Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Is there a difference in registration fee between NMC members and non-members?
No. Pre-registration is the same for NMC members and non-members.

Is there a registration discount for additional people from the same farm or same company?
No.

May I register for an event on just one day, or do I need to attend both days of the conference?
You may select events on just one day or both days.

What are the deadlines for registration?
To receive the pre-registration discount for the general session (main program on Wednesday), your payment must be received at the NMC office by May 20. After this date you must register onsite. The deadline for signing up for the NMC short courses is also May 20, however the courses may fill up before the deadline. On-site registration for short courses will not be accepted the day of the meeting UNLESS there is space available. You must contact the NMC office directly to find out.

Are credit cards accepted?
Yes.

Do you send out confirmations for registration?
Confirmations are emailed to registrants who provide an email address.

Can I get a refund if I cancel?
Full refunds are provided if made online or in writing prior to May 17. A $25 administrative fee will apply to all cancellations after May 17. No refunds are provided after May 26. All requests must be made online or in writing (fax or email).

Questions on the Short Courses

May I take more than one short course?
No. The courses run concurrently.

If a course is full, may I be put on a waiting list?
No. Waiting lists are not maintained.

What is the registration deadline for the NMC short courses?
May 20 .

How do I know if a short course still has space available?
Enrollment status for each course is updated on a regular basis. Check the meetings updates and announcements section or contact the NMC office to find out if a course has filled up.

Are short course registrations accepted after the deadline?
The pre-registration deadline is May 20. Onsite registration will not be accepted for the short course unless there is space available. You must contact the NMC office to check whether you may register for a short course on-site.

Do you send out confirmation of short course registration?
Confrimations will be sent to registrants who have provided an email address.

Can I get a refund if I cancel a short course registration?
Full refunds for short courses are provided if made in writing (or online) by May 17. A $25 administrative fee is assessed on all cancellations after May 17. No refunds are provided after May 26.

Continuing Education Credits

Are continuing education credits available?
Yes. The American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS) has approved 5 CEUs for the main general session program on Thursday, May 28. The pre-conference short courses (May 27) have been approved for 4 CEUs, except for the on-farm workshop on animal welfare, which is 7 CEUs.


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