Pre-registration for the 17th Berkshire Conference is now open to all.
Early Bird Registration
- Full Time/Fully Employed - $200
- Grad/Retired/Low Income (Under $25,000)/Unemployed - $100
- Berkshire Conference Members not on a panel - $190
- K-12 Teachers - $100
Regular Registration - After March 1, 2017
- Full Time/ Fully Employed - $225
- Grad/Retired/Low Income (Under $25,000)/Unemployed - $100
- Berkshire Conference Members - $215
- K-12 Teachers - $100
A day pass of $75 may be purchased at the conference
High School and College Undergraduates should contact BC2017@hofstra.edu to discuss registration options.
Registration for dormitory rooms, meal plans, and guests is open.
You can re-enter your registration page to register for dormitory rooms and meal plans. You may register for dormitory rooms until May 8, 2017 and meals until May 15, 2017.
See 'Hofstra Housing Information' and 'Frequently Asked Questions' below for details.For meal menus click here.
The Berkshire Conference has reserved blocs of rooms in local hotels.
See 'Area Hotel Information' below for details.Questions: Please contact us at BC2017@hofstra.edu
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Hofstra Housing Information
Reservations for Hofstra housing are now closed.
Meal Information
Meals are available for purchase until May 15, 2017
We strongly advise conference registrants to purchase one of the meal plans or tickets for box lunches, reception and barbecue.
You can download the menu here.
If you choose a meal plan, there is no need to make any other food selections. The meal plans include the Presidential reception and the barbecue.
A limited selection of food may be purchased for cash at campus eateries on Thursday and Friday. There are a number of chain restaurants within walking distance of the campus but most area restaurants are at least a 5 to 10 minute drive from campus.
Meal Options:
- Ten (10) Meal Plan – Beginning with lunch on Thursday 6/1 through lunch on Sunday 6/4 (this includes four lunches, three breakfasts, one dinner (6/1), reception/light dinner (6/2) and barbecue (6/3) — ($140.00)
- Eight (8) Meal Plan – Beginning with breakfast on Friday 6/2 through lunch on Sunday 6/4 (this includes three lunches, three breakfasts, reception/light dinner (6/2) and barbecue (6/3) — ($110.00)
- Six (6) Meal Plan – Begins with lunch on Friday 6/2 through breakfast on Sunday 6/4 (this includes two lunches, two breakfasts, reception/light dinner (6/2) and barbecue (6/3) — ($90.00)
- Thursday Box Lunch – ($10.00)
- Friday Box Lunch – ($10.00)
- Saturday Box Lunch – ($10.00)
- Sunday Box Lunch – ($10.00)
- Reception/Light Dinner – 6/2 (included in meal plans) – ($15.00)
- Barbecue – 6/3 (included in meal plans)- ($25.00)
Area Hotel Information
Please call hotel directly to make reservations.
NOTE: ALL RESERVATIONS AT THE DISCOUNTED RATE ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. WHEN MAKING YOUR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS A PARTICIPANT IN THE HOFSTRA BERKSHIRE CONFERENCE.
LONG IS LAND MARRIOTT HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER
101 James Doolittle Blvd.
Uniondale, NY 11553
Attn: Reservations Manager
Tel: (516) 794-3800
Fax: (516) 794-5936
Room rate before January 15, 2017: $179 + tax and fees
Room rate after January 15, 2017: $189 + tax and fees
Cut off date: May 10, 2017
Single/Double/Triple/Quad occupancy.
All reservations will be held until 6 p.m. of day of arrival unless accompanied by the first night's room deposit or a major credit card. Two restaurants on-site, including Champions sports bar. The closest full-service hotel to Hofstra. Rate includes complimentary access to full health club and internet.
HYATT PLACE
5 North Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
Attn: Reservations Manager
Tel: 1-800-833-1516
Room rate: $185 + tax and fees
Cut off date: April 15, 2017
To Book Online:
1. Click here 2. Enter in the Dates Needed
3. Click on the 2nd Link to enter the Group Code G-HOFB into the box labeled “Corporate/Group#”
4. Please Note that a $30.00 Incidental Hold will be place onto the Credit Card given at the time of Check-in, per day. If anything is ordered to the room, it is taken from these funds, if not, it is placed back onto the card at check-out.
To Book by Phone:
1. Call the Reservation Line 1-888-492-8847
2. State the Dates Needed for the Hofstra Summer Conference. Group Block Rate $185 ++ per room, per night for the 1-King with pull-out or for the 2-Queen Beds with pull-out
3. Please Note that a $30.00 Incidental Hold will be place onto the Credit Card given at the time of Check-in, per day. If anything is ordered to the room, it is taken from these funds, if not, it is placed back onto the card at check-out.
Complimentary Deluxe Hot Buffet is included. Bakery Café on site offering Starbucks coffees and baked goods. The Gallery at Westbury Plaza shopping mall is located across the street (Bloomingdale’s Outlet, Trader Joes, Nordstrom Rack and many more).
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT – WESTBURY LONG ISLAND
1800 Privado Road
Westbury, NY 11590
Attn: Reservations Manager
Tel: (516) 542-1001
Room rate: $179 + tax and fees
Cut off date: May 1, 2017
To Book Online:
Click here
Red Roof PLUS+ Long Island – Garden City
699 Dibblee Drive
Westbury, NY 11590
Attn: Reservations Manager
Tel: 1-800-733-7663
Fax: (516) 794-2539
Room Rate: $134.99 + tax and fees
Discount Code: B266HBCHOW
Cut off date: May 3, 2017
There is an additional $1.50 Safe Fee, plus tax, per night. If safe is not used please advise the front desk at check out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the meal options?
You can download the menu here.How do I register for housing?
Housing registration is part of the meeting registration process. If you haven’t registered for the meeting yet, do so now and book your Hofstra Housing at the same time.I already registered, how do I register for housing?
Access your existing registration. On step 1. Registrant, click the icon under ‘Requested Information’. Read through and scroll down to register for housing.What if I’m registered/registering, but don’t want to stay in Hofstra Housing?
On step 1. Registrant, click the icon under ‘Requested Information’. Read through and scroll down and select ‘No’, I will be staying in a hotel and making my own arrangements’.What if I’m registered/registering, but don’t know if I want to stay in Hofstra Housing?
On step 1. Registrant, click the icon under ‘Requested Information’. Read through and scroll down and select ‘No’, I will be staying in a hotel and making my own arrangements’. You can go back any time before May 1, 2017, to change your selection and register for housing.How do I add myself to a registration?
When you click ‘Register’ you will be given an Email Address field and asked to search. If you are a panelist or other meeting participant already, be sure to use the same email address as you did for that purpose.
If not, just search the email address you would like to use for communications regarding your BERKS registration.
If you are not found in the system, you will be prompted to add your personal information.I’m having technical difficulty, who do I contact?
You can email berks@confex.com at any time, or call 401-334-0220 Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 6pm Eastern Time for assistance.
If you call, please be sure to be at your computer to facilitate the resolution of your issue.
If you email, please provide as much information as possible to facilitate the resolution of your issue. You will receive a response within 24 hours.Refunds & Cancellations
Registrations may be cancelled and refunded up to April 1, 2017 without charge, after 4/1/2017 a $50 fee will be assessed for all cancellations. Cancellations after May 25, 2017 will not be refunded.
You may direct any questions regarding this policy to BC2017@hofstra.edu.