{"id":4657,"date":"2024-12-17T14:17:44","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T14:17:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conferences.cupahr.org\/spring2025\/?page_id=4657"},"modified":"2026-02-09T14:56:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T14:56:06","slug":"attendee-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conferences.cupahr.org\/spring2026\/attendee-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Attendee FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;hero section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#ffffff 0%|#e7edf9 100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;#e7edf9&#8243; background_image=&#8221;http:\/\/conferences.cupahr.org\/spring2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2023\/10\/Hero-Background.png&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;105px||100px|||&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;130px||130px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;title and illustration&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto||auto|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Merriweather|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;46px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px|&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;top&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span color=\"#ffffff\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Attendee FAQs<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; toggle_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;If my institution sends more than one attendee to the conference, is there a registration discount?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes. When one person from a member institution purchases a full registration to the conference, any other individuals from that institution who register by the early registration deadline (February 18) will receive a discounted rate as outlined on the <a href=\"https:\/\/conferences.cupahr.org\/spring2026\/registration\/\">registration page.<\/a> The discount is only available to CUPA-HR members and does not apply to one-day registrations.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Is the conference at the hotel?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Keynotes, sessions and the Expo are all held in the meeting space at Omni Louisville Hotel.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Should I budget meals outside of what the conference offers?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>That depends on your dietary needs. Full conference registration fees include the following:<\/p>\n<p>Reception and Monday Reception in the Expo \u2014 Various appetizers along with beverages<br \/>Two Breakfasts<br \/>Two Lunches<br \/>Breaks \u2014 Beverages<br \/>Tuesday Closing Reception \u2014 Various appetizers along with beverages<\/p>\n<p>One-day registration fees do not include all the above items, but do include the meals and breaks at the conference on the day of your registration.<\/p>\n<p>Should you have any questions or extensive dietary restrictions, email <a href=\"mailto:conferences@cupahr.org\">conferences@cupahr.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Can I bring a guest?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes. Guest pricing information is available in the<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/conferences.cupahr.org\/spring2026\/registration\/\">registration section<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>of our website, and you&#8217;ll have the option to add a guest registration when you register for the conference. Contact <a href=\"mailto:conferences@cupahr.org\">conferences@cupahr.org<\/a> with questions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Will I get HRCI or SHRM credits for attending, and how do I get the credits?&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>The conference has been pre-approved by HRCI and SHRM for 8.0 continuing education credits. The recertification form will be included in a post-conference email to attendees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;As an international attendee, do I need to obtain a visa?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Most conference attendees traveling to the United States will need to obtain a Visitor Visa B or \u2014 if eligible for entry under the Visa Waiver Program \u2014 ESTA approval. For additional information, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/business.html\">U.S. Department of State website<\/a>. Some international attendees may be required to provide a letter to obtain a visitor visa. Contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:conferences@cupahr.org\">conferences@cupahr.org<\/a> to obtain a letter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Will I receive handouts for sessions I attend?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If speakers have provided session materials, they will be available for attendees to export from the conference app, which will be available about a week before the conference starts.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How can I get the conference app?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>The conference app will be available about a week before the conference starts. The app is essential for navigating the conference (we do not have a printed program). With it, you can build your own schedule, access session materials, take notes, and connect with attendees, speakers and exhibitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Will I have access to the internet while I\u2019m at the conference?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>There will be free, high-speed internet access in guest rooms and throughout the hotel meeting space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What is the dress\/attire at the conference and special events?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Conference dress is business casual. Pack a light sweater or jacket; hotel meeting rooms tend to be chilly. Workout clothes are recommended for the Healthy Campus workouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Will I have time to go to my room between conference events?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>You should have time to visit your room in between conference events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What can I expect from service providers in the Expo?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>CUPA-HR\u2019s Expo is filled with companies that offer solutions, products and services for higher ed institutions. 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