College Park Scholars

University of Maryland

College Park Scholars

7th Annual Scholars in New York

April 16 - 18, 2010

Weekend Package | Program Seats | Program Activities | Broadway & Rooms | Info Sessions | Conduct | Refund and Cancellation Policy | Contacts

Student Registration

Registration for the 7th Annual “Scholars in New York” experience opened at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Registration for “Scholars in New York” will be facilitated online.  To access the online registration for “Scholars in New York” please visit our NYC Registration Site for current Scholars.  During the online registration process, participants will be required to identify their College Park Scholars program, contact information, and payment information.  “Scholars in New York” requires full pre-payment in order to complete your registration and guarantee your participation.  Participants will be registered on a first-come, first-serve basis and registration will be closed by individual Scholars programs when they reach capacity or no later than February 12th, 2010.

Payment may be made by check or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, or Discover accepted).  Should you experience problems with the online registration process, please contact Conferences & Visitor Services by email (cpsnyc_registration@umd.edu) or by phone (301.314.7884).

Weekend Package

Round-trip motor coach transportation between College Park, MD and New York City, NY


Two nights accommodations at the Hilton New York in midtown Manhattan


Admission to Saturday Program Activity (unless otherwise specified by Scholars program)


Ticket to a popular Broadway show for Saturday evening (confirmed shows include Mary Poppins, Memphis, The Lion King, Phantom of the Opera, and West Side Story).


Admission to Sunday activity at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Program Seats (last updated at 8:00 a.m. on 11/20/09)

Scholars Program
Seats Available
Seats Remaining
Cost Per Student
Advocates for Children
25
10
$199.00
Arts - CLOSED
40
0
$150.00
Business, Society & the Economy
40
37
$199.00
Environment, Technology & Economy
10
7
$199.00
International Studies
40
30
$199.00
Life Sciences
45
16
$179.00
Media, Self & Society
60
30
$170.00
Public Leadership
25
15
$199.00
Science and Global Change/Earth, Life & Time
25
11
$199.00
Science, Discovery & the Universe
25
4
$169.00
Science, Technology & Society
15
1
$189.00


Program Activities


Scholars Program
Saturday Program Activity
Advocates for Children
Arts
Business, Society & the Economy
Environment, Technology & Economy
TBA
International Studies
Life Sciences
Media, Self & Society
Public Leadership
Science and Global Change/Earth, Life & Time
Science, Discovery & the Universe
Science, Technology & Society
TBA

**Please note that some Saturday program activities are still to be determined. Please check back regularly for an updated list of Saturday Program Activities for 2010. 

Broadway Show & Room Registration

In March 2010, student registrants will be invited back to the registration website to register their preferences for roommates and a Broadway show.  Reservations for Broadway shows are on a first-come, first-serve basis.  If students do not return to the registration page during the indicated time window, their show will be chosen for them and they will be placed in a room with other Scholars students chosen by the Scholars’ office.

During this registration window, students will also be selecting their roommates for the weekend in New York City.  Each room will have two queen beds and will sleep four student participants.  All rooms will adhere to the same-gender policies.  Students may select roommates from the pool of registered participants.  These roommates do not have to be from the same Scholars program.  If students do not select a specific roommate, or roommates, by the closing of the registration window, their roommates will be selected for them by the Scholars Office.

 

Mandatory Student Information Sessions

Students planning on attending the Scholars in New York trip will have to participate in a mandatory information session. The students will be provided trip information, expectations around behavior and conduct, and a general itinerary for the weekend. Students who do not attend one of the three information sessions will not be allowed to attend the New York trip. Those students who fail to attend a session will have their registration canceled, will not be eligible for a refund, and will be subject to cancellation charges and penalties. These sessions will occur on the following dates and times:

Monday, March 29, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in 1100 Cambridge Community Center

Tuesday, March 30, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. in 1100 Cambridge Community Center

Wednesday, March 31, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in 1100 Cambridge Community Center

 

Conduct

As a student in College Park Scholars, you represent your individual program, the Scholars community, and the University of Maryland whenever you travel. You will make an impression upon New York City during the weekend trip - please make sure the hotel, the museums, the parks, the restaurants, and Broadway theatres will want to invite us back for another adventure.

No curfew has been posted for the students; the Scholars staff believes in your maturity. If, however, you abuse this trust in any way - alcohol, drugs, violence, vandalism, or disrespect - your actions will be dealt with accordingly in New York City and upon our return to campus.

If at any time your conduct does not positively reflect your program, you will be warned, and you may be restricted from activities, or sent home without a refund.

Be Courteous and Responsible!

 

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Due to the nature of this event and the contracts that have already been entered into, registrations are binding and cannot be refunded once students have paid. The exceptions to this rule are as follows:

1) Students are on a waiting list from the program of the student seeking a refund and can assume that student's seat. This exchange must occur prior to February 28, 2010; or

2) Students are faced with a serious emergency illness or death in the family in the week leading up to the trip and must cancel. Proof of excuse must be made in order to obtain any refund.

Unbeknownst midterms, projects, sporting events, or other activities will not be tolerated as legitimate excuses to cancel your registration in expectation of a refund. Please plan ahead accordingly.

Should you decide to cancel without a refund or fail to check-in the morning of the event, you will forfeit your registration fee and be held accountable for all additional subsidy fees your program has provided to support your participation. Please understand that this will require you to refund your Scholars program the amount they have committed beyond that which you paid at the point of registration. If you fall into this category and do not reimburse your program directly, your student account may be charged for these fees. If you wish to learn the exact fees in question, please contact your program faculty.

Please note: Any refunds that are permitted will be subject to a $20.00 processing fee.

 

Contacts

Carleigh Benton
Undergraduate Coordinator for Special Events
College Park Scholars

Kevin Baxter
Assistant Director
College Park Scholars