Welcome to the BOC 2011
For twenty years, the Carnegie Mellon University Business Opportunities Conference has provided recruiters the opportunity to meet some of the brightest students from around the world.
FAQ



Where do I send packages that I will need during the day of the Business Opportunities Conference?

Please send all of your packages to the following address:

Carnegie Mellon University / BOC
(Insert your company name here)
6555 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

 If the packages arrive at the above address before September 16th, we will be able to pick them up and have them ready at the gymnasium for you to set up your booth. If the packages arrive on or after September 16th, your company will need to arrange to pick them up.


Do you take credit card payments?

As we are using TartanTrak for the 2011 BOC, we can now accept credit card payments. Whether you are paying by check or by credit card, you must complete your registration on TartanTrak. Once we have confirmed your registration, we will e-mail you an invoice and if you are paying by check, details on where to send payment.


Where do I send the check to pay for the charges for participating at the BOC?

Please make your check payable to Carnegie Mellon University and make sure to note BOC 2011 on it for accurate processing. The address to send checks is:

Carnegie Mellon University
Tepper School of Business
BOC 2011
5000 Forbes Avenue
GSIA 135
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

If you have any questions or concerns regarding payment, please contact Jennifer Frick at () or contact her by phone at 412-268-2064.


Do you have any ideas on what promotional material to bring?

In the past, companies have brought various company literature and goods with company logos on them to hand out to students. Often seen are fliers detailing the full-time and/or internship programs, brochures that depict the culture and successes of the company, as well as other informational material. Many companies also hand out pens, notepads, key-chains, tiny footballs / balls, backpacks, bags, clocks, calculators, flashlights, t-shirts and even flip-flops with company logos on them. These have always been popular with students and serve as great marketing tools. We also recommend bringing something large with the logo of your company. A banner can be hung up at the booth, or a poster-board can be placed at your booth to make it a lot easier to spot your company. These are just some ideas that we have encountered in the past, but please feel free to be creative and bring anything you think will be useful!


What do I do if I would like to schedule interviews or hold information sessions for interested students after the BOC is done?

If you are a platinum or gold sponsor our Administrative Director, will be your personal planner along with Jennifer Frick in the Career Center. The Administrative Director can be contacted by . Jennifer may also be reached by . If you have ordered our standard package, please contact the career center directly by calling (412) 268-2064 orcocon and one of our career center representatives will accommodate your request.


What are my lodging options?

Please visit the following page on Carnegie Mellon's web site for accomodation options: http://www.cmu.edu/home/visitors/accommodate.html

When you register for your room, please identify yourself as a participant of Carnegie Mellon's Business Opportunities Conference (BOC) to receive a special discount at Hampton Inn Pittsburgh (1/2 mile from Carnegie Mellon University).

Hampton Inn Pittsburgh Oakland - University Center
3315 Hamlet Street
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
412-681-1000
Website: http://www.pittsburghhamptoninn.com/home-hampton-pittsburgh-oakland-hotel.php

  • Free shuttle service within a 3 mile radius of the hotel, which includes Downtown, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Station Square, Oakland and Southside.
  • Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast w/ Two Hot Items served 06:00am-10:00am
  • Free Breakfast on The Run: 5:30am-10:00am for those who do not have time for breakfast, this is available at our front desk right by the door just reach out and grab the bag on your way out, consists of a muffin, cereal bar, bottled water and an apple.
  • Free Wireless Internet Access in every guest room and lobby area, we also have a personal computer with a printer for our guests use.
  • Free local calls.
  • Free passes to two Health and Fitness Centers.
  • Free USA Today delivered to the room each morning, local Post Gazette on the weekends.

Alternative lodging option:


Holiday Inn University Center
100 Lytton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412)682-6200
Website: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/pitsp?irs=null

  • 1 mile from Carnegie Mellon
  • Daily Parking
  • Free shuttle service provided


How does parking work?

We will be providing two complimentary parking spots per company in our East Campus Garage. Please drive up to the entrance of the garage (at the UC Turnaround) and specify what company you are representing. A BOC volunteer will give you a passcode to punch and direct you to available parking.


What are the directions to campus?

Below is Carnegie Mellon University's address:

Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

If you will be taking the bus to the Carnegie Mellon campus directly from the Pittsburgh Airport, then you will need to get on the 28X heading to Oakland. The last stop will drop you off on Forbes Ave. right in the middle of the University.

If you will be driving to the Carnegie Mellon campus, please click here to open Google Maps Directions. Enter your departure address and you will get a map and directions to Carnegie Mellon.



What do I do for food?

Both breakfast and lunch will be provided. We have booked rooms next to the area where the BOC will be held so that you will be able to comfortably eat breakfast and lunch in these locations. Breakfast will be served prior to the opening of the event, and lunch will be available from 12 PM - 2 PM for you to pick up anytime at your convenience. Refreshments will also be available throughout the entire day.


How do I send any packages back after the BOC is over?

All display materials and promotional materials that you would like to ship back to your company are your responsibility. You will need to pre-schedule pick ups prior to the BOC and should have prepaid UPS or FedEx labels ready to place onto your boxes. We will have UPS and FedEx carriers standing by after the event to pick your package up. Carnegie Mellon cannot be responsible for packages left behind at the BOC.


What is your cancellation policy for recruiters?

The cancellation deadline for Carnegie Mellon University's Business Opportunities Conference is SEPTEMBER 15, 2011. Companies must provide written notification of cancellation before this deadline. All cancellation notices should be e-mailed to boc@andrew.cmu.edu. Full refunds will be given to all companies who cancel before SEPTEMBER 15, 2011. However, after this date, there will be no refund for cancellations of any type.


Who do I contact for other questions?

For help with:

Info Sessions and Interviewing:
Judi Mancuso ()
Payment and Billing:
Jennifer Frick ()
Website/Registration Problems:
Louis de Valliere ()
Other BOC Related Questions or Concerns:
Jacob Yosafat ( )
Michele McCauley ()


If you are experiencing problems logging in, or have forgotten your username and/or password, please contact the career center at career@andrew.cmu.edu

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