University Conference Services: Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What is the dress code for conferences?

Answer: Dress code for all programs is "business casual." Shorts and tank tops are not considered business casual for either men or women. Meeting room temperatures are cool and the climate varies. We suggest that you wear layers of clothing for comfort.

Question: Can I make my hotel reservations through University Conference Services?

Answer: Hotel accommodations are made through the hotel where the program is being held; please call the hotel directly and mention the specific conference you will attend. All hotel numbers are listed in program brochures and on the program web page.

Question: Who do I make my check out to?

Answer: Checks for conference registration fees should be made payable to “University Conference Services.”

Question: I received a brochure for a conference I’m unable to attend. Will I receive a brochure for other conferences?

Answer: Yes.

Question: Are conference brochures available online?

Answer: Yes. You can download a PDF of all currently available brochures from this website. From the Home page, click on the conference for which you would like a brochure.

Question: Is there a deadline for registration to any University Conference Services programs?

Answer: No, there is not a deadline to register for any program, but there are deadlines to receive early registration rates (please refer to individual program pages on this site).

Question: What are your transfer and substitution policies?

Answer: Substitutions are accepted at any time and must be submitted in writing (via email, fax or mail). Transfers are accepted on a one-time basis within 12 months of the original program for a fee of $100. Please refer to the enrollment form in the program brochure or the registration form at this website for details.

Question: I am paying for my registration by company check. Can I fax the registration form and follow up with a check in the mail?

Answer: Yes. Please include a copy of the completed registration form with the check or include your name and company name, as well as the conference name and location, with the check for identification purposes.

Question: When will I receive conference confirmation if I am paying by company check?

Answer: We will send you a confirmation via email once we have received payment, typically within a day of receipt of payment.

Question: I am paying for my registration with a credit card. Will I get a receipt?

Answer: Yes. Your registration will be followed with a confirmation via email, which includes a receipt from your credit card payment. The turnaround time for credit card receipts is about one to two days.

Question: Can I earn recertification credits toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR designations?

Answer: In early 2007, we began submitting all of our Mid-Sized Retirement & Pension Plan Management programs as well as our Health & Welfare Plan Management for Mid-Sized Employers conferences to the Human Resource Certification Institute for pre-approval of recertification credit hours. Each program that we have submitted thus far has been approved.

Question: How many CPE credits can I earn for attending a conference?

Answer: This depends upon the program in which you are enrolled and the number of hour-long sessions you actually attend.

CPE credits can be earned by attending the following:

Hour-long workshops
One CPE credit for each session you attend
General and lunch sessions
One CPE credit for each session you attend
Pre-conference workshop
Three CPE credits

Forms to use when applying for CPE credits are included in your conference materials.

Question: How many CTP/CCM recertification credits can I receive for attending a Treasury Management conference?

Answer: Typically, you may earn a maximum of 20 CTP/CCM recertification credits for attending one of our two and one-half days programs, depending upon the total number of hours you actually attend classes. The Association of Financial Professionals awards one credit hour for each session that is at least 50 minutes long. The AFP does not require pre-approval of programs in order to qualify for recertification credits. Members are left to their own recognizance to judge whether an individual conference is appropriate for continuing education credits towards the CTP/CCM designation.