Workshop Dates, Deadlines, & Fee Information
Dates & Fees
Policy Debate:
4 Weeks: June 20 - July 17, 2010 | $3100
3 Weeks: June 20 - July 10, 2010 | $2200
2 Weeks: June 20 - July 3, 2010 | $1600
Lincoln Douglas Debate:
Three Weeks: June 20 - July 10, 2010 | $2200
Two Weeks: June 20 - July 3, 2010 | $1600
Congressional Debate, Public Forum Debate, Public Speaking:
Two Weeks: June 20 - July 3, 2010 | $1600
Teacher's Institute (Mentor Program):
Two Weeks: June 20 - July 3, 2010 | $600. Click here for more information.
Arrival & Departure Information
*Arrival: Checkin occurs from 10am-3pm in the dorm lobby on day one of each session. For more information about our dorm location, please check for updates on our Frequent Questions page. Arriving flights MUST be scheduled to arrive between 8am and 2pm on the first day of institute!
*Departure: Students must check out on the last day of their institute session by noon. We ask that parents arrive to pick up students between 7am and noon. Departing flights MUST be scheduled to depart between 8am and 2pm on the last day of institute!
*Be sure to note the student's name in the memo line of all mailed payments!
Payment Information
A deposit of $800 is required within 2 weeks of the receipt of your application to reserve your spot.
For all applications received after May 30, a deposit payment of $800 is due by June 10.
You may check your payment status and history at any time by logging in and clicking "Register & Update."
Regular Application deadline for all workshops: June 1, 2010
Applications received after June 1, 2010 are subject to a $100 fee.
Late Registration ends June 10, 2010 at NOON. No applications will be accepted after this time.
Required Forms should be submitted by June 15, 2010. Please mail forms ASAP!
All payments are non-refundable.
Payment Methods & Deadlines
All payment methods are subject to the same deposit amounts and deadlines.
Mailed payments:
You may check "Register & Update" to see if we have received your mailed payments/forms. Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing of mailed forms/payments.
Payable to:
UNT Debate
1155 Union Circle #305268
Denton TX 76203
Deposit ($800): 2 weeks after receiving application acceptance or June 15, whichever comes first.
Remainder: may be paid anytime before or during registration.
Credit card payments:
Students paying online are subject to the same deposit amounts and deadlines. You may apply payments to your student account through the website. Please feel free to call to make your credit card payment over the phone. All credit card payments are subject to a transaction fee of 3.5% of the payment amount.
Additional Information
Please make all checks payable to UNT Debate. Be sure to note the student's name in the memo line of all mailed payments.
Students may not be admitted to the workshop at registration without receipt of full payment.
Returned checks are subject to the highest allowable fee.
All payments are non-refundable.
Financial Aid and Scholarship Information
Financial Aid: very limited financial assistance is available for those who would benefit significantly from attending the workshop but would otherwise be unable to afford to attend. Individual awards are generally limited to $500. In order to qualify, we request that applicants submit letters supporting the aid decision from the student, a parent/guardian, and coach. Requests for aid will be considered on an individual rolling basis, and all aid will be awarded by May 15.
UDL Discounts: students from any particular UDL program receive discounts of 1/2 the cost of tuition. This discount applies for any participants who currently debate at a UDL-member school regardless of who contributes to tuition payments. It may not be combined with squad discounts.
Squad Discounts: students attending from the same program are eligible for discounts when several students from their squad pay a deposit to attend any workshop. Each student from qualifying squads sending 8+ students will receive a discount of $100 per week. Each student from qualifying squads sending 5+ students will receive a discount of $50 per week.
Optional Fees
Transportation fee: $70 for shuttle transportation to and from the airport or bus/train station
Microwave/Refrigerator rental fee: $60 for the duration of your stay
These items must be added to your shopping cart in the online store or purchased at registration.
Transportation Details
During available windows, the institute will meet students and transport them from and back to either Love Field, DFW, or Greyhound Denton. Students will be met in baggage claim by a staff member wearing an official institute shirt. Be sure to log in after applying and complete the transportation portion of your application form.
A $70 round trip fee and all necessary information are due by June 15 to secure transportation. You must either place a transportation fee in your store shopping cart and checkout with a credit card or mail payment to our address () by June 15 to be eligible. Flights should be scheduled into DFW or Love Field (DAL) only. Please feel comfortable emailing your flight arrangements or calling on the day of the flight to confirm your child's made it safely.
*Due to the difficulty of meeting airline personnel at the gate, it is HIGHLY ADVISED that parents NOT send students as "unaccompanied minors" if given an option.
**Available shuttle windows: Arriving flights should be scheduled for the first scheduled date of the workshop session to arrive between 8am and 2pm. Departing flights should be scheduled to depart between 8am and 2pm on the last scheduled date of the workshop session. There are no exceptions to this policy! |
