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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, 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 form webpage.  Membrane Fax | Desalination 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 for the Registration Fee?
There are three ways to pay for Registration:

1. By Check - You can send a check to the address below:

C/O : Mr. Carl J. Vavra
Food Protein Research & Development Center
Texas A&M University
Cater-Mattill Hall
373 Olsen Boulevard
College Station, Texas 77845-2476 USA
Telephone: 979-845-2758
Fax: 979-845-2744
Email: cjvavra@tamu.edu

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 the College Station Hilton and Conference Center for Short Course participants at a special rate for single occupancy.  Ask for the rate specifically and mention the Group Code.  Hotel reservations must be received 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:  Membrane | Desalination.  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

PH: 800/445-8667
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 Thursday 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 to Cater-Mattil Hall (TAMU Campus) for afternoon demonstations.


What is the weather like in College Station?
College Station temperatures in April are from 79 - 57 ºF (26 - 14 ºC).

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


For more weather information:

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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.


What time does the course officially finish?
For exact times, check the description web page (Membrane | Desalination). The Bus will pick up participants at 5:00PM at Food Protein-Cater-Mattil Hall and then return them back to the hotel.