| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| 10. |
When do the events begin and end? |
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Events begin with the registration period on Thursday, July 17 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm and the one-woman show, Cowgirl Expatriate on Thursday, July 17 at 7:30pm. The celebration ends on Sunday, July 20 with the farewell brunch, 12:00pm - 1:30pm. |
| 11. |
Where are the events being held? |
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Most events are happening at the Campus Center, Seelye Hall, and Lilly Hall (see map). A more complete listing of locations will be available in the information packet you will receive at registration. |
| 12. |
I need directions. |
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Click here for directions to the campus. |
| RESERVATIONS |
| 13. |
Can I register online? |
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Yes, with a MasterCard or VISA card. The address for online registration is: https://www.smith.edu/ssw/alumni/90_registration.php |
| 14. |
Can I make my reservation over the phone? |
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No. You may register by mail, online, or by fax. |
| 15. |
Can I fax my registration? |
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Only if paying by credit card. We accept MasterCard and VISA. |
| 16. |
If I don't pre-register, can I still attend? |
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No. We cannot guarantee space will be available at events and we need to plan accurately for food and housing. |
| 17. |
I've misplaced my registration form. |
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The registration form is available on our website at: https://www.smith.edu/ssw/alumni/90_registration.php, or we can fax, or mail another form. |
| 18. |
I lost/did not receive my registration booklet. |
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Registration information and online application are available on our website: www.smith.edu/ssw/alumni/90_main.php. Or you can call or email the Alumni Office and get another booklet mailed to you: (413) 585-4290, sswalum@email.smith.edu.
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| PAYMENT |
| 19. |
Can I register now and pay when I arrive for the 90th? |
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No. Payment must accompany the reservation. Registration is not complete until payment is received. |
| 20. |
What does the registration fee cover? |
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The registration fee includes all program materials, CECs, Friday & Saturday breakfasts and lunches, dance cover fee (cash bar will be available), Friday & Saturday receptions, and Sunday continental breakfast and brunch. There is a separate fee of $35 for the Day-Garrett dinner on Friday, July 18, 2008. |
| CANCELLATIONS/ REFUNDS |
| 21. |
If I register and can't attend, can I get a refund? |
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Cancellations with full refund (minus $35 non-refundable deposit) will be accepted until June 30, 2008. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing (fax and email are acceptable). |
| ROOM REQUESTS AND ASSIGNMENTS |
| 22. |
When do I get my room assignment? |
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When you check in upon your arrival on campus - at the Campus Center during registration or at the Office of Public Safety if the registration table has closed. |
| 23. |
I need to be in a handicap accessible room/a room near the bathroom/ a room in a house with an elevator... or any other special housing requests. |
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Indicate this on the "Special Needs" line in the Housing section of the registration form. |
| 24. |
Can I change my room? |
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Only if there is something wrong with your room upon arrival. |
| 25. |
What amenities will I find in my room? |
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Sheets, one pillow, one blanket, one towel, one washcloth, soap, and a fan. Anything else you might require should be brought from home. |
| CHECK IN/ CHECK OUT |
| 26. |
When can I arrive for check-in? |
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Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 2:00pm or thereafter. |
| 27. |
May I check in earlier than Thursday, 2:00pm? |
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No. |
| 28. |
What time can I get into my room? |
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Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 2:00pm or thereafter |
| 29. |
What if I arrive on campus late in the evening? |
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Registration will be open at the Campus Center, 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Thursday, July 17. If you arrive on campus after registration closes at the Campus Center, you will need to go to the Office of Public Safety to be admitted to your assigned house. Public Safety is located in Tilly Hall, between Henshaw Avenue and Round Hill Road. An interactive campus map can be viewed at http://www.smith.edu/map/; in the "All Buildings" list, select "Tilly Hall". |
| 30. |
When do I have to be out of my room? |
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Sunday, July 20 at 2:00pm. |
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| MEALS |
| 31. |
Are vegetarian alternatives available? |
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Yes. Each meal will have a vegetarian alternative. |
| 32. |
Is there a meal plan for children, partners or other guests? |
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Yes, there is a separate meal plan at a cost of $65 for each guest. Children 5 and under can eat at no charge. The plan covers Friday & Saturday breakfast & lunch,
the Alumni Dance cover fee, Friday & Saturday receptions, and Sunday continental breakfast and brunch. |
| HOTELS |
| 33. |
What hotels are located close to the school? |
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Click here for a list. |
| HOUSING on CAMPUS |
| 34. |
What is the rate for one night? |
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There is one flat rate (3 nights): $150. We cannot prorate the charge for single nights. |
| 35. |
Is there a charge for my child or guest? |
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If you want a separate room for the child or guest, the same charges apply. Otherwise, your child can sleep in your room, but you will need to provide your own sleeping bag or porta-crib.
