Passports

If you are applying for a passport for the first time, you will need to apply in person. The U.S Dept. of State has a Passport Acceptance Facility Search Page. Be prepared to provide the following information and documents:

• Complete the DS-11 form available on site.
• Present proof of U.S. citizenship. In many cases, this is a birth certificate.
• Present proof of idenity. A driver’s license is acceptable.
• Provide two identical color passport pictures. These are available on campus through Learning Resources (ground floor of Hartzler Library).
• Pay the appropriate cost. For adults, this is a total of $135.

See the Dept. of State’s Passport Home page for passport application forms and more detailed directions. For cross-cultural trips where visas are required, this process needs to begin earlier. The cost of a passport and other related expenses (photos, birth certificate, etc.) are the responsibility of the student.

Already have a passport? Make sure your passport will be valid beyond the duration of your trip. If you need to renew, you will need to send the following items to National Passport Processing:

• your most recent passport
• a completed DS-82 Application form
• two new identical passport photos
• $110 processing fee

For the form and more complete directions, visit the U.S. Department of State’s page on passport renewal