Dress Code, Planning, and Travel Checklist

We are currently evaluating all aspects of our programs and incorporating the most up-to-date health and safety
standards. We’ll continue to make changes as new learnings and guidance evolves from the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) and our program partners.

Stay informed by visiting our website at EnvisionExperience.com/Covid-Health-And-Safety and the Program Health
and Safety FAQ document on the MyEnvisionExperience.com webpage. There, you’ll find FAQs and procedural details
highlighting our COVID-19 protocols.

As soon as possible after enrollment, complete the following REQUIRED items:

❐ Submit the online Student Information Form.
❐ Upload your completed and signed Medical Authorization and Information form.
❐ Review the Important Information for Arrival Day link before making travel arrangements. This link contains
important information about registration and recommended flight times.

At least three weeks before attending the program, complete the following REQUIRED items:
❐ Make travel arrangements (we recommend using WorldTEK for assistance). You can book your travel online at
EnvisionExperience.com/WorldTEK.
❐ Complete the online Mandatory Travel Form. This provides us with your travel arrangements, which are vital to us in
preparing for your arrival at the program site.
❐ Complete your online pre-program assignment(s). Review the Academic Preparation and Pre-Program Assignment(s)
document for instructions on how to complete your assignment(s).
• Feedback for Understanding Emerging Leaders (FUEL)
• Social and Emotional Learning Survey (PAIRIN)
❐ Submit any additional waivers (if applicable), as they are required by some of our venue and site-visit partners.
Waivers will be emailed to you 10 days before the start of the session, if applicable.
❐ Students enrolled in NYLF Medicine at St. John’s University: Complete the St. John’s University Campus ID
Registration Form and submit a photo for your St. John’s University campus ID.

Before arriving at the program:

❐ Visit the Important Information for Arrival Day link on MyEnvisionExperience.com. Information is subject to change.
We strongly recommend referencing this document 48 hours before your program start date. Due to the nature of
updates to this information, please do not print this information more than 48 hours before Arrival Day.
❐ Ensure you have reviewed (and completed as required) the documents listed under the Required,
Preparing for Your Program, Academic Resources, Travel, and Policies and Procedures sections of your
MyEnvisionExperience.com web page.
❐ Acquire a valid passport if your program session requires international travel, and verify with the embassy if you
need a visa(s).
❐ If you will be utilizing Envision’s airport shuttle service on Arrival or Departure Day, ensure you have selected
Envision Airport Shuttle on the Mandatory Travel Form.
❐ If you would like a program session group photo and did not already purchase one, you may do so via your
MyEnvisionExperience.com page, under "Manage Account."

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❐ Please refer to the Program Health and Safety FAQ document for specific updates regarding student check-in
procedures, checkout procedures, and program office hours for both Arrival Day and Departure Day.
❐ Learn more about how you can show your love for the planet by checking out our partnership with Fill it Forward.
Download the Fill it Forward app on your mobile phone and prepare to start tracking each time you refill your water
bottle at your program. You’ll receive the Fill it Forward sticker you need to participate on Arrival Day.
❐ Like us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for different educational content and blogs, and follow us on Instagram
to connect with our scholars and their experiences.
❐ Check out our new podcast, Behind the Biography. Each episode features an individual with a compelling career
or background, but these conversations go beyond the biography and dig deep, providing greater insight into our
guest’s world. Check it out on iTunes, Spotify, Anchor, or wherever you get your podcasts.
❐ Send a Press Release to your local news media (optional). This can be found under Preparing for Your Program on
your MyEnvisionExperience.com web page.

Remember to bring:
❐ Disposable masks for the duration of the program

❐ Hand sanitizer for the duration of the program

❐ Printed confirmation page from your Mandatory Travel Form—Parents/Guardians, please keep a copy of this
information at home.

❐ A government-issued photo ID: driver’s license, school ID, or passport (some site visits require a government-issued
photo ID to attend.)

❐ Copy of COVID-19 Vaccination Card (if applicable)

❐ Your ticket, e-ticket receipt, or confirmation code (if you are flying)

❐ An additional photocopy of your passport if traveling internationally

❐ Extra spending money for incidentals or if you would like to purchase souvenirs—you will need money to cover
baggage fees on your flight home (if applicable). We will have two meals off-site, so you should bring between
$15 to $25 per meal.

