2008 FAQ's
Q1: How do I confirm that I am registered?
Q2. Can I depend on my district to promptly process my papers?
Q3: Can I register after the registration deadline?
Q4: Can I get a refund if I decide not to attend the conference?
Q5: Once I get to Greeley, where do I report?
Q6: Suppose I lose the mailing mentioned above. Can I just show up at UNC and find the workshop easily.
Q7: Which are nicer, the dorm rooms at UNC or the rooms in area hotels?
Q8: Are the classrooms close to the dorms and parking?
Q9: Are there any fees beyond those listed on the registration form?
Q1: How do I confirm that I am registered?
You will be notified by snail mail as part of the registration process. It's best to assume that you have not been registered unless you have received notification. You can contact the Office of Extended Studies by phone (1-800-232-1749). Related to this issue, be sure to read the FAQ below.
Q2. Can I depend on my district to promptly process my papers?
Ans: NO!!!!! Every year several teachers find out that they are not going to be attending the workshop becasue their districts failed to process their papers in a timely fashion. They'll call a week before the workshop starts asking why they haven't heard anything yet, just to find out they have not been registered because the district never sent in their papers. Worse, some of these teachers turn in their paper work to their district in January or February.
Please note that registration fee deadlines refer to when the registrations are postmarked or faxed, not when they are submitted to the district. Don't trust your district business office to do the job right. If you haven't heard that you've been registered, contact your district or UNC (1-800-232-1749) to find out what your status is.
Q3: Can I register for the workshop in June?
Ans: No guarantees. Workshops fill fast. We typically accept registration right up until that time the workshop is capped and closed which could be early May or early June.
Q4: Can I get a refund if I decide not to attend the conference?
Ans: Maybe. Cancellations received after June 1 will be accepted but no refund will be issued. No-shows are charged the full workshop fee. If space is available, a school district may send a replacement for a registered participant if University of Northern Colorado Extended Studies (toll free 1-800-232-1749) is notified by June 1 with the name of the individual and the corresponding course.
Bottom line: refunds may not be possible within three weeks of the workshop.
Q5: Once I get to Greeley, where do I report?
Ans: You will receive a mailing in May before the workshop begins with all the information you need, including a map. If you have not received the mailing 10 days before the start of the workshop, you should contact the Office of Extended Studies (1-800-232-1749).
Q6: Suppose I lose the mailing mentioned above. Can I just show up at UNC and find the workshop easily.
Ans: Contact the Office of Extended Studies (toll free 1-800-232-1749) to get copies of what was lost.
Q7: Which are nicer, the dorm rooms at UNC or the rooms in area hotels?
Ans: Face it, the dorm rooms at UNC are exactly that: dorm rooms. They are relatively nice as dorm rooms go but if you are looking for turn-down service and chocolates on your pillow, you aren't going to find them here. Linens, soap, and air conditioning are provided but that's about it. Serviceable but not fancy. (see Housing)
Q8: Are the classrooms close to the dorms and parking?
Ans: Yes.
Q9: Are there any fees beyond those listed on the registration form?
Ans: Well, there are NO additional required fees, but there are some other fees you may encounter:
• If you park on campus, you will need to purchase a daily parking pass. In 2007, the cost of a parking pass was $3.50 per day.
• You will receive a nametag card when you check in identifying you as a summer conference participant. This provides you access to various campus facilities such as gyms and the library. However, there is an additional fee to use the facilities.
• You can opt to receive 2 Semester Graduate Units (free) or waive this if your district won't pay for graduate units.
• Lunch is included in the institute package Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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