Idealist.org: Graduate School Fair: Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, Virginia Tue Nov 3 2009
The Virginia Beach Idealist.org Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good is generously hosted by Regent University.
FAIR DETAILS
November 3, 2009, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (schedule)
The Founders Inn and Spa, Virginia Ballroom, 1st Floor
5641 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA (directions)
PROSPECTIVE GRADUATE STUDENTS
At the fair, you will have an opportunity to meet graduate admissions representatives from various programs to discuss professional development through graduate education. You will also have a chance to attend a free information session offering advice on graduate degree options, the application process, financial aid, and deciding when to attend graduate school after spending time in the working world.
If you want to attend this fair to look for grad schools, we encourage you to sign up by clicking on the registration link on the upper right-hand sidebar of this page. Also, here are some tips on how you can make the most out of your experience at the event.
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS RECRUITERS
At the fair, you will have an opportunity to meet global social-change leaders and offer advice on graduate degree options, the admissions process, and financial aid. You will also have a chance to promote your program to prospective graduate students and to other graduate admissions representatives.
For information on who attends our fairs, click here.
REGISTRATION
Registration for this fair is NOW OPEN. To sign up, click on the registration link on the upper right-hand sidebar of this page.
The cost to attend this fair is $295. You have 45 days after registering to make payment. You have an option to pay online with a credit card or by sending a check.
REMINDERS
- Recruiters will have access to the venue one hour before the fair begins.
- Each registered program, arranged alphabetically by university and then by school, will have one table (typically three by six feet) and two chairs.
- We prefer you do not plan on having access to electricity nor the internet at the fair.
- We will provide a light, self-service dinner and have water brought to your table before and during the event.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Please send you materials to:
The Founders Inn and Spa
Attention: Chris Machuca, c/o Joe Ablao
5641 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23464
Hold for Idealist.org Fair on November 3, 2009
- Packages should arrive at the Founders Inn and Spa no sooner than October 27, 2009.
- Packages can get lost in the mail. We encourage you to carry extra materials with you. Neither the Founders Inn and Spa nor Idealist.org is responsible for any lost materials.
- If you plan on sending packages back to your school after the fair, please come prepared with payment information.
- You may contact Joe Ablao at 757.366.5817 or at jablao@benchmarkmanagement.com for any shipping questions or concerns.
HOTELS
Idealist suggests you make arrangements to stay at the Founders Inn and Spa as it will be more convenient for you. Also, Idealist has negotiated a discounted rate for all recruiters. Please contact the hotel at 1.800.926.4466 by October 3, 2009. When making your reservation, identify your affiliation with the Idealist.org Grad Fair.
Here is a list of other hotels near the venue. Please note that we do not have any arrangements to get discounted room rates at nor do we endorse any one of these establishments.
Chesapeake Wingate/ 817 Greenbrier Circle/ 757.531.7777
Red Roof Inn/ 724 Woodlake Drive/ 757.523.0123
Cedar Tree Inn and Suites/ 721 Conference Center Drive/ 757.366.0100
Extended Stay America/ 809 Greenbrier Circle/ 757.523.7377
CANCELLATION POLICY
We have limited space at the fairs and these fill up very quickly. We appreciate knowing about cancellations as soon as possible so we can offer your table to a school on the waiting list and give them enough lead time to make last-minute staffing and travel arrangements.
Cancellations must be made before September 1, 2009, in order to receive a full refund. Those made on or after September 1, 2009, will receive a 50 percent refund of the total cost. We will only accept written requests for cancellations - should you need to cancel your registration for this fair, please send us an email at gradfairs@idealist.org. Please put "Table Cancellation in Virginia Beach" in the subject line.
