FAQ's

Question: How does hotel check-in work? What if I didn't receive details about where I'm staying?

Answer: All hotel guests, please check in at the front desk using your last name (you will not need a confirmation email or number for check-in). Please be advised that you may be asked for a credit card at check-in to have on file for incidentals during your stay. All student lodgers have rooms at the Hilton (unless securing your own lodging). Faculty/Staff lodgers: If you are uncertain where you are rooming, please contact your school's MCSR liaison for this information.

Question: What time can I check into my hotel? What time is checkout?

Answer: If you are staying at the Hilton Vancouver, check-in begins at 4:00 p.m., and check-out is at noon. For guests staying at the AC Marriott, check-in begins at 4:00 p.m., and check-out is at 11 a.m.

Question: Where do I park during the conference?

Answer: If you are staying at the Hilton Vancouver, please let the front desk know that you have a vehicle to park. There is onsite parking for 50% of their usual cost. Parking is normally $34/night, however, our guests will be charged $17/night. If you have an oversized vehicle (ex. bus), make mention of this during check in. They will direct you where to park.

If you are staying at the AC Marriott, parking is complementary for our guests. Let them know that you are with the Murdock Trust MCSR group.

If you are not staying in a hotel, there is a Park 'n Go parking garage located 1 block East of the Hilton (where the conference will be held). They have hourly and daily parking rates. There is also street parking. Download the Parking Kitty App to pay online and easily extend and manage your parking session.

Question: If I arrive Thursday night before the conference, what do I do about dinner?

Answer: Dinner is on your own if you are arriving Thursday night. There are many lovely restaurants on the waterfront. The Hilton Vancouver has a restaurant downstairs near the lobby called "Grays Restaurant and Bar" (open from 5pm-9:30pm for dinner service).

Question: When and where do I hang my research poster?

Answer: Students presenting a poster should hang your poster in Discovery Ballroom, Discovery Hallway, or Heritage E/F no later than 8:45am on Friday. The best times for you to hang your poster are Thursday evening (8:00pm-10:00pm) or first thing Friday morning during registration (6:30am-7:30am).

Question: Will you have masks and hand sanitizer available at the event?

Answer: Yes! We will place masks and hand sanitizer in convenient locations during the conference. Masks are optional during the event.

Question: What is the expected professional conduct at MCSR?

Answer: The MCSR Conference fosters a positive professional experience for all participants, with the expectation that all attendees follow the conference code of conduct.

Question: What expense(s) is my school responsible for?

Answer: Participating schools are responsible for covering the cost of transportation for their students, faculty, and staff to and from the conference. The Murdock Trust covers the cost of the meals and lodging of each school's allotted conference attendees and hotel rooms. There is no conference registration fee.

Question: Who can I contact if I have specific questions?

Answer: Please direct questions to Angela Little at angelaL@murdocktrust.org.

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