General Information

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We are planning to hold the 2021 Annual Program Meeting November 4–7, in Orlando, FL.

Please continue to visit the APM website and follow CSWE on social media for updates on speakers, education sessions, and more. 

Registration is open for the 2021 APM. Beware of registration pirates who pretend to represent CSWE. Start the registration process here.

Registration rates for the 2021 APM vary by registration category. Please see the registration categories below.

• Individual Member
• Nonmember
• Student
• Exhibitor

Prefer to mail or fax your registration? Download the 2021 APM Registration Form.

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aStudent rates require documentation. See Registration Categories.
bSome rates do not change for Full Conference vs. One-Day Registration.
cSee Country List for this rate.

Registration materials will be distributed on site at the Registration Desk. Please bring your registration confirmation to receive your registration materials. Print or electronic confirmations will be accepted on site, or you may enter your name into a registration terminal to pull up your registration details. The Registration Desk will be in the main lobby of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort hotel. Please note that registration materials will not be mailed to attendees in advance.

After you register, you can view and print your confirmation, log in to your registration portal to make changes, print receipts and/or confirmations, and create your itinerary. You will not receive a receipt on site.

Please mail a completed 2021 APM Registration Form to: 

ATTN: CSWE 2021 APM
CSWE Registration
11208 Waples Mill Road, Suite 112
Fairfax, VA 22030

The student registration categories are as follows:

• Associate member, student (undergraduate/graduate, or doctoral): Full-time or part-time students who are not CSWE full members (Category 1 under individual members).
• Nonmember, student (undergraduate/graduate, or doctoral): Full-time or part-time students who are not CSWE members.
• Student volunteer: Students can volunteer for shifts of 4 consecutive hours on Friday and Saturday, November 5–6, 2021, during daytime hours. There are no evening volunteer hours. Student volunteers pay only $50 for a full conference registration. Students must provide their arrival and departure dates/times.

Full-time and part-time students are eligible; they must not hold a full-time academic appointment. Student enrollment status must be verified for each student registration or membership application and renewal. Confirmation of student membership will be sent after review of the required documentation.

Students must submit verification (see sample letters for one student or multiple students) from their program directors to apm@cswe.org and studentmember@cswe.org with documentation of their enrollment status (degree level) and projected graduation date for that degree level; and confirmation that the student does not hold a full-time professional position, including any academic appointment.

Yes. All presenters are required to register to present their abstracts and research.

Registrants must submit registration cancellations via e-mail by October 15, 2021. No requests for refunds will be honored if they are e-mailed after this date. Registrants who do not cancel by October 15, 2021, and fail to attend the APM will be charged the full registration fee. Please note that membership dues are nonrefundable. Refunds will be less a $75 administrative fee and must specify the payee. They will be based on the original form of payment and processed within 30 days after the completion of the meeting. Refunds will not be processed after December 4, 2021.

Please cancel housing reservations directly with your hotel. CSWE is not liable for cancellation fees charged by hotels, airlines, or other means of transportation.

By submitting a completed registration form, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy.

Provisional proposal acceptance e-mails have been sent. If you did not receive an e-mail, you can check your status online(Opens in a new window) with your proposal ID and password. 

Please make sure to check your junk or spam folder. If you still haven’t received an e-mail, reach out to APMProposals@cswe.org.

All education sessions, plenaries, and events will be held at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort hotel from Thursday, November 4, through Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Please visit the Summits and Institutes page for more information.

Visit the preliminary schedule Web page. Additional programming information will be available in the 2021 APM Online Program and the mobile app beginning in October 2021.

Locations for programming will be published in the 2021 APM Online Program and mobile app in October 2021.

The 2021 APM will provide a multitude of educational offerings. APM presentations are organized by tracks, allowing meeting participants to quickly locate and gauge their interest in specific sessions. You can find a list of the 2021 APM tracks here.

Proposals are assigned to tracks by their submitters. Each track is led by two volunteer chairs, who review scores and comments submitted by proposal reviewers and provide recommendations regarding acceptance to the Council on Conferences and Faculty Development. Track chairs and co-chairs may help answer questions related to the tracks' subject areas.

CSWE will provide support services on request. Please request accessibility services or accommodations for people who experience disabilities at the time of registration and/or 4 weeks in advance to maximize our efforts. Contact information for accessibility services is forthcoming.

Please inquire about childcare services with the concierge at your selected hotel. Be certain to make arrangements prior to your arrival in Orlando.

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort will have designated areas for privacy. Please check back for specific locations and information.

Details for scooter rental at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort will be available in late fall 2021.

There will be seating marked “Reserved for Accessible Seating” at all plenaries. All events and receptions will have seating available for those who are unable to stand for long periods of time.

All plenary events will have interpreting services and will have front-row seating reserved for those with mobility, visual, or interpreting needs.

Complimentary shuttle service will be provided for the 2021 APM from the Hilton Barton Creek. Attendees may walk, take public transportation, or taxi/Uber throughout the city. Read more about Orlando’s public transportation system(Opens in a new window).

No meals are included with conference registration. However, food and beverage served at the networking, opening, and closing receptions are complimentary with conference registration.

Restrooms and telephones are located on all levels of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort hotel.

Please visit the 2021 APM Web page for general meeting information. Program information is available on the Preliminary Schedule found on the APM website. While attending the APM, attendees may speak with volunteers at the Information and Hospitality desks at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort hotel for specific information.

Check with volunteers at the Meeting Information and Hospitality Center or hotel concierge located on the ground level of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort hotel.

Please contact us at apm@cswe.org. 

Disney looks forward to sharing a little magic with you in November!

• As you prepare for your visit:
  • We recommend you take a moment to review the Know Before You Go at https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/
  • If your plans include visiting one of the Theme Parks, you will need to check availability and make your Theme Park reservations in Disney Park Pass. 
    • The following link provides additional details  https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/park-reservations/
    • The following link provides additional details on availability https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/availability-calendar/(Opens in a new window)
  • Health Acknowledgement Prior to arrival
    • All Guests must review the Health Acknowledgement at https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/resorts/
    • This includes a review of any advisories or restrictions that may be in place for travel to Florida. Visit https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/travelers/ for information.

Disney currently provides exclusive After 1PM and After 5PM Twilight Tickets and special discounted multi-day tickets to meeting & convention groups that are not available at their Ticket Windows. The multi-day tickets include a complimentary bonus visit to an additional Disney experience. Book your tickets at www.mydisneygroup.com/cswe2021.
 
Please note the cut-off date for advance purchase savings is November 4, 2021.
 
With the new Disney Theme Park Reservation System and park capacity limitations, it’s important to lock in your visit as soon as possible.