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Registration, Forms & Fees
When to Register
Early Registration is April 1–11. Everyone who registers withinthis period will have equal access to workshops and priority consideration for financial assistance.
Registration will temporarily close from April 12–16. Lotteries will occur for oversubscribed workshops. All early registrants will be informed of their assignments.
Standard Registration starts April 17. Workshops and financial assistance will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Beginning June 1, there is a $50 per person late fee for all full-time registrations. Late fees will not be charged for part-time registrations.
Young Friends: Junior Gathering Program participants must be registered by May 31 and High School participants must be registered by June 10. Registration is not complete until FGC receives a Parental Release Form for each registered young Friend (including high school).
2010 Fees
FGC Gathering fees for 2010 are 10% lower than in 2009. See the list of fees for the 2010 Gathering.
How to Register
Online: The easiest and fastest way to register for the Gathering is online starting April 1.
Phone: In lieu of paper registrations, FGC offers phone registrations for attenders who cannot complete the online form. Register by phone on business days and Saturday April 10, 10 am–noon and 1:30–4:30 pm edt. Registration will be temporarily closed April 11–16. Please complete the “Before You Register” checklist (above) before calling.
On-Site (Adults Only): Full-time participants will be charged the standard $50 per person late fee. Workshop choices will be limited. See below for part-time information.
Part-Time Attenders (Adults Only)
Part-time registration is a great way to get a taste of the Gathering. On-campus housing is not available and meals are on a cash basis. Walk-up or advance part-time registrations are $75/day (late fees do not apply).
Free to the Public
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evening programs, the Gathering store, exhibits and the visual arts gallery are open to the public without registration. All other events and activities are limited to registered attenders.
Other Important Dates
Registration Schedule
- June 1 $50 per person late fee begins for all full-time registrations
- June 1 Substantial cancellation penalties begin
- June 10 Deadline for airport or train shuttle reservations*
- June 16 Last date to cancel registrations
- July 4 Gathering on-site check-in 2–10 pm, Bowling Green Stat
Exhibits, Interest Groups, etc.
- May 7 Deadline for Friday night Interest Group proposals*
- May 31 Deadline for Gathering Store consignment arrangements, requests for exhibit space, Quaker organization presentations and intent-to-show forms*