Rooms sleep 2 adults or 1 adult and up to 2 children. |
| 36. |
Can I smoke in my room? |
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No. Smoking is prohibited in all buildings on campus, including student residences. |
| 37. |
Will my room have a private bathroom? |
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No. |
| 38. |
Will my room have a refrigerator? |
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No. |
| 39. |
Will I have access to cooking facilities? |
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No. |
| 40. |
Can I bring my pet? |
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No. Pets are not allowed in student residences. Please contact us if you need to bring a service animal. |
| 41. |
Will there be a place to secure valuables? |
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You will receive a key to your room and may lock it when you leave. We nonetheless advise you to leave valuables at home. |
| 42. |
What is my room assignment? |
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We cannot provide that information prior to registration. |
| 43. |
Does my house have an elevator? |
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Yes, Comstock/Wilder has elevators. If you are physically unable to use stairs, please indicate this on the Housing section of the registration form. |
| GUESTS |
| 44. |
Can I bring a guest/husband/partner/child? |
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Yes. |
| 45. |
Will my husband/partner/child, etc. be staying in the same room as me? |
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We will try to accommodate spouses, partners, and children in double rooms. You should bring a sleeping bag or porta-crib for a child who will be staying in the same room. Rooms sleep 2 adults or 1 adult and up to 2 children. |
| 46. |
Will there be a childcare program? |
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No, but prior to registration we will provide a list of students available for childcare duing the weekend. Hourly rates will be negotiated between the parties. For planning purposes, please indicate your interest in childcare services on the registration form. |
| 47. |
Are guests/children allowed to attend meals and campus receptions? |
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Yes, provided a separate meal plan is purchased for each guest or child. |
| 48. |
Are there separate bathroom facilities in the residence houses for men? |
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Facilities on one floor of the dorm will be designated for men. |
| 49. |
Can my entire party use the athletic facilities? |
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Yes, but children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult and are not allowed in the Olin Fitness Center. |
| PARKING & TRANSPORTATION |
| 50. |
Where should I park? |
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The parking garage on West Street (Route 66) is open. Maps of campus parking areas will be available in your registration confirmation packet. You will not need a parking pass for the celebration. |
| 51. |
I'll be driving an RV - where should I park? |
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All mobile homes and self-contained vans should be parked in the Indoor Track and Tennis Facility lot (preferably) or in the Ainsworth Gym parking lot. |
| 52. |
Will there be shuttles to transport my luggage and me to my house? |
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Yes. On-campus shuttles will run during the main hours of the 90th events. |
| 53. |
Will there be a shuttle to take me to and from my hotel? |
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No. Shuttles are for on-campus transportation only. |
| 54. |
How do I get to and from the airport/train/bus station? |
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Contact one of the vendors from this list:
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| MISCELLANEOUS |
| 55. |
Will I have access to the gym? |
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Yes, but hours are limited. (Check here for summer hours.) Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult and are not allowed in the Olin Fitness Center. |
| 56. |
What if I get sick or need an emergency room? |
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Cooley Dickinson Hospital is located at 30 Locust Street (Route 9), Northampton, MA 01061, and is about five minutes from Smith College.
Public Safety can be contacted in an emergency from any phone: extension 800.
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