❐ At least one extra day’s worth of clothing, prescription medication, glasses/contacts, and toiletries in your
carry-on bag (if you are flying)—this will limit the inconvenience to you in the event of lost or misplaced luggage.
You are responsible for carrying your own luggage, so we recommend you pack only the necessary items.

❐ An umbrella, rain jacket, and sunscreen

❐ Reusable water bottle

❐ Prescription medication (if applicable)

❐ Sweater or jacket for air-conditioned areas

❐ Camera, if desired

❐ Each student will receive a pen, cinch bag, and a program handbook. We recommend packing a small notebook and
a few extra pens, in the event the program-provided pen is misplaced.

❐ Review the Housing, Registration, and Travel document for information about the housing site accommodations.
If your housing site does not provide linens, ensure you pack twin XL sheets, a pillow, a blanket, and bath towels.
For housing sites that provide linens, we recommend that students pack an extra bath towel and/or an extra
blanket.

❐ A laptop computer or tablet is recommended; but, this is not required.

❐ Toiletries needed for the duration of the program and shower shoes

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Remember to pack (dress code):
Envision holds an excellent reputation as a result of the high standard of professionalism our scholars exemplify. To
ensure this standard is maintained, all scholars are expected to exercise professional discretion and sound judgment in
personal appearance and habits, as well as present a professional image at the program. Please pay close attention to
the required dress code outlined below.

RELAXED PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE

For general program events, please pack at least three Relaxed Professional Attire outfits.

Tops: Dress shirts, blouses, dresses*, or polo shirts. Shoulders and midriffs must be covered.

• Relaxed professional attire does not include halter/tank tops, spaghetti straps, midriff-bearing tops, low-cut or
see-through blouses, athletic wear, or oversized sweatshirts.

Bottoms: Slacks/pants, capri dress pants, skirts*, or chinos.

• Relaxed professional attire does not include spandex, leggings, leather pants, jeans, denim, athletic wear, or
cargo/carpenter pants. Ripped or torn clothing, by accident or as a part of the design, are also not acceptable.
(NOTE: Long pants are required for some off-site medical school and simulation center visits for the medical programs)

Footwear: Casual, comfortable walking shoes. Flats and sandals with backs are acceptable.

• Relaxed professional attire does not include Birkenstocks, athletic shoes, slippers, Crocs, flip-flops, thong or
rubber sandals, or any other style of shoes worn on the beach or in the shower. NOTE: Scholars must have at least
one pair of comfortable, flat, closed-toe, closed-heel, rubber-soled dress shoes for use during any hospital/simulation
center/medical school visits for the medical programs.

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CASUAL ATTIRE
For the more relaxed portions of the program, please pack at least three Casual Attire outfits.

Tops: Blouses, T-shirts, knit shirts, and program apparel (which can be purchased from the Envision Scholar Shop).
Shoulders and midriffs must be covered.

• Casual attire does not include halter/tank tops, spaghetti straps, midriff-bearing tops, low-cut or see-through
blouses, athletic wear, or sleep wear (e.g., pajamas).

Bottoms: Jeans or pants in good condition, non-athletic shorts*, capri pants, cargo/carpenter pants, and skirts*.

• Casual attire does not include spandex, leggings, athletic wear or sleep wear (e.g., pajamas). Ripped or torn
clothing, by accident or as a part of the design, are also not acceptable.

Footwear: Casual, comfortable walking shoes. Flats and sandals with backs are acceptable.

• Casual attire does not include Crocs, slippers, flip-flops, thong or rubber sandals, or any other style of shoes
worn on the beach or in the shower.

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PROGRAM ATTIRE
Scrubs can be any color and can be purchased at any local medical supply store, or superstores or online distributors
such as Walmart or Amazon. We also offer Envision-branded scrubs on the Envision Scholar Shop.

Tops/Bottoms: During designated workshops and speaking events, scholars are required to wear medical scrubs.

Footwear: Comfortable, flat, closed-toe, closed-heel shoes (e.g., athletic sneakers).

*Clothing must conform to the “fingertip” rule.

Fingertip rule: Hang your arms loosely at your sides; the bottom edge of the clothing should extend past the length of your
longest finger. If the clothing is determined to be “too short” in length by program staff, you will be required to change into
more appropriate attire.

Don’t forget to check out the Envision Scholar Shop at shop.envisionexperience.com for all your packing needs. From
program apparel to backpacks and water bottles—we have it all!

Receive a free water bottle with any purchase by adding one to your cart and using code REUSE at checkout.

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