Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Where do I send packages that I will need during the day of the Business Opportunities Conference (BOC)?

    2. 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 19th, 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 19th, your company will need to arrange to pick them up.

  2. Do you take credit card payments?

    3. As we are using TartanTrak for the 2008 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.

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

    4. Please make your check payable to Carnegie Mellon University and make sure to note BOC 2008 on it for accurate processing. The address to send checks is:

    Carnegie Mellon University
    Tepper School of Business
    BOC 2008
    5000 Forbes Avenue
    GSIA 135
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213

    If you have any questions or concerns regarding payment, please contact Stephanie Westine at () or contact her by phone at (412) 268-8549.

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

    5. 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!

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

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

  6. What are my lodging options?

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

  7. How does parking work?

    8. Please click here for parking instructions.

  8. What are the directions to campus?

    9. 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.

  9. What do I do for food?

    10. 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.

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

    11. 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.

  11. What is your cancellation policy for recruiters?

    12. The cancellation deadline for Carnegie Mellon University's Business Opportunities Conference is SEPTEMBER 9, 2008. 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 9, 2008. However, after this date, there will be no refund for cancellations of any type.

  12. Who do I contact for other questions?

    13. For help with:

    Info Sessions and Interviewing:
    Rebecca Florey in the Career Center at (412) 268-2064 or e-mail .

    Payment and Billing:
    Stephanie Westine ()

    Website/Registration Problems:
    Mike Capozzi ()

    Other BOC Related Questions or Concerns:
    Kurt Duschl ()
    Ryan Piper ()