CYFAR Event FAQs

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What will I learn at this professional development event?

This professional development event provides attendees with learning opportunities and tools to enhance their skill sets and better serve program participants. Whether from the role of a PI or community site coordinator, attendees will learn about various professional development topics aimed at helping CYFAR programs examine their programs, refine their efforts, and celebrate their success.

When can I register?

Registration ($450) is open now through May 2, 2025.
Late registration ($500) runs May 3 through May 16, 2025.
Registration closes on May 16 at 11:59 p.m.

Registration is available through Eventbrite. https://CYFAR2025.eventbrite.com

What if I cannot attend this event and send a coworker in my place?

If a paid registrant cannot attend the event for any reason, they may have another person from the same institution attend as a substitute in their place. Please send an email and include the original registrant’s name and the name/email of the person attending in substitution to: cyfarpdta@umn.edu.

What if I have to cancel my event registration?

Cancellation requests must be sent by email to cyfarpdta@umn.edu. Please note ALL cancellations will incur a $75.00 processing fee.

  • Refund requests received on or before May 1, 2025: A full refund (minus the $75 processing fee).
  • Refund requests received between May 2– May 16, 2025: A 50% refund (minus the $75 processing fee).
  • No refunds or credits after May 16, 2025. 

How do I make reservations at the hotel?

Use this link to make reservations at the Galt House Hotel. 

The room block closes on Friday, May 2, at 11:59 pm.

When should I arrive and depart from the event?

You should arrive on Monday, June 2, and depart on Wednesday, June 4; the programming ends at 4:00 pm. 

Onsite registration starts at 7:00 am, with breakfast 7:30-8:30 am on Tuesday, June 3. The last session ends at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, June 4.