1. What is the theme of A:05?
2. What are the dates of A:05?
3. Who is sponsoring A:05?
4. Where will A:05 take place?
5. Who can attend this conference?
6. If I'm not Black, can I attend A:05?
7. Is A:05 for undergraduate AND graduate students? Are Greek students welcome? Are non-InterVarsity students welcome?
8. How many people will attend A:05?
9. Can I come late to and/or leave early from A:05?
10. Will I need to pay in full when I register? What is the registration deposit? When is the remainder of the conference fee due?
11. Is there a commuter package?
12. Will walk-in registrations be accepted at A:05?
13. If I need to cancel, can I transfer my registration to someone else's name?
14. Are there scholarships available?
15. How much extra money should I bring?
16. How can I room with my friends?
17. We are a married couple: can we room together?
18. Can I bring my children?
19. What about transportation: how can I get to A:05, and how will I get around once there?
20. If I drive my car, will parking be available?
21. What is the conference schedule?
22. What seminars are being offered?
23. What is the attire for A:05?
24. Can I go tour Atlanta during the conference?
25. Are there special rooms/facilities for those who use wheelchairs?
26. How will meals work? What if I have special dietary needs?
27. What is the weather in Atlanta in late December?
28. How much should I pack?
29. I have a talent I want to share with others (drama, poetry, song, etc.): will there be a venue for me to do so?

What is the theme of A:05?
The theme for A:05 is Identity Theft: Expose. Reclaim. Prevail. We will look at the theme of identity, exploring the unredeemed names that the world calls us and that we call ourselves: we will then look at the names God calls us, and see how we can appropriate the redeemed identity of those names through the power of the Holy Spirit. We will also look at different strategies it takes to appropriate the names (sometimes instantaneously through the Holy Spirit, sometime through counseling, hard work, fasting, and prayer through the Holy Spirit). We will explore our redeemed name as it applies to our church/faith, our money, our relationships, and our culture. Ultimately, God gives us the power to outlast our challenges and to prevail in His Name.

What are the dates of A:05?
A:05 begins the afternoon of Tuesday, December 27th and ends 12:30 PM on Saturday, December 31st.

Who is sponsoring A:05?
A:05 is sponsored by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Primary leadership for this conference comes from InterVarsity's Black Campus Ministries, which is a part of our Multiethnic Ministries Department.

Where will A:05 take place?
This conference takes place at the Renaissance Atlanta Hotel Downtown:

590 West Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Phone: 1-404-881-6000
Fax: 1-404-815-5010

Who can attend A:05?
Delegates must be US college/university students, graduate students, or faculty of full or partial African descent (including, but not exclusively Afro-Caribbean, African, and African-American students). Recent college graduates (with graduation dates after May 2004) are also welcomed to attend Atlanta '02. The delegates will come from a variety of denominational and cultural backgrounds and campus experiences including small private colleges, large public schools, community colleges and historically Black colleges and universities from throughout the US.

Is A:05 for undergraduate AND graduate students? Are Greek students welcome? Are non-InterVarsity students welcome?
Yes, there will be special emphases at this conference for graduate and undergraduate students. There will also be seminars for Greek students. Non-InterVarsity students are VERY welcome.

How many people will attend A:05?
We are expecting 550 delegates to attend, along with 50 guests and 75 supporting staff.

Can I come late to and/or leave early from A:05?
Part-time attendance is not permitted at A:05 Conference.

Will I need to pay in full when I register? What is the registration deposit? When is the remainder of the conference fee due?
To register for the conference, A:05 requires a $100 deposit. The remainder of the conference fee is due when you arrive at the conference. The amount due depends on when you register:

- Before September 17, 2005: $200 due at the conference ($300 total)
- September 17 - November 15, 2005: $250 due at the conference ($350 total)
- After November 16, and until the conference closes: $300 due at the conference ($400 total)

Is there a commuter package?
No, only one registration package fee is available; housing is included.

Will walk-in registrations be accepted at A:05?
Walk-in registrations will only be accepted if A:05 has room on December 27th, 2005. We strongly encourage everyone to pay the $100 deposit to reserve and ensure his or her space.

If I need to cancel, can I transfer my registration to someone else's name?
No - transfers will not be allowed.

Are there scholarships available?
The best way to save money for this conference is to take advantage of lower fees by registering before November 15th.

How much extra money should I bring?
Your conference fee covers all of your housing and meals costs. There will be a conference store that will sell books ($12-20 each) and conference T-shirts ($12-15 each). There will also be an opportunity to give (an offering) to support the work of campus ministry around the world.

How can I room with my friends?
Groups of friends are to indicate in the "other information" sections of their registration processes their desire to room together. Although we make no promises, we will do our best to accommodate such housing requests.

We are a married couple: can we room together?
Each delegate is to indicate in the appropriate section of the registration process the name of his or her spouse. NOTE: Although we can accommodate married couples, they will be sharing a room with another married couple.

Can I bring my children?
Accommodations and program are not available for children of delegates, and they are not permitted at the conference.

What about transportation: how can I get to A:05, and how will I get around once there?
Go to the transportation page for more information regarding flights to and from Atlanta. PLEASE DO NOT BOOK YOUR TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS UNTIL YOU ARE A CONFIRMED DELEGATE TO THE CONFERENCE. Those flying to Atlanta will catch the local subway (MARTA) to the North Avenue MARTA station, where they will walk one block south to the Renaissance Atlanta Hotel Downtown. Please bring $3.50 (1.75 each way) for the fare to and from the airport. For those arriving in Atlanta by train or bus, we will also have hourly shuttles traveling to and from the respective stations.

If I drive my car, will parking be available?
Parking is available for a weekly charge. The price is to be determined. NOTE: This is a "closed campus" conference, and we ask that those driving cars would leave them parked for the duration of the conference.

What is the conference schedule?
See this link (conference schedule) for the conference schedule.

What seminars are being offered?
Check out the seminar options before the conference begins. You will sign up for seminars as you register at the conference

What is the attire for A:05?
Dress is "casual campus" for A:05. Jeans, sweaters, tennis shoes, etc. are acceptable.

Can I go tour Atlanta during the conference?
There will not be time within the conference schedule to go sightseeing in Atlanta. We suggest that you plan to arrive early or stay later to enjoy this beautiful city. If you decide to do so, you will need to provide for your own accommodations, meals, and transportation.

Are there special rooms/facilities for those who use wheelchairs?
The Renaissance Atlanta Hotel Downtown is completely wheelchair accessible in public doors and hallways. They also have wheelchair-accessible rooms. Please alert us to your needs in the "special needs" section as you register.

How will meals work? What if I have special dietary needs?
Vegetarian and non-pork options will be available at each meal; please indicate such in the "special needs" section of your registration. We ask that any other dietary needs be highlighted in the appropriate section as you register.

What is the weather in Atlanta in late December?
In December, it is typically cold in Atlanta, but the weather can vary. Checking weather reports before packing is advised. We recommend that you dress in layers (i.e. Coat for outside, with sweater/sweat shirt for indoor, or something comparable).

How much should I pack?
Because of limited space in your hotel rooms, we encourage you to bring just one suitcase and one carry-on bag. You should bring only as much as you can carry on your own.

I have a talent I want to share with others (drama, poetry, song, etc.): will there be a venue for me to do so?
During three late evenings of the conference, delegates can sign up to share their gifts and talents (to the glory of God) at the A:05 Café. There will be a limited number of slots, so make sure you sign up early. Make sure you bring the appropriate CD's, cassette tapes, or other accompaniment. Look for more information when you arrive.