Our goal is to ensure you have a positive experience at the Emerging Faces conference, UTEP and while visiting El Paso. To help us accommodate you and any special needs you might have, we recommend that you register as soon as possible.

Download the 2008 Conference Brochure.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Faculty Registration

Professional Registration

Student Registration

You may register online (available mid-August), by fax or by mail. Acceptable payment methods include credit cards such as American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and VISA, and/or institutional purchase orders for college groups. Purchase orders must indicate registrant’s name. A $30 fee will be assessed for returned checks. A registration confirmation number will be issued to registrants by e-mail when full payment is received.

Student	Faculty	Professional	Thursday	Friday	Both days
$100	$200	$300	$50	$50	$100

* Professionals - Discount for groups of 5 people – call 915 - 747-6292 or email cmitchel@utep.edu.
* Students – Limited number of full ($100) and partial ($50) scholarships available. Click here for more information.

Professionals: Take advantage of group discounts for 5 or more people from professional organizations by emailing Raul Ordaz at registration@hispanicadconference.com.

Students: A limited number of full ($100) and partial ($50) scholarships are available. Scholarship applications are available online at www.hispanicadconference.com. Additional information is available by emailing students@hispanicadconference.com

On-site registration is available during the three-day conference and accepted on a space available basis. Payment for on-site registration is limited to cash only.

Registration fees include Thursday evening “Meet and Greet” reception and campus tour at UTEP, Friday/ Saturday luncheons, Friday/Saturday refreshment breaks, Sunday breakfast, appropriate conference materials, and access to the conference shuttle for transportation between the designated host hotel and UTEP. Upon registration, all conference attendees will receive a name badge which will allow them entry to designated conference events.

The Friday and Saturday social events require a separate registration and fee and are an option while attending the conference. The packages are available for a separate fee of $50 per person and must be purchased when registering for the conference. There is limited space for these events so registrants are encouraged to register early for these events. Separate tickets for these events will be issued to registrants when checking in at the conference. (This includes transportation to venue and gratuity for wait staff - does not include liquor purchases)

Student Registrations
To qualify for student rates, students must be a full-time (12 hours minimum) enrolled in the fall 2008 semester, and submit a photocopy of their valid student ID and proof of enrollment, with their registration. A limited number of full and partial student conference scholarships are available. Click here for Scholarship forms.

Substitution Policy
Please contact registration@hispanicadconference.com with all badge changes and/or substitutions in writing no later than September 11, 2008. Any changes needed after that date should be made on-site at the conference registration desk on the third floor of the UTEP Student Union Building East.

Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be received in writing. A cancellation fee of 25% will apply to all registrations made before after September 1, 2008. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after September 12, 2008. Cancellations should be submitted by e-mail to registration@hispanicadconference.com.

Conference Check-In
Once you arrive at your hotel, please proceed to the UTEP Registration area to receive your badge and conference materials. Conference Check-In will be held at the UTEP Tomas Rivera Conference Center on Thurs., Sept. 18 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. and beginning at 8 a.m. on Fri., Sept. 19 and Fri., Sept. 20. Registration will be open throughout Thursday and Friday until 4 p.m. Note: Only registered individuals with badges may attend conference events.