Policies & Information

Payment via check, money order, or credit card is acceptable. If paying by credit card, payment is due with the registration form. You may include a purchase order number on your registration form to indicate a forthcoming check; however, a purchase order is not considered payment and no purchase orders will be accepted after October 2, 2017. In order to qualify for the Early Bird discount, your check or money order must be postmarked by October 2, 2017. Checks and money orders must be payable to “NIRSA,” and foreign checks must be imprinted “US Funds.” You will be mailed a confirmation/receipt within 5 days of receipt of your registration at the NIRSA Headquarters. If you do not receive an email, contact the NIRSA Headquarters at 541-766-8211. An email address is required to receive a receipt/confirmation of registration.

Cancellation of registration for NIRSA educational events and refund requests must be made in writing (mail, fax, email) to: Cancellation, c/o Billing Coordinator, NIRSA, 4185 SW Research Way, Corvallis, OR 97333-1067; fax: 541-766-8284; email: [email protected]

• Cancellations received on or before October 2, 2017 will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations received between October 2, 2017 & October 16, 2017 will receive a 50% refund.
• Refunds cannot be guaranteed for cancellations received after October 16, 2017 or for no-shows at the event.

Extenuating circumstances may warrant exceptions to the Refund Policy. For a review of a specific refund amount, please contact the Billing Coordinator: [email protected].

For the comfort and health of attendees, smoking is not permitted at any NIRSA function.

Recognizing that many will take advantage of the opportunity for socializing and alcohol consumption, the Planning Committee actively encourage responsible decision-making and healthy choices. Supporting this policy, non-alcoholic beverages will be offered at all NIRSA-sponsored receptions. In accordance with state law, no alcohol will be served to anyone under age 21.

Suggested attire is business casual.

NIRSA will use photographs and video taken during this event to promote the Association and future events. Your registration form provides NIRSA with the unrestricted right to use photographs and video at its discretion for the purpose outlined above.