- When and where is the convention?
- When is convention registration?
- I want to attend the Convention but I haven't joined NSSLHA. Do I need to join NSSLHA to register for the Convention?
- What is the ASHA Graduate Student Rate. How can I qualify?
- I didn't receive a convention program guide in the mail. How do I get a copy of the convention program?
- What is the first thing I should do when I arrive at the convention?
- Where can a student find inexpensive lodging for the Convention?
- What's new this year for students at the ASHA Convention?
- What do I need to bring to convention?
- How can I apply for a Volunteer position at Convention?
- Who do I contact if I haven't received my Convention materials?
- How can I get handouts from seminars that I attended at the Convention?
- Where can I get more information about the ASHA Convention?
- I only want to attend the Graduate School Fair. Do I have to register for the Convention?
- What is the convention fee if you graduated and converted your membership to ASHA?
- Are there any scholarships available to graduate students to attend the ASHA convention?
- How do I purchase tickets for events after I have registered for the Convention?
- How do I register for the ASHA Convention if I do not have a membership number?
- If a student volunteers for the ASHA Convention, do they get a reduced registration fee?
- Are there any opportunities for students to volunteer with NSSLHA during the ASHA Convention?
- Can students earn CEU's for attending sessions at the ASHA Convention?
- What is my convention registration fee paying for?
- When is the best time to join NSSLHA so that I can get the convention discount?
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1. When and where is the convention?
The 2007 ASHA Convention "Honor the Past Forge the Future" will be held in November 15 - 17, 2007 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
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2. When does convention registration begin?
Online registration is available Now. Visit ASHA's Convention Registration page to access the online registration form for students.
The first early-bird registration date is October 3. The registration fee is $180 for NSSLHA members and ASHA Graduate Student Members. The second early-bird date is October 24. The registration fee is $200 for NSSLHA members and ASHA Graduate Student Members. After October 24 the registration rate is $240 for NSSLHA members and ASHA Graduate Student Members.
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3. I want to attend the Convention but I haven't joined NSSLHA. Do I need to join NSSLHA to register for the Convention?
In order to receive the student rate you must be a member of NSSLHA or you must qualify as a Graduate Student Member of ASHA.
There are three easy ways to register:
1) Online: You can register for the ASHA convention and join NSSLHA online.
2) By Mail: Complete the 2007 Convention Student Registration Form [PDF] and mail with check (made payable to ASHA) or MasterCard or Visa number:
ASHA Convention Registration
c/o Experient
PO Box 3867
Frederick, Maryland 21705
Please note: Your registration must include payment by check or credit card. Purchase orders will not be accepted. Registrations without payment will not be processed. Checks should always be mailed with the accompanying registration form, never separately.
3) By Fax: 24 hours a day, 301-694-5124
Make sure you have included your MasterCard or Visa number, expiration date, and signature. To prevent double billing, please mail or fax only once; do not mail if you have faxed your form.
Sorry, we cannot confirm receipt of your fax.
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4. What is the ASHA Graduate Student Rate?
ASHA has developed a registration fee for students in a doctoral program that have their Certificate of Clinical Competence and not eligible for the NSSLHA member rate. In this category the registration fee is the same as the NSSLHA member rate. To receive more information on the graduate student registration category e-mail ASHA Conventions and Meetings at convention@asha.org
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5. I didn't receive a convention program guide in the mail. How do I get a copy of the convention program?
An electronic version of the ASHA convention program will be available on the ASHA Convention Information page in mid-August. The online program will have almost unlimited search options to help you find the program sessions you want to attend!
ASHA will mail convention program booklets to all NSSLHA chapter advisors and university program directors. Please visit your NSSLHA chapter or program director to review a copy.
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6. What is the first thing I should do when I arrive at the convention?
If you have pre-registered for the convention, the preferred method, you will receive your badge in the mail before convention. When you arrive at the convention you can immediately enjoy the exhibits and other services available to convention registrants.
If you have not pre-registered, go to the registration area and pickup your badge. You will not be able to enter the exhibitor's floor without a badge.
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7. Where can a student find inexpensive lodging for the Convention?
Make reservations at the Boston hostel, visit Hosteling International Boston. Need a roommate to help share costs with you? Chat with other ASHA (or NSSLHA) members who are looking for a room (or a roommate) on ASHA's Roommate Forum (Members only).
Shuttle bus service will be provided to the Convention hotels not within walking distance of the convention center and will run in the mornings and late afternoons.
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8. What's new this year for students at the ASHA Convention?
"NSSLHA Day at the ASHA Convention" is Friday, November 16, 2007 and students can enjoy an entire day of programming targeted specifically to the interest of students.
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9. What do I need to bring to convention?
A resume if you are looking for a job. The placement center is a great place to start your employment search. To learn more about the placement center and/or to pre-register, contact ASHA's Career Center.
Pre-printed address labels or business cards. You will be asked to complete raffles, surveys, and to sign up for mailing lists. Make life easier and have pre-printed labels or business cards ready.
A good pair of walking shoes. You will do a lot of walking. Make sure that you are comfortable.
