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Get to AQ is a travel reimbursement program for prospective students who live outside Michigan or in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. We're so confident that you'll love your visit to our campus that we'll pay 100% of your transportation costs to get here!
 
  • Students must reside out of state or in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Place of permanent residence used, NOT origination of flight departure.
  • Aquinas pays for 100% of transportation costs up to $400. Any additional expenses are covered by student.
  • Students must be first-time visitors to Aquinas College during the academic year beginning August 20, 2009 and through May 2010 (excluding holiday and student breaks).
  • Only high school seniors and transfer students who have been accepted for admission qualify.
  • Student must provide receipt for ticket or fuel at time of visit.
  • Reimbursements will be sent to student home approximately two weeks after visit.
Other siblings or friends, not meeting the admission criteria, do not qualify. On campus lodging is guaranteed for students participating in Club AQ. We will do our best to make lodging accomodations on an alternative date. To inquire about lodging availability, contact the Admissions Office at least two weeks ahead of time at 1-800-678-9593.
 
NOTE: Students assume all coordination, responsibility and liability for travel. Aquinas College will make an effort to coordinate travel from Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
 
 
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Boat:
Lake Express - Milwaukee to Muskegon, Mich.(2 hours)
Badger Ferry - Manitowoc, Wis. to Ludington, Mich. (4 hours)
 
Air: Gerald R. Ford International Airport
 
Rail: Amtrak - Students visiting from areas served by Amtrack should visit the campusvisit.com Web site to explore their free companion ticket offer. This offer is good for high school juniors and seniors and their parent or guardian.
 
Bus: Greyhound
 
On campus lodging is guaranteed for students participating in Club AQ. We will do our best to make lodging accommodations on an alternative date. To inquire about lodging availability, contact Dana Samotis Bensinger, your admissions counselor, at least two weeks ahead of time at samotdan@aquinas.edu or (616) 632-2861 or 1-800-678-9593.
 
On-campus meals in the Aquinas cafeteria are covered. Maximum stay for prospective students in any residence hall is 36 hours. Lodging in a hotel or any off-campus meals are NOT covered.
 
Lodging in on-campus Residence Halls is available only to students. Visiting parents are invited to stay at one of these local hotels
E-mail Dana Samotis Bensinger, your admissions counselor, at samotdan@aquinas.edu or simply take a moment and complete the Get to AQ Form.
 
 
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