Is college credit available?
Regretfully, no. Due to College of William and Mary requirements it is not possible for us to provide college credit for this event. Participants who attend the institute for at least 25 hours will receive a certificate stating that they have attended.

Is there on campus housing? Does the registration fee include housing?
Participants are on their own for housing. We have made arrangements with two local hotels to provide group rates. Reservations for hotel accommodations may be made by contacting the La Quinta Inn at 757-253-1663 ($89/night; located several miles from campus, but a hotel shuttle will be provided) or the Williamsburg Hospitality House at 1-800-932-9192 ($119/night; within walking distance of campus). Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and must be reserved by June 28 , 2008. Participants must mention the William and Mary AP Institute to receive conference rates. To locate other area hotels, contact the Williamsburg Hotel and Motel Association at 1-800-999-4485 or visit www.williamsburghotel.com.

Are meals included in the registration fee?
There will be a light continental breakfast provided each morning. On Monday morning it will be in the University Center where you come to register and where there will be an opening session. For the rest of the week breakfast will be set up in whichever building your class is in. Light afternoon snacks will also be provided each day in your building. You are on your own for lunch and dinner. A list of area restaurants will be provided with the materials you receive at registration. There are a number of restaurants that are in walking distance of the campus.

Where will my class be?
You will check in at the University Center Monday morning. A number of the classes will be held in that building. The rest of the classes will be held in various academic buildings on campus. Because undergraduate summer classes (as well as other conferences) will still be in session while you are here, institute classes typically are in at least 6 different buildings. Classrooms will not be assigned until July, and you will receive that information in your final confirmation packet that we send out in July.

What airport should I fly into? How do I get to Williamsburg?
Travel information is available here.

I sent in my registration form and I have not heard anything back. Am I registered?
You should receive an initial confirmation letter with an invoice/involvement record within two weeks of receipt of your registration. If you have not received anything, please call 757-221-2166 to confirm that your registration form has been received. We receive calls each year in July from individuals who have submitted paperwork through their school system that never makes it here, or who have mailed it in and we never receive it. If you don’t here from us, call! Final confirmation packets, that will include a map, parking pass, letter from your instructor, etc, will be mailed after July 5th.

Is there still space? Your registration deadline has not passed.
We are required to strictly limit the number of registrants for the classes. As subjects become full information will be posted on our web site.

What do I need to bring?
If there are specific items you need to bring for your subject, the letter from your instructor that you will receive in July will tell you. Otherwise, bring something to write with, something to write on, something to carry all the books you will get, your school calendar, any text book that you have questions about or would like to share, any lessons or activities that you want to share. Also, since you will be sitting all day (for the most part), you may want to bring a cushion to provide some padding to the chairs.

What is the dress code?
Williamsburg in July/August is hot and humid. The buildings will be hot or cold (we don’t control the temperature!). Dress so that you will be comfortable sitting for much of the day, often in those little chairs with the arm desks, and walking outside in the heat. Dress to be comfortable.

What else do I need to know?
Please keep in mind that the College of William and Mary is a residential campus. What does that mean for you? It means that you may not be able to park near the building that your class is in. You should be prepared to walk to get to your building, to get to lunch, and between the University Center, parking, and your building.

You will receive a lot (a lot!) of text books to take back with you. Some subjects will receive more than others, but typically everyone will receive at least 4 different titles. Keep this in mind when packing, or be prepared to ship them back.

Any questions not covered here?
Call 757-221-2166 or email cfge@wm.edu.