General Info for Attendees

First, please visit our Travel & Tourism section for valuable information that can save you time and effort as you plan your journey.

If you are travelling from outside of the country,

• Remember to check that you have the appropriate travel documents to enter the USA (passport, visa, etc.).
• Remember to check your cell phone plan to determine if any additional coverage is needed during your trip. If you have a compatible smartphone, you can add a short-trem USA line to your phone using an eSIM. E.g., US Mobile offers affordable, short-term plans that use the Verizon network.

What to Pack

• Bring a sweater or jacket for air-conditioned meeting rooms.
• Bring a water bottle as there will be water filling stations located on the 1st and 2nd floors of the Pryzbyla Center.
• Residence hall kitchens are not furnished with dishes, cookware, utensils, towels, soap, etc. Bathrooms are not furnished with soap or towels.
• Linen packets will be found in your room and will contain one pillow, one pillowcase, blanket, two bed sheets, and one towel. If you need additional linens, you will need to bring them with you.
• You will need to bring your own toiletries. If you wish to hang your clothes, pack some hangers as well.

Arriving by Car & Parking

• If you are arriving by car, set your destination to McMahon Parking Lot.
• Parking on campus is limited to the McMahon Parking Lot.
• Parking is either $2 per hour, self-paid hourly through the Flowbird app or $10 daily through the University parking portal.
• If applicable, please leave your luggage in your car until after you check-in at registration and receive your housing assignment and keys. Lost lodging keys are $100.00.

Find the Registration & Info Desk

• The location of our registration & info desk depends on the day and time, as detailed in the chart below.
• If you arrive after 10 pm or have a problem with a room key after hours, please call 202-319-5200 for assistance.
• Advance notice of late arrival would be helpful, if possible.
• From the McMahon parking lot, walk down the sidewalk on the east side of the lot to the glass-faced building (Pryzbyla Center) with the patio furniture in front. The information desk is on your left as you enter.

Conference Etiquette

• Please bear in mind ASA's approach to disagreement:
• The ASA is not an advocacy organization. Where there is honest disagreement on an aspect of science, Christian faith, or the relationship between the two, the ASA strives to create a safe environment in which dialogue can flourish and diverse, even contrasting, ideas can be discussed with courtesy and respect.
• We are committed to providing an open forum where controversies can be discussed without fear of unjust condemnation. Legitimate differences of opinion among Christians who have studied both the Bible and science are freely expressed within the Affiliation in a context of Christian love, humility and concern for truth.
• For those topics on which there is no consensus and further study and analysis is needed, ASA members are dedicated to promoting ethically and methodologically sound research and dialogue.
• Please be mindful of cell phone etiquette while attending the conference. Please silence your phones when in sessions and step outside before taking/making any calls.

Name Badges

You will receive a name badge and program materials when you register. Please note that this badge is your pass into the various lectures and other activities at the conference. Kindly wear your name badge to all events and throughout the conference.

Meals

All meals will be served in Garvey Hall. These will be cafeteria/buffet-style meals.

Meal meet-ups will take place during most meals and designated tables will be marked accordingly. Check out the schedule to find a meal meet-up that you may want to attend!

Field Trips

Field trips are on Friday, July 26 and will leave from the McMahon Parking lot. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. If you are attending the morning workshop at the Museum of the Bible and registered for the afternoon fieldtrip to the MOTB, we suggest that you stay at the museum for lunch instead of returning to campus. The group leaving from CUA at 12:30 pm is expected to arrive at the ticket desk around 1 pm.

Is there a dress code for ASA annual meetings?

• Gala events (when applicable): cocktail attire
• Regular sessions: most attendees wear business-casual attire. Photos from past conferences can give you a good idea.
• It's a good idea to dress up a little if you're presenting a talk or poster session.
• It's best to bring along active wear for field trips and sporting events.
• It's wise to bring a sweater or jacket for the cool early morning, evenings, and for the air conditioned meeting rooms.

If there is a problem, or should you have any other questions, please contact us at asa@asa3.org.