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Shah Family Graduation Trip

May 5 – 18, 2026  •  Boston → Rochester → NYC → DC → Boston

PhD Hooding (RIT) + Astha's Graduation (Tufts) + Family Adventure

14
Days
8+
Cities
8
Flights
Key Dates
Road Trip Route
Accommodation Summary
Key Reminders
📌 Check in online 24 hrs before each flight
📌 Pack modest attire for BAPS Temple visit
📌 Niagara Falls visit is US side only — no passport needed
📌 Book Amtrak early for best Boston ↔ DC prices
📌 Make restaurant reservation for May 8 celebration dinner
📌 Reserve BAPS Temple visit at baps.org

All Flights

Accommodation & Stays

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Booking Checklist

Trip Budget

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Spend Breakdown by Category

Weather Forecast

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Ticket Documents

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Important Info

Key documents, contacts, and details for immigration and travel.

📞 Ayush’s Contact
Phone: (585) 471-9866
Address: 1901 Halford Ave, Apt 89, Santa Clara, CA 95051
🎓 Graduation Invitation Letter
Official letter from RIT confirming Ayush’s PhD graduation and inviting his parents to attend the ceremony. Useful as proof at immigration/airport if needed.
Letter Summary
From: Pengcheng Shi, Ph.D. — Professor and PhD Director, RIT
Date: July 17, 2025
Student: Ayush Kumar Shah (UID: 792000551)
Program: Ph.D. in Computing and Information Sciences, RIT
Defense: Completed June 27, 2025
Degree Conferred: May 8, 2026
Commencement: May 8–9, 2026 — Doctoral Hooding Ceremony & GCCIS Graduation
Contact: [email protected]
View Letter Download PDF
🛂 Immigration Tips
📌 Carry a printed copy of the invitation letter
📌 Have Ayush’s phone number and US address ready for immigration forms
📌 Keep return flight tickets (SQ 031 + SQ 442, Jun 17–19) accessible as proof of return
📌 Singapore Airlines booking ref: DPSOSL