Conference Theme: Developing Visionary Leaders for a Changing World

Registration

2008 Annual Meeting Registration Fees

March 24-27, 2008
(Monday-Thursday)

Category

Cost

 

By February 8

After February 8

On Site

Member Institution

$425

$525

$575

Nonmember Institution

$525

$625

$675

Minority First-Time Attendee
(with signed application)

$325

$325

$325

One Day Only Member

$225

$255

$255

One Day Only Nonmember

$275

$305

$305

Guest Registration for Spouses, Partners, Children (18 & over)

$100

Guest Registration for Children
(under 18)

$50

Registration Information

3 Easy Ways to Register:

  1. Online at http://registration.expoexchange.com/ShowCRO081/Default.aspx

  2. Fax the completed form to: (330) 963-0319
  3. Mail the completed form to:
    AACRAO Annual Meeting
    PO Box 714003
    Columbus, OH 43271-4003

On site registration will be available, although attendees are encouraged to register in advance. We cannot guarantee that registrations received after March 7, 2008 will be processed prior to the meeting.

Registration Fees
To qualify for the member registration fee , the registrant must be a staff member of a member institution, a corporate partner, or an individual member.

Registrants may register at the One Day Only rate once. If attending more than one day, they must register at the applicable rate for the entire meeting.

Guest registration is available for spouses, companions, and children of registrants. A discounted guest registration fee is offered to children under 18. Registered guests may visit the Exhibit Hall and attend the Welcome Reception and other special events (excludes professional development sessions).

Discounted registration is available to first-time minority attendees from higher education institutions. The completed First-Time Minority Attendee Form must be submitted with the registration form. If registering online, the form may be submitted separately.

Early Bird Deadline

The deadline for early bird registration is February 8, 2008. Registration forms must be faxed or postmarked by that date to qualify for the early bird rate. Online registrations must be entered by 12 midnight EST on February 8 to qualify.

On Site Registrations
Full meeting registrations will be accepted on site at an additional $50 fee. One day registrations will be at the standard rate.

Payment
Registrations MUST be accompanied by check, money order, or credit card charging authorization. Forms received without payment will NOT be processed. Funds must be in U.S. dollars. Checks or money orders should be made payable to AACRAO. (For accounting purposes, the AACRAO Federal Tax ID number is 52-2274900.)

Confirmations
Confirmations will be sent via e-mail to registrants within one week of receipt. If an e-mail address is not provided, or if an e-mail sent to you is returned as undeliverable, you will receive a confirmation via fax or regular mail within 5-7 business days.

Tickets & Badges
Paid workshops, luncheons, and the International Educators Reception require tickets that will be distributed along with your badge at the Annual Meeting. Name badges are required for admission to all events and the exhibit hall.

Substitutions, Cancellations, and Refunds
All changes, substitutions, and cancellations must be made in writing. Substitutions may be made without penalty. Fax to (330) 963-0319 or e-mail aacraoannual@experient-inc.com

Deadlines for refund of attendee registration, guest, and workshop registration fees :

  • By February 15, 2008 Full refund less $50 processing fee
  • From February 16 to March 7, 2008Full refund less $150
  • March 7, 2008 processing fee
  • After March 7, 2008 No refund
  • No-shows will not receive refunds of any fees paid

If AACRAO cancels a meeting, it will make every effort to notify registrants in advance. AACRAO is not responsible for any charges or cancellation fees assessed by airlines, hotels, or travel agents.

Special Needs

If you have special needs and require accommodation to fully participate, please e-mail a description of your requirements by March 7, 2008 to meetings@aacrao.org

Should you require special hotel accommodations, please notify the hotel when making your reservation

Questions?

Please allow seven business days for processing of form before calling to confirm receipt of form and/or changes submitted.

Meeting Location

Orlando World Center Marriott

All sessions will be held here.
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando, Florida 32801

Conference Hotel

Orlando World Center Marriott

Headquarters Hotel

Orlando World Center Marriott
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando, Florida 32801
Phone: (407) 239-4200

Reservations:

Phone (800) 228-9290
Online: http://cwp.marriott.com/mcowc/aacrao/

Rate: $171 plus tax single/double