What to Bring

Honors Institute is different from other PTK events you may have experienced.

There are no hotels or room service. You’ll live in university dorms, dine in a cafeteria, and walk where you need to go.

Think of it as “roughing it” for a week or camping minus the outdoorsiness and wild animals. (Let’s hope!)

Whether you are a glamper, a minimalist, or someone in between, experience tells us you’ll probably want to bring some comforts from home to supplement what’s provided.

Generally speaking, the dorm rooms where attendees will stay are bare rooms with typical dorm-sized beds and minimal furniture and linens.

As it gets closer to the event, we will include a full list of amenities provided by the university.

PACKING SUGGESTIONS

The following items may make your Honors Institute experience more comfortable:

extra linens – sheets (twin xl), towels, washcloths, and blanket
favorite pillow from home
Computer, phone, tablet, and necessary chargers
toiletries – shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, etc.
cash, change, and/or debit and credit cards
hair dryer
casual attire
athletic shoes or other comfortable walking shoes
backpack or tote bag
sunscreen and a hat, especially for the “City as Text” exploration of the city
umbrella or rain jacket
makeup mirror
clothing hangers
travel iron
first aid items – headache medication, bandages for blisters, regular medications, etc.
shower shoes
shower caddy for toiletries
ear plugs
snacks

ATTIRE

Comfortable, casual attire is recommended for the duration of Honors Institute.

For the City as Text exploration of the city, attendees are encouraged to wear any type of shirt with the Phi Theta Kappa name. Shirts from your region, your chapter, or from the PTK Store are all acceptable. This will help attendees spot other members of the Honors Institute group as we travel through the city.

AVERAGE WEATHER FOR JUNE

Daytime highs: around 81 degrees

Nighttime lows: around 50 degrees

Chance of rain each day: generally low, with low humidity