Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my children to the
conference? Nursing babies are always welcome. Teens may attend if they register as attendees ($25 per person; $10 additional at the door). Please make arrangements for your other children. This event began 10 years ago as a ministry to homeschooling parents. We ask you to remember that it is not a family conference and that we are unable to accommodate children due to space, safety, and liability issues. Again, we welcome nursing babies and registered teens, but, for their safety, you must make appropriate arrangements for your other children. We realize that this can be challenging and we sincerely thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Are strollers allowed at the Conference? Yes. All workshop areas are wheelchair and stroller accessible. How do I get there? UST's St. Paul campus is located at 2115 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105 What about parking? You can park at any UST lot or ramp for no charge. Observe overnight parking restrictions. Recommended parking areas: Anderson Parking Facility (corner of Cretin and Grand Avenues) Morrison Parking Ramp (beneath Morrison Residence Hall) Enter campus at the intersection of Selby Ave. and Finn St. Follow the drive aisle south, under the skyway, toward the stadium. Take a hard right at the end of the drive aisle. After parking, walk through skyway to Koch Commons and go outside to quad area. ARC will be on your right. Large vans, buses, trucks with trailers must park on the south campus in Lot O (west of the Anderson Parking Facility). UST St. Paul Campus map UST Conference Events map | Do I have to pay full price to come to the curriculum sale or any of the events on Friday?
Yes. You must register for the conference in order to attend the curriculum sale or any of the Friday events. We depend upon the registration fees to put on a quality conference. Can I volunteer to help at the conference? Please send us an email if you are interested in helping with registration or hosting a room. When is the Used Book Sale? The Used Book Sale will be Friday night only (4 - 9 p.m.). Home educators who reserve a table ($25) will be able to sell their used curriculum without missing the conference presentations on Saturday. Consider sharing a table with some homeschooling friends! How do I get a table to sell my used books? Reserve a table here. One or two workers may “man” the table without paying the conference registration fee if they attend the Used Book Sale only. However, if any workers plan to attend the workshops or any of the events, they must register for the conference and pay the conference registration fee in addition to the $25 table charge. Will I receive a confirmation or name tag? Confirmation letters with maps, schedules, and name tags will be sent 10 days before the Conference. What is the closest airport? MSP is located 6 miles from UST. Airport Taxi (952-928-0000) provides transportation to campus for about $20 (up to four people). Lodging options Where are the closest Catholic Churches for Mass on Saturday evening or Sunday morning? There are several options for Mass in the area. A map with area Catholic Churches is available here. Will the sessions be recorded? Yes. Each workshop presentation will be recorded. CDs will be duplicated and available as soon as possible during the conference or may be ordered through Astound Video after the conference. Please note that vendor presentations will not be recorded. | What about meals?
Continental breakfast on Saturday morning is included in the conference fee. For Saturday lunch, there are several options. Box lunches may be pre-ordered for $12 each: choice of pesto chicken, smoked turkey, roasted beef, ham, tuna salad or vegetarian sandwich or wrap (choice made that day) served with house-baked cookie, whole fresh fruit, & assorted canned soda or bottled water. (Distributed in ARC Field House at about noon.) The campus Grill (T's) in ASC will be open Friday from 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (with an outdoor BBQ option, weather permitting, on Saturday). UST Concessions will be open outside of the ARC gym during the conference. Map of Area Restaurants Please email us if you have additional questions. Thank you for your prayers and support for the conference. |