Conference Planning Timeline

Register for the 12th Annual Global Classrooms International Model UN Conference!

During this time, advisors should work with students to prepare and plan for the Conference.

If you are new to Model UN, visit Model UN 101: Getting Started.

Registration Closes

Registration may close before this date if the conference reaches its capacity. Register early to ensure participation.

Confirm with your students that they can commit to attending the conference. Notify UNA-USA immediately regarding any changes in the attendance of conference participants.

Invoices Sent to Schools

Schools will receive an invoice regarding payment for the number of students and extra advisors as indicated on your registration form.

Schools Fees Due (Non-Refundable)

Schools will have the option of paying online immediately with a credit/debit card or mailing a check. All checks must be made out to "UNA-USA", postmarked and received by this date.

Late payment will result in an invalid registration form, and your school will not be considered registered to attend the conference or receive country assignments. Paying via credit/debit card is highly recommended.

Review full payment information.

Country Assignments Posted

Country assignments will be posted on the website.

If your school is unable to fill the country assignment spot, notify UNA-USA as soon as possible. No refunds will be given out at this point.

Background guides will be posted shortly after this.

December 2009
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February 2010

During this time, students should be researching and preparing for the conference.

Visit the online Model UN Preparation Guide to read tips on research, public speaking, writing resolutions, caucusing and more.

Begin processing the necessary forms at your school to request payment of delegate and chaperone fees. Schools will be charged a $50 late fee for all payments received after the due date.

Final drop date for number of delegates

Any changes to the number of delegates coming from each school must be indicated by today. Past this date, all schools are financially responsible for every spot they are registered for. There is a long waiting list to attend the UNA-USA conference, and in an effort to accommodate as many schools as possible, organizers need to be permitted to fill available spots.

Deadline for All Delegate and Extra Advisor Fees to be Submitted

By this date, all payment must be received from schools. Late payments will result in a $50 penalty fee.

UN Security Regulation Notice:

Any adults that are not listed as part of the official school delegation and accounted for on the invoice will NOT be given a security badge and will not be permitted to enter the UN. No exceptions will be made to this rule. Any additional chaperones or parents attending must be accounted and paid for in advance

April 29, 2011

Position Papers and Video Release Forms Due

All position papers should have been submitted by this date. Position paper submission instructions.

Collect a signed Video and Photography Release Form from each of your delegates.

Advisors should also use this time to review Global Classrooms Model UN Conference policies and procedures with your students in the Conference Guide.

• Review the Conference Code of Conduct.
  Please note: Any iPods, cell phones, magazines or items of this nature seen in committee will be confiscated by committee staff, and only returned to delegates at the end of the conference.
• Review the Conference Dress Code.
• Review the Guidelines for Performance.

Review the Conference Schedule.

Bring your well prepared students to the 12th Annual GC International Model UN Conference at UN Headquarters and Grand Hyatt New York.

Enjoy watching your students in committee and meet with other Model UN advisors from around the world.