on packing, moving and mover's insurance.
• North American Van Lines International
• Rainier Overseas Movers, Inc.
• Stevens Worldwide Van Line
• United States Postal Service

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