Questions Regarding Whoopin’ Weekend 2010
Conference:
Q:
What benefits amenities do you get from attending the conferences?
A:
Participants have the opportunity to join in discussion groups with current
students, where they can ask questions about college life and what being an Aggie
is all about. During Whoopin’ Weekend, participants will attend an Fightin' Texas
Aggie baseball game at Olsen Field and a tailgate located at Olsen Pavilion.
During Whoopin' Weekend, students will attend a Fightin' Texas Aggie baseball
game at Olsen Field and a tailgate located in Olsen Pavilion. Everyone who
attends will walk away with friendships and a foundation to begin their college
careers. We encourage all participants to share feedback and any additional ideas
with the committee.
Q:
When is Whoopin’ Weekend?
A:
Whoopin’ Weekend will take place February 19-21, 2010.
Q:
Whoopin’ Weekend is the same weekend as Aggieland Saturday. Can I
attend both?
A:
Participants for Whoopin' Weekend would not be able to attend Aggieland
Saturday, as it conflicts with our Risk Management policies which require
participants to remain with the conference at all times. Much of what is presented
at our conference is what Aggieland Saturday is all about. Only our goal is to
present the information to participants from current students. We strive to give
participants as much of a chance to feel like a student while obtaining the
important information that goes into apply for a university, such as Texas A&M.
If participants feel as if they lacked certain information our members of our
committee serve as a year-round contact to participants. Our members would be
more than willing to assist in obtaining the information needed to help in
applying.
Q:
Can parents participate in conferences?
A:
Yes, we also have information for parents. At the beginning of each of our
conferences, we have a Family & Guests Program that is designed to give
information on the subjects of Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing, and Honor &
Scholarship Programs. Representatives from those respective departments that
come to present and answer your questions. We also have a panel consisting of
current students that are trained to answer any questions you may have. Check
the conferences page closer to conference for the time it will be held, as it is
different for each conference.
Q:
Where do the parents stay while the participants are at the conference?
A:
We suggest parents to take a look at the many hotels in College Station and in
Bryan and stay for a night or two nights while participants attend the conference.
Q:
Do I get an excused absence letter from the University for attending the
conference?
A:
Yes. At the conclusion of the conference, when the participant checks out with the
Registration Sub-committee, they will receive a University-notarized document
certifying their attendance at the conference, signed by the Conference
Director(s). If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us.
Q:
I am interested in a particular major at Texas A&M. Will I get to visit with
an advisor?
A:
Yes! A portion of the conference time is allotted to allow you to visit with
advisors from the different colleges at A&M and discuss your degree plans.
Q:
Is there a possibility I can come back for an additional visit to talk more oneon-one with advisors?
A:
We encourage the participants to come back and take the Visitor Center tour, and
visit more with advisors about the participant's intended major. You can contact
the Main Campus Prospective Student Center at (979) 458-0427.
Registration:
Q:
How does the Aggie Recruitment Committee select students to participate in
Whoopin' Weekend 2010?
A:
Whoopin’ Weekend is a conference planned by the Aggie Recruitment
Committee for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in
experiencing college life at Texas A&M University. While we wish we could
allow everyone who wants to participate in Whoopin’ Weekend to do so, we
simply, do not have the resources and facilities to do so. Thus, participation in
Whoopin’ Weekend is limited to 200 students to campus. In order to provide the
fairest selection process to all interested parties the Aggie Recruitment Committee
will be implementing the following selection process for Whoopin’ Weekend
2010:
Q:
When will registration for Whoopin’ Weekend take place?
A:
On Thursday, January 7th, 2010, at 08:00am Central Time, registration will open
and remain open for 48 hours.
The selection process will be conducted on a first come first serve basis based
upon the student’s grade level (sophomore, junior, senior). The Aggie
Recruitment Committee’s goal is to have 20% sophomores, 55% juniors, and 25%
seniors attend Whoopin’ Weekend 2010. If that enrollment goal is not met any
remaining spots will be filled regardless of grade level, based on timestamp of
when the student’s registration form was submitted. After the conference has
been filled remaining students (up to100) will be placed on a waitlist to fill spots
that may become available between the close of registration and the week of the
conference.
Q:
When will notifications regarding acceptance status to the conference be sent
out?
A:
Notification of registration status will be sent out, by e-mail, on January 11,
2010.
The Aggie Recruitment Committee has deemed this selection process to be the
most fair and equitable way to fill these limited spaces. Please contact Eleesha
Blackwell with any questions you might have. Thank you for your interest and
your understanding.
Q:
What is the Cost for Whoopin’ Weekend?
A:
The cost for Whoopin’ Weekend is $100.00. This price covers meals, conference
t-shirt, and supplies for the conference.
Q:
What is the latest day I can cancel my registration for a conference?
A:
You may cancel your registration for the conference at any time, however we do
have a refund deadline.
Travel:
Q:
I am planning to fly to Bryan/College Station, what arrangements should I
make?
A:
You need to contact the conference director by email first, and then when you
send your application and check, you need to attach an itinerary of your departure
and arrival for each day of your traveling for our records. If you
need transportation assistance from the airport to campus, please contact us and
will be more than happy to help you organize your travel to Aggieland!
Q:
Where do I park for a conference?
A:
Parking varies with each conference. Generally, conference parking is located in
the West Campus Garage. Visit the conference's homepage for specific details.
Housing:
Q:
Where do participants stay when attending the conferences?
A:
All participants will stay in the ON CAMPUS RESIDENCE HALLS at Texas
A&M University. Two participants will be hosted by one current student living on
campus. All hosts have been background checked before the conference. If the
participant knows a particular current student living on campus, they may request
to reside with them during the conference; see the rule above for more
information about this policy.
Q:
As a participant, am I allowed to stay with a friend who attends Texas A&M
University while attending the conference?
A:
If your friend is a current student at Texas A&M University, CURRENTLY
LIVES ON CAMPUS, is the same gender as yourself, and has gone through a
background check with our Committee to host for that particular conference, then
you may request that individual to be your host for the conference. Please include
this information on your application. No request is guaranteed and is at the
discretion of the Aggie Recruitment Committee to make changes accordingly if
there is a shortage of available hosting.
Miscellaneous:
Q:
Who should I contact regarding personal matters before and during the
conference?
A:
Please contact the Conference Director(s) as soon as possible for any personal
situations that might arise before the conference. During the conference, please
contact a member of the executive team who will be in a different colored shirt
from conference participants and committee members.
Q:
What items can I bring to the conferences?
A:
See the "What to Bring" section of the "Conferences" page for more information.
Q:
Can I bring my cell phone to a conference?
A:
We ask that during the conference, all participants turn their cell phones off and
keep them in their bags. You may use them during the evenings or for urgent
situations, but please refrain from using them during the day's activities.