THE BASICS

What is Compact25?
Compact25 is Campus Compact’s 2025 annual conference.

Where is Compact25?
Compact25 will take place in Atlanta, GA. The main events will be at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Read more about the venues by clicking “Plan Your Trip” above or visiting events.compact.org/compact25/plan.

When should I be in Atlanta?
Compact25 begins on Sunday, March 30th, with affinity network convenings and some special programming. The regular conference begins on Monday, April 1 with pre-conference experiences in the morning and an opening keynote plenary. Regular conference programming will end before noon Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 2.

Where can I learn more about Campus Compact and their offerings?
It’s easy! Visit our website at compact.org for the latest events, programs, and resources.

 

REGISTRATION

Can I register for Compact25?
Yes! Anyone can attend Compact25. Visit our pricing & registration page to sign up.

Do I need to be a Campus Compact member to attend?
No. Anyone is welcome to attend! (But don't be surprised if you find yourself joining soon after.)

How can I edit my registration?
Click here to make changes to your existing registration. If you need help, contact us at conference@compact.org.

How can I cancel my registration?
Cancel your registration by emailing us at conference@compact.org by 9:00 AM, Monday, March 3rd, 2025, to be refunded the value of your ticket less a $100 cancelation fee. We are unable to offer refunds for cancellations after March 3rd, 2025. However, at any point before the conference, you may transfer your full registration to another person at no cost by contacting us at conference@compact.org.

How can I register a group?
During registration, you will be able to add multiple guests in one transaction. Groups of four or more Campus Compact members that are registered in a single transaction will be eligible for a 10% discount on Member Rate tickets. All guests registered as part of a group must be from the same institution. Use code "Group" at checkout to activate the discount.

Do I need to sign up for specific sessions?
No. Registered attendees may attend any general session, breakout session, or opportunity listed in the conference schedule. You can however build your personal agenda on the Compact25 conference App once it is live in March, 2025. Seating at sessions will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend arriving early. Pre-conference sessions and other special opportunities will require separate tickets that are available as part of our normal registration process.
 

RATES, SCHOLARSHIPS & DISCOUNTS

How do you determine the cost of registration?
We work hard to keep the cost of registration as low as possible. We set a goal to break even on conference costs by pursuing ambitious fundraising goals to subsidize conference costs. We are always looking for sponsors & exhibitors to contribute to help us keep our conference as budget-friendly as possible. If you have sponsorship ideas or opportunities you would like to share, please contact us at conference@compact.org.

Are scholarships available?
We are proud to offer lower, more affordable rates to students, AmeriCorps members, and community partners who may not have conference funding or professional development budgets.

We also seek opportunities from sponsors that enable us to offer scholarships for free admission. Any available scholarship or financial support information will be sent to our mailing list and listed below.

If you would like to explore sponsoring scholarships for attendees, please contact us at conference@compact.org. 

How do you determine the cost of registration?
We work hard to keep the cost of registration low by pursuing ambitious fundraising goals to subsidize conference costs. We are always looking for sponsors & exhibitors to contribute to help us keep our conference as budget-friendly as possible.

What discounts are available?
Discounted admission is available to all faculty and staff at Campus Compact member institutions. To find out if you are a member, contact Natalie Furlett at nfurlett@compact.org.

Discounted admission is also available for groups of four or more, students, national service members, and community partners. These rates become available when early bird registration begins on September 17. Learn more about registration rates at events.compact.org/compact25/registration.
 

VENUE, ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS

Where can I stay?
We have discounted room rates at the conference hotel, the Atlanta Marriott Marquis (265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303). To reserve your rooms please click here. Find more details about the hotel by clicking “Plan Your Trip” above or visiting events.compact.org/compact25/plan.

Are meals included?
Your conference registration includes heavy hors d'oeuvres at our signature reception on Monday, March 31st, breakfast on Tuesday, April 1st, and Wednesday, April 2nd. There will be a two hour lunch break on Tuesday to give folks time to rest and enjoy lunch at a local eatery. Snacks and coffee will be served periodically throughout the conference. In addition, breakfast and lunch will be provided on Monday, March 31st for those who register for pre-conference institutes.

Can you accommodate my special dietary needs?
We can accommodate many special dietary needs (such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and food allergies). Please be sure to list your dietary needs in your registration. If you would like to edit an existing registration, please click here. Please note that, while we will do our best, we cannot commit to accommodating every dietary restriction.

 

PROGRAM

How can I present a session?
Our call for proposals opens on June 17, 2024 and closes on September 27, 2025. Please click here to learn more about submitting a proposal for consideration: events.compact.org/compact25/program.

How did you select the sessions?
Sessions were selected from proposals submitted by faculty, staff, students, and community partners. Proposals were reviewed by the Conference Program Committee and peer reviewers based on the relevance of topic, quality of the submission, and session outcomes.

 

NETWORKING & COMMUNITY

What is the conference code of conduct?
Please read and follow our code of conduct.

How can I connect with like-minded people?
The Compact coalition is a very welcoming place, so expect a warm welcome from just about anyone! However, if you’d like to find folks with a similar role to you or who share your interests, keep an eye out for affinity group and network meetings that will take place during the conference.

