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Short Course Frequently Asked Questions

 

How do I register?
There are four ways to register:

  1. On The Web - To Register on the web please: Aqua | Pet Food | Snack | TVP
  2. By Fax - Fill out the application and fax it. Applications forms can be found on our brochures or by clicking here: short course fax registration.
  3. By Mail - Fill out an application and mail it to 2476 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843 U.S.A.
  4. E-Mail - You can e-mail us your information at shortcourse@tamu.edu

How do I pay the Registration Fee?
There are three ways to pay for Registration:

1. By Check - Make checks payable to: TEES (Texas Engineering Experiment Station) and mail to

                                        

                                         TEES Fiscal Office,

                                         3124 TAMU,

                                         College Station, TX 77843-3124

 

2. By Credit Card - You can pay by credit card using :

3. By Invoice - We can send your company an invoice.


How do I get Reservations for the Hotel?
Reservations for lodging should be made directly by attendee. A block of rooms has been reserved at the College Station Hilton and Conference Center for short Course participants at the special rate plus tax for single or double occupancy. Ask for the rate specifically and mention the Group Code. Hotel reservations must be received before the Hotel due date in order to get special rates. Other hotels may be more expensive because the rooms for the short courses are booked over a year in advance.  The special rate and Group Code and Hotel due date for each course are listed under Accomodations on the course's brochure and description web page: Aqua | Pet Food | Snack | TVP. If the Hotel is unavailable, please contact the Short Course Coordinator at shortcourse@tamu.edu for assistance.  A list of other hotels in the Bryan/College Station area can be found here.

College Station Hilton & Conference Center
801 University Drive, East
College Station, Texas 77840, USA.
PH: 1-800-455-8667; FAX: 979/846-7361
Web address : http://www.hiltoncs.com

      

What is the name of the airport in College Station?
The name of the College Station Airport is Easterwood Airport . The code for the College Station Airport is CLL.

Directions from Easterwood Airport


How to get from Houston to College Station
George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH)
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)


How to get from Dallas to College Station
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)


How to get from Austin to College Station
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport


How do I get from the College Station Airport to the Hotel?
Short Course participants should call the Hilton Hotel (693-7500) upon arrival at Easterwood Airport for courtesy van service.
If you rent a car the Hilton Hotel address is:

College Station Hilton & Conference Center
801 University Drive, East
College Station, Texas 77840, USA.
Web address : http://www.hiltoncs.com


Do I need to rent a car while I am in College Station?
If you are arriving at Easterwood Airport (College Station) the Hilton Hotel will have a courtesy van that will take you to the hotel (693-7500).

There will be a bus at the Hilton Hotel to pick up short course participants every morning at 7:40 A.M. Monday thru Friday which will take the participants to and from lectures and social functions. There is little parking available on the campus of Texas A&M University so we strongly advise that you do not park on campus.


Where are the short course classes going to be held?
All lectures will be held at Rudder Tower on the campus of Texas A&M University.
Participants will be taken by bus to Riverside Campus, and to Food Protein R&D Center (Cater-Mattil Hall, TAMU Campus) and the Cereal Quality Laboratory (Heep Hall, TAMU Campus) for afternoon demonstations.


What is the weather like in College Station?
College Station temperatures in January are from 61 - 40 ºF (16 - 4 ºC).
College Station temperatures in February are from 66 - 44 ºF (19 - 7 ºC).

College Station temperatures in August are from 96 - 73 ºF (36 - 23 ºC).

College Station temperatures in September are from 91 - 69 ºF (33 - 21 ºC).


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What is the Dress Code?
Dress will be casual. Wear something comfortable. There will be demonstrations in the afternoon Monday through Thursday.


Does the course begin on Sunday?
All of the activities on Sunday are optional. However, we strongly encourage attendance on Sunday for multiple reasons. Registering on Sunday will save time Monday morning and reduce any delays from Monday morning's registrations. The announcements on Sunday explain how the course works, including what to do if you miss the bus in the morning. Coming to the Sunday activities also allows everyone to meet and socialize and before the course begins; often those who come to Sunday's activities are more comfortable Monday morning.


What time does the course officially finish?
All of the Extrusion Short Courses finish on Friday with the last lecture ending before noon; for exact times, check the description web page (Aqua | Pet Food | Snack | TVP). However, during the Aquaculture Short Course, there is an optional tour of the Texas A&M University Aquacultural Research and Teaching Facility by Dr. Delbert Gatlin. The Bus will pick up participants at 1:30 P.M. at the Hilton Hotel and then return them back to the hotel by 3:00 P.M.