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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 Click Here
  2. By Fax - Fill out the application and fax it. Applications forms can be found on our brochures or by clicking on the course fax web page: Margarine Fax | Biodiesel Fax | Vegetable Oil Fax 
  3. By Mail - Fill out an application and mail it.
  4. E-Mail - You can e-mail us your information.

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 :

  • MasterCard
  • VISA
  • American Express
  • Diners Club

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 a hotel in College Station 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 and Hotel for each course are listed under Accomodations on the course's brochure and description web page: Margarine | Biodiesel | Vegetable Oil.  If the Hotel is unavailable, please contact the Short Course Coordinator 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: 979-693-7500; FAX: 979-846-7361
Web address:  http://www.hiltoncs.com

Hampton Inn College Station

320 Texas Avenue South

College Station, TX, 77840, USA

PH: 979-846-0184; FAX: 919-268-5807

Web Address:  Hampton Inn College Station



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 (979-693-7500) or the Hampton Inn (979-846-0184), refer to which hotel your short course is staying at, upon arrival at Easterwood Airport or courtesy van service.
If you rent a car the hotel address is:

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

Hampton Inn College Station

320 Texas Avenue South

College Station, TX, 77840, USA

Web Address:  Hampton Inn College Station


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 or Hampton Inn will have a courtesy van that will take you to the hotel (979-693-7500; 979-846-0184).

There will be a bus at the hotel to pick up short course participants every morning at 7:40 A.M. 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?
For the Biodiesel and Vegetable Oil Processing Short Courses, all lectures will be held at Rudder Tower on the main 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) for afternoon demonstations.

For the Margarine Short Course, all lectures and demonstrations will be held at the Riverside Campus. 


What is the weather like in College Station?
 College Station temperatures in March are from 73 - 50 ºF (23 - 10 ºC).
College Station temperatures in May are from 85 - 65 ºF (29 - 18 ºC).

College Station temperatures in October are from 82 - 59 ºF (28 - 15ºC).

For more weather information:

     Click here for current conditions

     Click here for a Monthly Averages Graph

     Click here for a Monthly Averages Table

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What is the Dress Code?
Dress will be casual. Wear something comfortable. There will be demonstrations.


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 before the course begins; often those who come to Sunday's activities are more comfortable Monday morning.


What time does the course officially finish?
Please check the description web page (Margarine | Biodiesel | Vegetable Oil).