FAIR DETAILS
October 12, 2009, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (schedule)
University of Illinois at Chicago UIC Forum, Main Floor, Main Hall A and B
725 W Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL (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. For information specific to Chicago, click here.
REGISTRATION FEE
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 $395. 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
For your convenience, you can download, print, and use this shipping label to identify your packages. Please send your materials to:
The UIC Forum
725 W Roosevelt Road, MC 126, Chicago, IL 60608
Hold for Idealist.org Grad Fair on October 12, 2009
- The UIC Forum will only accept packages delivered between October 5, 2009 and October 9, 2009.
- Please make sure that your packages are labeled clearly as there will be several events going on in the UIC Forum during the week.
- Packages can get lost in the mail. We encourage you to carry extra materials with you. Neither the University of Illinois 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 the UIC Forum at 312.413.9875 or at uicforum@uic.edu for any shipping questions or concerns.
HOTELS
Here is a list of the nearest hotels to 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.
Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro/ 733 W Madison/ 312.829.5000
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites/ 506 West Harrison/ 877.863.4780
Hotel Blake Chicago/ 500 South Dearborn Street/ 312.986.1234
Congress Inn/ 520 S. Michigan Avenue/ 312.427.3800
Central Loop Hotel/ 111 W. Adams Street/ 312.214.6400
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 Chicago" in the subject line.
