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Registration and Information

Early registration deadline: 11:59 p.m. MDT on 6 Sept. EVENT SPACE REQUEST
The group alumni reception is back for 2022 and we hope to see
Cancelation deadline: 11:59 p.m. MDT on 12 Sept. many schools return. 1 Sept. is the LAST day to submit a request
for event space and event listing at community.geosociety.org/
Take advantage of early registration prices and ensure your gsa2022/connect/events/plan.
spot on field trips, short courses, and events by registering now
at community.geosociety.org/gsa2022/registration. ACCOMMODATIONS & SERVICES
GSA strives to create a welcoming, inclusive, and professional
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS experience for every attendee. Let us know in advance of the
The Student Volunteer Program is now open. Help us out by meeting if you have needs that require further attention. Most
volunteering to work at least ten hours at the meeting, and we’ll dietary considerations can be met without any extra charge. Be
help you out by covering the cost of your registration! See how sure to provide your request when registering online. GSA will
the meeting works from the inside, and fill vital roles that help to also have a self-care room and nursing room onsite.
make the meeting a success for everyone. Detailed information
and sign-up links are online at community.geosociety.org/ CRITICAL HOUSING DATES
gsa2022/registration/volunteers. 6 Sept.: The last day to cancel hotel rooms without a penalty.
14 Sept.: Room rates are guaranteed as long as there are rooms
STUDENT/EARLY CAREER PROFESSIONAL available in the GSA block.
TRAVEL GRANTS 29 Sept.: All changes, cancelations, and name substitutions must
Various groups are offering grants to help defray your costs for be finalized through Orchid.Events (OE).
registration, field trips, travel, etc. Check the website at community After 29 Sept.: You must contact the hotel directly for all changes,
.geosociety.org/gsa2022/connect/student-ecp/travel-grants for cancelations, and new reservations.
application and deadline information. Note: Eligibility criteria and Once you receive your hotel acknowledgement and have booked
deadline dates may vary by grant. The deadline to apply for the your travel, please review your hotel arrival/departure dates for
GSA Student Travel Grant is 6 Sept. accuracy. If you do not show up on the date of your scheduled
arrival, the hotel will release your room and you will be charged
EVENTS REQUIRING TICKETS/ADVANCE for one night’s room and tax. If you have travel delays and cannot
REGISTRATION arrive on your scheduled arrival date, please contact the hotel
Several GSA Divisions and Associated Societies will hold directly to make the hotel aware of your new arrival date.
breakfasts, lunches, receptions, and awards presentations that
require a ticket and/or advance registration (see the meeting web- ROOM SHARING/RIDE SHARING
site for a complete list). Ticketed events are open to everyone, and Use the GSA Roommates & Rides board at community
tickets can be purchased in advance when you register. If you are .geosociety.org/gsa2022/travel/rooms-rides to share housing,
not attending the meeting but would like to purchase a ticket to airport shuttles, and/or carpool. You can also use this service to
one of these events, please contact the GSA Meetings Department meet up with your colleagues at the meeting.
at meetings@geosociety.org.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Learn more about how GSA Connects 2022 is making this
meeting happen with health and safety as a top priority at
community.geosociety.org/gsa2022/information/health.

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