Sunday, January 27, 2008
Saturday, February 02, 2008
This residency has already passed.
This residency is now on a waitlist. To be placed on the waitlist, please email residencies@waldenu.edu and include your full name, student ID number or Social Security number, and your program of study. We will contact you if space becomes available.
Location and Venue
During January 20- February 2, 2008, Walden University will be returning to the Adam's Mark Hotel-Dallas (the Adam's Mark will change mangement by January 2008 and will then be a Sheraton Hotel)for the Ph.D. Winter Session and University Commencement. During this 6-day Ph.D. Residency, you will participate in academic sessions, have access to faculty and staff members and student support for advising sessions, and have an opportunity to interact with other Ph.D. and Ed.D. students from Walden University. You will have opportunities for professional and academic networking at the largest hotel property in Texas. In addition, you will have an opportunity to attend the Walden University Commencement Ceremony and network and interact with graduating students from all degree programs.
Located in the heart of downtown, the Adam's Mark is near many of Dallas' main attractions. Students may either walk or use the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) train to explore the area. Only blocks away, students will find the Universities Center- Dallas, international restaurants, trendy shopping, and the city's leading historical and art's districts. At the Adam's Mark itself is home to several on-site restaurants.
Travel
Students should make flight arrangements only after receiving a Confirmation Email from the Residencies Team. Students flying to this residency will want to fly into the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The hotel is located approximately 18 miles from the airport.
Accommodations
Walden University has reserved a block of rooms at a rate of $115/night. Take advantage of the Walden University room block for its convenient location near academic sessions. With that extra time in the morning, you'll be able to make the most of your experience at the residency--socialize and network to establish a support system of faculty, staff, and fellow students. As part of the room block, you will also enjoy amenities such as complimentary high-speed Internet access in your guest room.
Students must make room reservations by Saturday, December 30, 2007 by calling the Adam's Mark at 800.444.2326, indicating the reservation should be with the Walden University room block. Rooms in the block are available to students on a first-come/first-serve basis. Once the room block is full, the hotel reserves the right to increase the room rates prior to the room block deadline (Saturday, December 30, 2007).
Registration Information
Residency registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please register early to guarantee a place in the residency. If you register less than three weeks prior to the residency, you are not guaranteed to have your name included in all printed materials.
Students who request to register after the residency has reached its maximum capacity will be placed on a waitlist and contacted if space becomes available. Check the website to see which residencies are open for registration.
Policies and Procedures
Students interested in attending this residency should read and must comply with the Residency Policies and Procedures.
Cancellation Policy
According to Residency Policies and Procedures, students who wish to cancel their registration MUST do so no later than Thursday, January 10, 2008. Students who do not cancel by January 10, 2008 will be billed for the residency whether or not they attend.
Disability Services Requests
To ensure accommodations are provided in a timely manner, please submit requests to Disability Services (disability@waldenu.edu) at least 30 days prior to the residency start date.
