Social Program Information

Three Easy Ways to Register:

Online:

• ACS Members
• Nonmembers

Fax:

Complete the registration form (225K PDF) and fax it to 800-682-0252 (US only) or 312-202-5003 (all other locations)

Mail:

Complete the registration form (225K PDF)  and mail it to

American College of Surgeons
Attn: Registration Services
PO Box 92340
Chicago, IL 60675-2340

A nonrefundable fee is required for participation in the Social Program. The registration fee entitles you to attend scientific sessions, view the technical and scientific exhibits, purchase event tickets, and use the shuttle service. Social Program registrants (spouses and guests) will also receive a tote bag that includes brochures from local merchants, a visitor’s guide, a map, and more.

Registrations received by September 9, 2009, will pay a $60 nonrefundable Social Program registration fee. Registrations received after the advance deadline dates will pay the $85 nonrefundable Social Program registration fee.

Spouses and guests who are physicians must register for the Congress as physicians if they want to receive verification of attendance or continuing medical education credit. Surgeons and allied health personnel who are registered under their respective categories may purchase event tickets for themselves and are not required to pay the Social Program registration fee. This fee applies to spouses and guests only. Spouses and guests who register for the Social Program must accompany a paid registration in another category.

Each tour has a required minimum and maximum number of participants. Advance registration is strongly recommended. Tours will be canceled if the minimum number is not reached, and tickets will be available for on-site purchase only if space allows. The tour operator reserves the right to change tour itineraries and make proper substitutions when necessary.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

The Social Program registration fee is nonrefundable. A full refund for event fees will be given if written notification of cancellation is received in the ACS Convention Office no later than September 9, 2009. This policy will be strictly enforced and no refunds will be given after the deadline date.

On-Site Social Program Registration and Event Ticket Sales

You may register and purchase event tickets (based on availability only) for the Social Program tours at the McCormick Place-West Building during the following dates and hours:

Child Policy

Children under 12 years of age may not participate in the Social Program, unless otherwise indicated. This restriction includes infants in arms or strollers. Tickets for children 12 years or older may be ordered as additional tickets on the parent’s Social Program registration form. Please note on the form that the extra tickets are for children and list their full names AND AGES. Young adults 16 years and older must be registered as guests and pay the registration fee to participate in Congress activities. Please note that ACS reserves the right to refuse boarding of a tour bus by anyone not complying with our age restrictions.

Camp ACS

Information about Camp ACS is available here.