How will you moderate discussion?
We know that the Campus Compact network is a kind and caring community where people look out for one another. However, we understand that at any event, there is a risk that not everyone who joins will be on their best behavior. We require that everyone who participates in any of our conferences or events abide by our code of conduct. If any person violates our code of conduct, we reserve the right to immediately bar them from participating in the remainder of the event. If you witness any instances of harmful, disruptive, or offensive comments that violate our code of conduct, please immediately report it to a member of staff or submit it anonymously at compact.org/code-of-conduct.

 

OTHER

What is the dress code?
Most Compact conference participants wear comfortable, business-casual attire. Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended. We aim to keep the temperature comfortable inside the conference spaces, but you may want to bring a sweater or a light jacket.

Will there be wifi?
Yes! We'll provide information about how to connect in lots of places.

Is there a conference app?
Yes! It will be launched in March, 2025. Keep an eye on your inbox for more information.

What should I bring?
Compact24 will be a great opportunity for learning and networking. You may want to bring a laptop or a notebook and pen and your business cards.

 

ACCESSIBILITY

We want everyone to feel comfortable at Campus Compact events. We provide all reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. Please review our accessibility page for more detailed information.

 

Who do I contact if I need help?

Kaitlin Rattigan, Event & Operations Specialist (conference@compact.org), will be the key contact person for speakers leading up to and during the conference, but any Compact staff will be able to help. Your best bet, if you need assistance before or after your session, will be to stop by the Campus Compact Help desk on the International Level (outside breakout rooms International 1-10). During your breakout session, there will be a Compact staff member assigned to your breakout room who can also provide assistance.

 

Where do I need to be for my session?

Check the conference schedule at events.compact.org/compact25/program or the Compact25 App to find your room assignment (the app is not yet live, but stay tuned). Please double-check your session location day-of, as room assignments may shift. Until the conference starts, you can always find the most up-to-date information on the program page at events.compact.org/compact25/program. During the conference, the Compact25 app (to be released the week before the conference) will be the best source of up-to-date information. 

 

When do I need to arrive for my session?

Please arrive for your session at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. Many rooms will be in use for sessions back-to-back, so it is likely that your assigned room will be in use until 15 minutes before your session is scheduled to begin. 
 

What do I need to bring?

If you would like to show a presentation or other visual media, please bring your own laptop. You are also welcome to bring handouts or additional visual aids.
 

What will be available in my room?

• Knowledge-to-Action Workshops, Author Talks, and Promising Practices session will have:
  • Projector, screen, podium, HDMI adapter, and a clicker you can use to progress slides (USB attachment)
  • Microphone and speaker—We ask that all presenters facilitating these sessions use the microphone to accommodate hearing-impaired attendees.
  • Head table with three chairs
  • Flipchart paper and markers
  • HDMI cable and an aux cable if you will be playing a video or using audio for your session
• Roundtable sessions will have:
  • Signs on the table with the session title that indicate which table you are assigned
  • No AV will be provided for Roundtables
  • Each roundtable will have 10 chairs per table—this is inclusive of the presenter(s). 
• All breakout sessions will be assigned a Compact staff member who can help with setup, crowd management, and timekeeping.

 

How should I make sure my presentation is accessible?

If you plan to play a video or audio file, please ensure that closed captions are available. Here is a video about how to do that for Microsoft PowerPoint. For videos on YouTube, use the closed caption button. Additionally, please test your audio within your presentation software prior to presenting. Breakout rooms (excluding roundtables) will be equipped with a microphone and speakers, we ask that all speakers use the microphone to accommodate hearing-impaired attendees.

 

What do I do if I am having technical issues?

Get in touch with the Compact staff member assigned to your breakout room. They can help troubleshoot or get in contact with Encore, our technical support team.

 

What is the setup for Roundtable sessions?

For Roundtable Sessions, there will be multiple discussions assigned to the same room. Tables will be labeled for each group by a Compact staff member. Each table will have 10 seats. There will be a few extra empty tables if you need to spill over into an extra table or need additional chairs. Please do not take chairs from another active Roundtable.

 

How do Promising Practice sessions work?

Promising practice sessions each contain two groups of speakers, who will share one 45-minute bloc. Each group will have 15 minutes to present with 5 minutes for Q&A. Approximately four weeks before the start of the conference, Campus Compact will do an introduction of the Promising Practice presenters that will be sharing a session block together so you can coordinate (i.e. who will present first). 

 

POSTER PRESENTERS

What size should my poster be?
Standard poster size is 48” x 60”, maximum space to hang your poster is 4 ft. x 8 ft. Posters should be single-sided and will be pinned to a 4 ft x 8 ft board. Pins will be provided.

When and where do I set up my poster?
Setup begins at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, 4/1. All poster presenters should have their posters set by no later than 4:15 pm. Space will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so plan to set up early if you want your choice of spot!

The poster session ends at 6:00 pm, and all posters should be removed right after.

Can I print my poster at the hotel?
Yes! Go to office.fedex.com to create your order or email usa0363@fedex.com.

Where can I dispose of my poster?
If you do not wish to take your poster with you at the conclusion of the poster session, you may leave it on the board and it will be disposed of by the hotel staff.

CONTACT US

Need to get in touch with our team? Contact us at conference@compact.org to speak directly to a member of the Campus Compact team.