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Frequently Asked Questions
1. When will I hear if my application has been accepted?
Because we expect to receive a very large number of applications (as we did last year), it will take some time for us to review them. We intend to confirm applicants on a rolling basis. If you are accepted, you should expect to receive an email from us confirming your registration within six weeks of the date it is submitted. You will also receive an email from us if your application has not been accepted. If you have not heard anything from us within six weeks, please contact us at progress@rendezvousconsulting.com. Only students with confirmed registrations will be permitted to enter the conference.
2. Can I attend if I am not a college or university student?
Unfortunately, no. Much of Campus Progress’s work seeks to engage young people generally, but, especially because space for this conference is limited, we focus it on students and our campus organizing, advocacy, and journalism work, and we want to ensure that those attending are students who will most benefit from and strengthen the conference. Most students we select will be starting or returning to campus as undergraduates in the fall of 2007. We will also select some graduate and professional students.
3. Can I attend if I disagree with the views expressed by Campus Progress?
Of course! We believe that a diversity of viewpoints will enhance the conference.
4. If I can’t come until lunchtime on the 26th, can I still attend?
Because space is limited, we will restrict registration to students who can attend the full day’s schedule of events.
5. What should I wear?
Please dress comfortably. Business suits are not required.
6. Where is the conference and how do I get there?
The event will be held in the conference facilities at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill (400 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.). The hotel is conveniently located just a few blocks from the Union Station Metrorail station on the Red line. There will be signs for the conference when you come in through the lobby.
7. Where should I stay?
Many area hotels have easy access to the conference site by Metrorail or bus (you can use the Metro website to plan out your trip). As of June 8th, our special student room block is full.
8. I’m interested in carpooling or finding out if there are others from my school and/or area that are attending the conference. Can you connect me with other students?
We would love to help connect you with students in your area that are attending the conference. We encourage you to carpool and/or get together while you are in D.C., to share your thoughts and techniques on local issue campaigns and to meet with other progressives from your area. To find others from your area, you can check out our Campus Progress Facebook group and post on the group’s Discussion Board (we recommend including your city and state in the subject line).
9. How much will it cost to attend?
The conference is free of charge for all attendees, but students are responsible for their own travel and accommodations. If you would like to attend the conference but can’t afford these costs, we encourage you to apply for funding from your school, campus groups, or other organizations. In addition, Campus Progress has funding available for a limited number of students with financial need. If you are interested in applying for Campus Progress travel support, please describe your circumstances in detail where prompted on the application. Notification of travel award grants will be made after June 1.
10. Will parking be available?
The conference hotel offers valet parking at a rate of $33 for the day. This is similar to other garages in the area, so public transportation is a better option. The hotel is conveniently located just a few blocks from the Union Station Metrorail station on the Red line.
11. Is Campus Progress working on ways to make the conference more environmentally conscious this year?
In recognition of our work with Campus Climate Challenge, this year Campus Progress will be making extra efforts to implement waste reduction and recycling programs onsite at the Conference, as well as to reduce the environmental impact of the Conference by purchasing carbon offsets in conjunction with all travel funded by Campus Progress (speakers, travel awards, etc.). We encourage students arranging their own travel to do the same.
Other questions? Contact us at progress@rendezvousconsulting.com
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