Plan Your Trip

Six ways to raise money to pay for this conference.
How to save money at the conference.

Complete the registration form and confirm with ASGA. Register early to save. ASGA members save $100 per person. Not sure who’s attending? Enter “TBD” — you can update names later.

• Registration tips
• Sample excuse letter for professors (optional)
• Sample delegate contract (optional)
• Sample press release (optional)

Start at the Hotel page.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the closest airport to the conference location (10.2 miles). LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (12.8 miles), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (22.5 miles), and Westchester County Airport (HPN) (42.3 miles) are other airports that may provide cheaper or more convenient flights.

Remember, you will need transportation from the airport to your hotel and then to the conference location. ASGA recommends Uber/Lyft or the taxi system, which is far more convenient and less costly than using a rental car and paying for parking at your hotel and at the conference location. Public transportation is an option as well, but make sure you plan out your route in advance.A taxi from Newark is about $45, while a taxi from LaGuardia will cost $55, and Kennedy $80 or more. A shared van from the 3 main airports will cost at least $25 per person, with discounts for larger groups.Uber or Lyft may be less expensive options.

Unless you’re coming from a nearby institution, ASGA doesn’t recommend driving yourself. Parking is a challenge and is quite expensive in the nation’s largest city. If you drive, please be prepared for $40 or more parking fees per day at your hotel.

Here are Directions.

Your attire should be “business casual” at all conference functions.

Bring SG business cards, brochures, constitutions, sweatshirts, and swag to exchange with delegates from across the country.

While the nightlife is hot, it’s usually pretty cool in the Big Apple in April. Expect highs in the 60s and lows dipping into the 40s. Check the local weather here.

Then you can decide on which workshops to attend and be aware of when the conference starts and ends. The schedule is here.

Don’t just attend the conference. Come home with ideas that can make your SG better.

START HERE: NEW!

ASGA Conference Assessment & Action Plan (PDF)
Our new printable assessment helps each attendee record what they learned, steal great ideas from other SGs, and figure out what needs to improve back on campus. Then get your delegation together, compare notes, and decide what you’re actually going to do.

Print a copy for everyone attending. Complete the personal assessment during the conference and work on the group action plan together before heading home.

BEFORE YOU GO: A LITTLE HOMEWORK

• Make the Most of Conventions
  You’re spending a lot of cash & time to be here. No waste allowed.
• Your Conference Homework
  More work? Yes. But this time, it’ll make your conference unforgettable.
• Members Behaving Badly
  Boozing, trashed hotel rooms, and embarrassing your school. Don’t be THAT delegation.
• 10 Ways to Be a Good Conference Roommate
  Snoring. Bathroom hogs. Questionable pajamas. How to survive your roommates and still like them when you get home.