Fee and Registration

Fee: The fee covers all instruction, program materials, refreshment breaks, and Thursday's lunch. Registrants are responsible for all other meals and lodging.

Full Conference Fees:
$175 Early Registration (on or before October 1)
$195 Regular Registration (after October 1)
$125 Pennsylvania State Government Registration (must have “state.pa.us” in e-mail address)

Preconference Half-Day Field Trip (enrollment is limited):
$75 Registration (first-come, first-served basis)

How to register: You can register online or by mailing the printable registration form (with a check, money order, purchase order, or letter of authorization from your employer or sponsoring organization).

Credit card payment can be accepted only with online registration. Please review these step-by-step instructions (Adobe PDF) for online registration.

Deadline: All registrations must be received by 2:00 p.m. EST on Friday, October 28, 2011. After this date, walk-in registration (additional $30 fee applies) will be available at the on-site conference registration desk (conference wing of The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel) on November 2, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., or November 3, from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m., at the on-site conference check-in desk (conference wing) of The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel.

Confirmation: Penn State Conferences will confirm your registration. You will be alerted promptly of any cancellations or changes. If some unforeseen event forces Penn State to cancel or postpone the program, you will receive a full refund of your registration fee; however, the University cannot be held responsible for any related costs, including cancellation fees assessed by airlines or travel agencies.

Refunds: If your request to withdraw is received at least fifteen business days prior to the first day of the conference, we can issue a partial refund. Send your written request by fax to 814-863-5190 or by e-mail to ConferenceInfo1@outreach.psu.edu. A $50 administrative fee will be charged for each withdrawal. Anyone who is registered but cannot attend may send a substitute.

Access: Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing special accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the conference planner at 814-863-5100 at least two weeks prior to the conference.