Traveling to ICI
I am attending ICI 2024! How and when should I plan to arrive?
ICI is held on the campus of St. Olaf College, in Northfield, Minnesota.
Students attending ICI 2024 should plan to arrive on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Registration occurs between the hours of 1:00pm and 5:00pm.
We understand that students will be arriving from all over the United States and internationally, so please contact us if you are unable to arrange a flight that coordinates with our check-in procedure. We would be happy to make arrangements accordingly!
If you are driving, please plan to arrive within the check-in window 1:00pm-5:00pm (CST). Our first meal together will be dinner that night followed by an informal welcome and informational meeting for all students.
If you are flying, the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is about 45 minutes away from St. Olaf College.
If you are a parent traveling with a minor, renting a car to drive your student to ICI is a great option.
For adult cellists traveling alone, we will provide shuttle transportation options at an extra cost on July 14 and August 4. This will need to be coordinated carefully by our staff so make sure to include us in your travel arrangements. We will then be able to let you know your expected shuttle pick-up time depending on your arrival time
Who should I contact if I have travel delays or other inconveniences?
Contact information of one of our staff members will provided to students and parents in advance of travel. Please to call and/or text this person on your travel day!
Where and when will I register when I arrive on campus?
Registration will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2024, between the hours of 1:00pm - 5:00p.m. (Exact location TBD). If you cannot arrive within this time frame, please let us know and we can make arrangements for someone to meet you when you arrive.
What day should I plan to leave at the end of ICI?
The departure date for ICI students is Sunday, August 4th, 2024. ICI offers shuttle and individual rides to the MSP Airport, depending on the departure time of every student. Our counselors and staff will be conducting the checkout process.
Before leaving the St. Olaf Campus, students notify their counselors that they are all packed and ready for a room inspection. In the event of any room damage, these will be charged to the students after the St. Olaf College maintenance assesses the damage. Please be aware the loss or failure to turn in a room key and key card will result in an extra charge.