FAQ
What are the dates for the convention?
Where is the convention being held?
The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina in San Diego, CA
How can I submit my paper proposal?
If you are student, your paper must be submitted by your chapter advisor. Faculty members may submit their paper proposals directly to the national office.
When will the program be posted online?
The program will be posted as soon as it is finalized, most likely by mid-November.
How many students can each chapter send to present papers?
There is no limit to the number of students a chapter can send as long as they meet the requirements for a paper presenter.
How do I become my Chapter’s Delegate?
All chapters are allowed one delegate. The delegate is appointed by the faculty advisor. In order to be a delegate, the individual must be a member of Phi Alpha Theta, must have their faculty advisor submit a Delegate Credential Form, purchase the complete meal package and attend sign in at the registration table and attend the both the Friday roll call and Friday business meeting.
How many delegates can a chapter have?
Each chapter may have only one delegate who must be appointed by the Chapter Advisor.
Can I get reimbursed for participating?
Phi Alpha Theta only offers a partial reimbursement of $100 for chapter delegates. However, most colleges and universities will provide some level of reimbursement for students participating in a national conference.
Do I need to send an abstract of my paper?
No, we only need the information required on the Paper Proposal Form. Once the panels are determined, you will need to forward a copy of your paper to the panel chair.
Do I send a copy of my paper to the national office?
No, you will need to send your paper to the panel chair. You will receive an email from the national office notifying you of the name and contact information for your panel chair.
When will I know the date and time of my panel?
Once the program is finalized (most likely mid-November), you will receive an email from the national office with the date and time of your panel, as well as the name and contact information for your panel chair.
Will there be any A-V equipment available?
Due to the exorbitant cost of providing A-V equipment, it will not be offered at the convention.
How long should my paper presentation be?
Presentations should not exceed fifteen minutes.
Can I request my panel be on a certain day or time?
Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate scheduling requests.
When is the deadline for paper proposals?
When is the deadline to buy tickets for Phi Alpha Theta-sponsored meals?
What is the pre-registration deadline?
What is the deadline for the Delegate Credentials Form?
What is the deadline to reserve my hotel room and still receive the discounted rate?
If I am presenting a paper, do I need to register?
Yes, all convention participants must register.
I have a guest who would like to sit in on my panel. Does s/he need to register?
No, guests of participants do not need to pay the registration fee to watch a panel. They do, however, need to purchase a ticket if they wish to attend one of the meals.
If I have graduated, can I still present a paper?
Yes, all members are eligible to present a paper. Please just make sure to have your former Chapter Advisor submit the form.
How do I get from the airport to the hotel?
There is both taxi and shuttle service from the airport to the hotel. A taxi one way will cost approximately $20 and a shuttle will cost between $15-20 one way.