A positive attitude. A convention is a major undertaking and not everything goes as planned. Don't get flustered when you can't find the room for a session or the hours for a poster session that you are interested in have been changed. Simply locate a NSSLHA or ASHA information booth and someone will direct you to where you want to go.
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10. How can I apply for a Volunteer position at Convention?
Student volunteer information for the convention is available on the ASHA Web site.
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11. I registered for convention? Who do I contact if I haven't received my Convention materials?
If you haven't received your convention materials prior to convention. Don't panic! Call Experient Customer Service at 301-694-5243 to determine if your registration has been processed. If it has not, they can provide you with further instructions. Worst case... you will pick up your materials at Convention.
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12. How can I get handouts from seminars that I attended at the Convention?
Handouts from sessions will be available on the ASHA Convention Information Web page.
Some presenters will post materials in advance of the convention. Others will post their handouts at least 2 - 3 weeks following convention.
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13. Where can I get more information about the ASHA Convention?
More information about the ASHA convention is available on the ASHA Convention Information Web page.
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14. I only want to attend the Graduate School Fair. Do I have to register for the Convention?
Only students that are registered for the ASHA Convention are able to attend the Graduate School Fair.
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15. What is the convention registration fee if you graduated and converted your membership to ASHA?
Students who apply for ASHA membership and certification are subject to the ASHA Membership rate and not the NSSLHA rate when registering for the ASHA Convention.
Everyone must register for the Convention in the ASHA member category they are in at the time of registration, since the Convention registration database defaults to the ASHA database. For example, if an ASHA member has returned to school and wishes to register at the Graduate Student Rate, it is necessary to contact Action Center first to change membership status from ASHA Member to ASHA Graduate Student, or the higher member fee will be required.
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16. Are there any scholarships available to graduate students to attend the ASHA convention?
A list of opportunities for student financial assistance to attend the ASHA Convention is available on the ASHA Web site.
NSSLHA provides recipients of Member Honors with scholarships to attend the ASHA Convention (contingent upon sponsorship).
Students also have an opportunity to volunteer with ASHA. Student volunteers receive a stipend equivalent to the cost of the early-bird registration fee. More information to apply as an ASHA volunteer is available on the ASHA Web site.
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17. How do I purchase tickets for events after I have registered for the Convention?
Included in your convention registration packet is an insert titled "Important Information." There is a section labeled "Changes/Corrections" it will explain the procedure for ordering additional tickets.
You may also call Experient Customer Service at 301-694-5243 to make changes with a customer service representative. Tickets for any Short Course that is not "sold out" will be for sale at the ASHA Registration Counter at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.
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18. How do I register for the ASHA Convention if I do not have a membership number?
A student can Join NSSLHA and Register for the ASHA Convention either online or on the hard copy registration form that is found in the Convention Program. Although your Convention registration will be processed immediately and you will receive your badge within two weeks, your NSSLHA membership card will arrive separately within 4 - 6 weeks.
If you are already a NSSLHA member and you do not have your membership number, you must first contact Action Center at 800-498-2071 to request your number, or email the national office before registering in order to get the discounted NSSLHA rate.
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19. If a student volunteers for the ASHA Convention, do they get a reduced registration fee?
Students interested in applying to become volunteers for the ASHA Convention must register for the ASHA Convention.
If selected as a volunteer, the student will receive a stipend in the amount of the early-bird registration fee after completing their work assignment.
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20. Are there any opportunities for students to volunteer with NSSLHA during the ASHA Convention?
NSSLHA maintains a separate pool of volunteers from ASHA. The NSSLHA volunteers work with NSSLHA at our information, exhibit hall, and Graduate School Fair booths. Students selected to work for NSSLHA are pre-selected. Applications are not accepted. However, we often select students from the ASHA Student volunteer pool when we need additional assistance.
Local chapters have an opportunity to work with NSSLHA as our "ambassadors" during NSSLHA Day at the ASHA Convention. Chapters must apply for the NSSLHA Day Ambassadors Program online to be considered. If selected the local chapter can receive up to $1,000 for their participation.
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21. Can students earn CEU's for attending sessions at the ASHA Convention?
A student can earn CEU's for attending sessions at the ASHA Convention. However, it is doubtful that they will have any merit in meeting the certification maintenance requirements for ASHA. You must be a member of ASHA to receive credit for courses taken to maintain certification. Your state association may be another story. Check with your state association to see if they will honor CEU's earned as a student for state licensure.
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22. What is my convention registration fee paying for?
The Convention Registration Fee provides you access to all convention sessions, the ASHA Exhibit Hall, the Graduate School Fair and many ASHA-sponsored events. You will only need to pay an additional fee if the event is ticketed and/or sponsored by an ASHA affiliate organization. Examples of ticketed events are the NSSLHA Luncheon, NSSLHA Night, the Foundation Breakfast, and short-courses.
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23. When is the best time to join NSSLHA so that I can get the convention discount?
It's best to apply for membership between the months of June – August when the application processing time is much shorter. This will ensure that you receive your number in the appropriate amount of time to meet the early-bird deadlines.
However, we have also created a way for you to Join NSSLHA and register for the convention. This is the best way to ensure that you receive the discounted rate to attend the ASHA Convention.
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