PeerFest 2005

HOUSING

	1.	Will the hall directors know that PeerEd leaders are moving in early? Do I need to fill out any additional forms?
	2.	Will I be able to call someone before PeerFest to make sure my on-campus housing is ready for me to move in early?
	3.	Will students living in campus apartments such as Hilltop Apartments or Charter Oak be able to move in early as well?
	4.	What time can we move into housing on August 24th?
	5.	How do I move in early on August 24th? Who should I see?
	6.	Are we allowed to stay in our housing until classes begin? Or do we have to leave after PeerFest and come back later?
	7.	I'm moving in before PeerFest for training through another program... How does this work?

CONFLICTING PROGRAMS & TRAINING

	1.	I will be attending training for another program. What should I do if there is a conflict with PeerFest?
	2.	Will PeerFest interfere with Community Assistant training?
	3.	I might be participating in Husky W.O.W. events. Will these conflict with PeerFest?

PEERFEST SCHEDULE & EVENTS

	1.	What are our days like during PeerFest?
	2.	Will we receive an itinerary that states where we are supposed to be for group meetings?
	3.	Do we need to bring anything?
	4.	What meals will be provided?
	5.	What is the attire for PeerFest? Are the dinners casual or formal?
	6.	Is parking available? NEW
	7.	What happens if something "comes up" and I am unable to attend?

HOUSING

	1.	Will the hall directors know that PeerEd leaders are moving in early? Do I need to fill out any additional forms? The name of each student attending PeerFest will be submitted to Residential Life during the first week in August. You do not need to fill out additional forms. Check to see if your name is on the PeerFest list of attendees here.
	2.	Will I be able to call someone before PeerFest to make sure my on-campus housing is ready for me to move in early? Please call Residential Life with questions or issues regarding your housing (860) 486-2926.
	3.	Will students living in campus apartments such as Hilltop Apartments or Charter Oak be able to move in early as well? Yes, as far as we know!
	4.	What time can we move into housing on August 24th? You will be able to move in from 8:30am until 4:30pm. Registration for PeerFest begins at 5:30pm.
	5.	How do I move in early on August 24th? Who should I see? Only those students who have RSVP'd for PeerFest and registered for workshops (coming soon!) can move into campus housing early. If you name is on the attendee list, your name will automatically be submitted to Residential Life for an early move-in. When you get to campus on the 24th, go to your Complex Office to check-in and get your room key.
	6.	Are we allowed to stay in our housing until classes begin? Or do we have to leave after PeerFest and come back later? You do not have to leave after PeerFest and are welcome to stay through the beginning of classes. Please note, however, that meals will not be offered in the dining halls until Saturday for lunch.
	7.	I'm moving in before PeerFest for training through another program... How does this work? Any student moving in prior to August 24th for training of other programs must coordinate this with his/her director. PeerFest is only organizing early move-in for students on August 24 & 25.

CONFLICTING PROGRAMS & TRAINING

	1.	I will be attending training for another program. What should I do if there is a conflict with PeerFest? It is important for students participating in PeerFest to join us for all events. All of the workshops, breakout sessions, etc. are designed in sequence and to build on one another.
	2.	Will PeerFest interfere with Community Assistant training? PeerFest and CA Training conflict and you will not be able to do both, sorry.
	3.	I might be participating in Husky W.O.W. events. Will these conflict with PeerFest? You will not be able to do both. The demands of each program require students to be fully committed to only one event.

PEERFEST SCHEDULE & EVENTS

	1.	What are our days like during PeerFest? PeerFest is two days packed with speakers, presentations, and fun! You will meet many new people and make connections that will carry you through your time at UConn. You will have the opportunity to select two workshops based on your personal interests and goals. You will also work with your PeerEd program to form bonds and discuss your goals for the year.
	2.	Will we receive an itinerary that states where we are supposed to be for group meetings? You will receive a schedule of events and packet of information on August 24th when you register. Click here to view a basic schedule.
	3.	Do we need to bring anything? The closing dinner on August 25th will be lots of fun and we're asking students to bring international clothing of all kinds. You will coordinate with your program during PeerFest to develop a wardrobe. You might consider bringing a variety of items to select from. Possible themes include hawaiian clothing, kimonos, traditional African dress, etc. You can also create a theme of your own.
	4.	What meals will be provided? Dinner will be provided on August 24th, and all three meals will be provided on August 25th.
	5.	What is the attire for PeerFest? Are the dinners casual or formal? PeerFest will be casual, but the closing dinner on August 25th gives students the opportunity to dress in an International theme.
	6.	Is parking available? Parking is available. If you have a parking permit from last year (sticker on windshield), you may park in any student lot. If you do not have a permit, you must see Parking Services and purchase a temporary, summer permit for $10.00 which is good through August 31st.
	7.	What happens if something "comes up" and I am unable to attend? Please contact us ASAP by e-mailing Peer Education or call the First Year Programs office at (860) 486-3378.

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