As part of the University’s International Month celebrations, the 8th annual Passport Fair will be held Tuesday from 10 a.m . to 3 p.m . in the Caldwell Lounge.

The fair will give students and the community the opportunity to either apply for a passport for the first time or to renew passports that have already expired.

Chantell LaPan , a graduate student and program coordinator for the Office of International Affairs, said she feels students should take advantage of this resource.

“It is our hope that this annual event makes it easy and convenient so that anyone who has been thinking of getting a passport takes the opportunity to do it at this time,” LaPan said.

LaPan emphasized that although the location has changed from previous years, the process and materials students need to bring remain the same.

Students applying for a passport for the first time will need to bring the following: a completed DS-11 form—found online—as well as proof of U.S . citizenship, an original and photocopy of both sides of an ID, $135 check or money order, and two color passport photos.

For those renewing their passport, students will need to provide a DS-82—also found online—and $110 check or money order.

Students who do not have a passport photo will also be able to take them onsite for $5. According to LaPan , it is this service that makes the process quicker than at the standard government locations.

“We anticipate this will take much less time than scheduling an appointment with the post office and having to go to a separate location to have your photos taken,” LaPan said.

LaPan also said that attending the fair is especially advisable for students who plan to study abroad in the future, as a valid passport is required for study abroad applications.

“[Coordinators] hope those individuals who have been thinking about going abroad, but haven’t yet been able to for one reason or another, will take the opportunity to do so,” LaPan said. “Getting their passport is the first step toward making that a reality.”