Registration Information

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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Tuition:
In order to secure enrollment in Gaelic Roots 2003, payment must be received in full at the time of registration. Reservations and partial payments are not accepted for registration or for housing. Children 14 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration will close when 400 students are enrolled (due to the popularity of Gaelic Roots, in the last three years registration officially closed at the end of February).

To cancel your registration and receive a refund (less a $100 processing fee), you must notify us by April 1st, 2003. Cancellations received between April 2nd to June 1st will receive a 50% refund of student tuition fees. No tuition refunds after June 2nd. If you have registered for campus housing we will refund your housing fees in full.

We do keep a waiting list once registration is closed. We will contact you according to the date your registration was received should there be any cancellations.

The cost of tuition for Gaelic Roots 2003 is $400.00.

Tuition includes:

* all classes, workshops and lectures
* all Céilithe and Seisiúns
* all evening recitals and dance exhibitions
* Monday evening’s outdoor dinner buffet
* Wednesday evening’s Seisiún and Dance Cruise on Boston Harbor
* Transportation to the boat cruise
* Thursday evening’s Master Concert
* Friday evening’s outdoor dinner
* Free parking in the lower campus parking garage
* Free access to the Boston College swimming and recreation center

A reduced fee of $360.00 is available for children 12 years and under. Tuition includes:

A special registration tuition is available for accompanying parents and/or guardians for $165.00. Only one parent or guardian may accompany a registered student. The package includes:

* all lectures
* all Céilithe and Seisiúns
* all evening recitals and dance exhibitions
* Monday evening’s outdoor dinner buffet
* Wednesday evening’s Seisiún and Dance Cruise on Boston Harbor
* Transportation to the boat cruise
* Thursday evening’s Master Concert
* Friday evening’s outdoor dinner
* Free parking in the lower campus parking garage
* Free access to the Boston College swimming and recreation center

Saturday evening's Gaelic Roots Farewell Concert is not included in your tuition or Parent Registration Package. Tickets may be purchased on your registration form for $30.00 each. Because this event is open to the public, it sells out very quickly so please order your tickets early!! Extra tickets for the Boat Cruise and Thursday’s Master’s Concert can be ordered by using the Ticket Order Form.

Accompanying spouses of a fully registered student may also purchase the Parent/Guardian Package for $165.00. (Spouses will not be able to obtain Boston College housing because of space limitations). ________________________________________________________________________________
Registration:
You may register over the Internet by using our web site, or by printing out the registration form and mailing or faxing it to the Gaelic Roots office. You may also use the registration form in our 2003 Gaelic Roots brochure. Registration is limited to 400 students, so please register as soon as possible. Registration will close once 400 students have signed up for Gaelic Roots.
When you register by e-mail; post or FAX, you should receive an acceptance letter confirming your enrollment. If you do not receive an acceptance letter within 20 days, you should call our office at (617) 552-1772 to inquire about your application's status.
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Transportation:
Transportation between Boston College and off-campus events will be provided for all registered students and adults who have purchased the parent package. These busses are only for registered participants and not the general public.
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Accommodations:

Accommodations will be available on campus for a limited number of registered students and one accompanying parent/guardian. Registration for housing will be
on a first-come-first-serve bases. We only have a limited number of rooms so please register early if you plan to stay on campus. You must submit a separate Housing Registration Form in order to sign up for on-campus accommodations.
*Tuition fees do not include the cost of housing.

There are no single rooms available. Those wishing to have a single room should check the Off-Campus Accommodations list on our Web site.

Living in the dorms while attending Gaelic Roots is a convenient way to have easy access to all classes, evening programs, transportation to off-campus events and all other Gaelic Roots activities. It is also less expensive than staying in hotels and B&Bs in the high priced Boston market. However, if you chose to stay in the dorms you should remember that these rooms are functional but they do not comparable to modern day hotels and do not have the conveniences you would find in a hotel. If you do not think you can adjust to living in a dorm, please see our Off-Campus Accommodations list on our Web site.

Campus Housing (rates per person):

Double occupancy 7 nights $260
Double occupancy 6 nights $225
Double occupancy 5 nights $185

All rooms are part of a 2- or 3-bedroom suite. All suites have a refrigerator, sink, eating & lounge area, and air conditioning (kitchen utensils are not provided in the suites). Linen service will be provided but blankets are not available. You MAY wish to bring a blanket, radio, alarm clock, coffee/tea maker, dishes, or utensils to make your stay more comfortable. Coin operated laundry machines are available on the first floor of the dormitory. Each room is equipped with an active phone jack but you will need to bring your own phone. You will need a phone credit card for long distance calls.

For classes you should bring a small tape recorder (with extra batteries), manuscript paper & pencil, and extra strings or dance shoes "just in case".
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Food Service at Boston College:
Boston College has a full service cafeteria across the street from the dorm; for all students, teachers and guests. It opens at 7:30am and closes at 6:30pm 7 days per week. It serves a large variety of foods including a daily salad bar, short order counter and hot meal service. Snack foods and orders to go can also be purchased in the cafeteria. There is also a second cafeteria (serves lunch only) near the Carney Building, the location of most of the Gaelic Roots dance classes.
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Transportation and Directions to Boston College:
Boston College is easily accessible from the airport by Boston’s subway system (T). The campus is located at the last stop on the B-train of the Green Line. The Boston College Web site (bc.edu) will also give you directions. When you register you will receive an acceptance letter with detailed directions to Boston College.
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Boston College Campus:
Boston College is a hilly campus and most of the classrooms are on the upper level of the campus. Dorms and the cafeteria are on the lower level of the campus. There is an elevator in the seven story-parking garage for students who do not wish to use the
stairs to walk to the upper campus.