Registration Information
*In order to present in Montreal, all presenters, including symposia presenters, must register and pay for the meeting.
Registration Fees
Fees listed are at the early rate. After 30 April, fees will increase as indicated.
The registration fee covers all program materials, continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, the reception, and the CD of abstracts. Registrants are responsible for all other meals and lodging.
| Registration Type | By 30 April | After 30 April | Walk On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Society Member | $270 | $350 | $385 |
| Student Non-Member | $380 | $465 | $500 |
| Student Daily | $120 | $120 | $120 |
| Professional Society Member | $370 | $460 | $515 |
| Professional Non-Member | $480 | $570 | $625 |
| Professional Daily | $195 | $195 | $195 |
Registration fees must be paid in U.S. dollars by check or money order (made payable to Kansas State University), American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or VISA. Pre-register by 30 April 2008 to avoid late charges. Registrations (at the late fee rate) will be accepted after 30 April. Walk-in registrations will be assessed an additional fee and there can be no guarantee that banquet tickets, picnic tickets, t-shirts, or additional abstract CDs will be available.
Accompanying Persons
The $180 accompanying persons fee includes all hosted breaks and receptions, and a copy of the at-a-glance schedule.The accompanying person registration is offered as a courtesy to spouses and life-time partners who do NOT intend to participate in the regular academic program other than attending the presentation(s) made by their professional counterpart. Anyone who intends to participate in the academic program by interacting with poster presenters and/or attending oral presentations must pay the full registration fee.
Visas and Other Documents
You are responsible for all travel arrangements, including procurement of visas, if necessary, and acquisition of Canadian currency sufficient for your stay. A formal letter of invitation (pdf) for the 2008 annual meeting to help acquire visas or funding is available. If you require a personalized version of the invitation letter, please send your request to asih@fiu.edu.
Conference T-Shirts
Conference T-shirts are available for an additional fee.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
The K-State Division of Continuing Education may cancel or postpone any event or activity because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, the Division of Continuing Education will refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for other costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies.
If you must cancel your registration, please do so as soon as possible by sending an email to registration@k-state.edu with the subject line "Joint Meeting Registration". Substitutions are encouraged. Click here if you need to make changes to your registration. A full refund, minus a $20.00 administrative fee, will be made if cancellation is received in writing by Kansas State University by 5:00 p.m. on 30 June 2008. After that date, due to guarantees we must give, refunds are not available. Refunds cannot be given in amounts less than $5.00.
Special Assistance
Kansas State University is committed to making events accessible to all participants. A participant with a disability who needs accommodation for an event should contact the Division of Continuing Education Registrar at (785) 532-5566 or 1-800-432-8222 at least three weeks prior to the beginning of the event. After that date, we will make every effort to provide assistance but cannot guarantee that requested services will be available.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Kansas State University is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, gender, national origin, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or other non-merit reasons, in admissions, educational programs, or activities and employment (including employment of disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era), as required by applicable laws and regulations. Responsibility for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 has been delegated to Clyde Howard, Director of Affirmative Action, Kansas State University, 214 Anderson Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-0124, (785) 532-6220 or (785) 532-4807 (TTY).