1. Is NMUN for high school students?
No, our Conference is only for college and university students. High school students looking for a Model UN can obtain information from the National High School Model UN (NHSMUN) – www.nhsmun.org. Please note that the NHSMUN is not affiliated with the NMUN Conference.
2. What are the dates of the NMUN Conference? When can we register?
Please familiarize yourself with the “Important Dates” link found on conference pages.
Dates of future programs are:
NMUN-DC 2010: 29 - 31 October 2010
NMUN•EUROPE 2010: 21-27 November
NMUN-NY 2011: 17-21 April 2011 (Sheraton); 19-23 April 2011 (Marriott)
NMUN•NY 2012: 1-5 April 2012 (Sheraton); 3-7 April 2012 (Marriott)
NMUN-International: Future dates and locations pending.
3. Where are NMUN Conferences held?
NMUN•NY: This conference is typically run as one conference with two schedules at two different hotels. Each schedule has identical committees and topics, equal access to the UN, and offers smaller committees / more assignment options. The Opening Ceremony and Closing Session are traditionally held at United Nations Headquarters. For more details contact secgen@nmun.org
NMUN•DC: Committee sessions are held at the Washington Plaza Hotel located in the heart of Washington near many embassies. For more details contact dc@nmun.org
NMUN often offers unique international programming, visit the specific web page for the conference you are interested in to learn more.
4. Is our delegation required to stay at the host hotel?
No, delegations can stay wherever they choose. However, each year NMUN negotiates competitive New York City rates at the preferred hotels where the conference occurs. For additional information, please check Hotel Info.
NMUN•DC: No, delegates can stay wherever they choose. However, every year NMUN and the Osgood Center negotiate very competitive DC rates at the preferred hotel which is within walking distance from the conference venue. For additional information, please check Hotel Info found on the NMUN-DC Registration
NMUN often offers unique international programming. Please check the hotel page for your conference of interest to see NMUN’s housing recommendations.
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» Registration Questions
5. When / how do I register?
Conference registration is completely online. Please check the “How to Register” page and “Important Dates” page for the conference of your choosing to learn more.
6. Can we request a country over e-mail or the telephone?
No, all country requests must be made through the conference’s on-line application/registration process.
NMUN•NY: All applications received by the 15 Oct. preferred deadline will be given equal consideration. Applications received after this date are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
NMUN•DC: Country assignments are made as complete applications are received (including school registration fee). This is often the case, as well for NMUN’s international (non-US) conferences.
7. Are scholarships available?
NMUN•NY: A limited number of scholarships are available for the New York conference. To be considered for a scholarship, schools must first register online and pay their school registration fee before 15 October. More information on scholarships, including a scholarship application, can be found on our Scholarships page.
NMUN•DC and other NMUN Conferences: There are currently no NMUN scholarships available for these conferences.
8. What is the minimum number of delegates required?
NMUN recommends that delegations bring at least one person (minimum) to cover each committee assignment for their country. The smallest country assignments require as few as two delegates. This minimum number varies depending on the country assignment. Schools may find it advantageous to form joint delegations with other schools to represent a country.
9. What is the maximum number of delegates that can attend NMUN?
The maximum number of delegates that can attend varies depending on the country assignment. The country/committee matrix, which can be found on each conference page, indicates the minimum and maximum number of delegates per country assignment. There are never more than two delegates, per country assignment, allowed in any committee. If you assign Head Delegates, he/she/they may attend in addition to the maximum number of delegates, if they provide conference support to the delegates but do not participate in any committees. Additionally, NMUN allows a total of three delegates “floaters” that can rotate into committees and relieve committee members. This is particularly helpful to those delegates that need to leave for religious or personal reasons, etc., during the conference. Contact secgen@nmun.org if you have questions.
10. Do we need a faculty advisor or head delegate in order to participate?
Each school must provide a primary contact for the purposes of conference registration and communication. However, a school is not required to bring a faculty advisor or head delegate. Schools are invited to bring both if they are able. Please see the Policies & Codes (Code of Conduct) for more information on the roles of head delegates and faculty advisors.
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» Cost & Payment Questions
11. How much does the Conference cost?
There are two types of registration fees. There is the school registration fee, paid in Part I of online registration. This is a one-time non-refundable fee. The second type of fee is the delegate fee. This is a fee paid for each delegate that will attend the conference. This fee is paid during Part II of online registration. To identify final conference costs please see “Costs” on the conference page of your choosing.
Please remember conference registration fees do not cover: housing/hotel fees, airfare, passports, visas, travel insurance, emergency evacuation insurance, cultural excursions or food.
12. Is there a head delegate fee?
Yes, NMUN conferences charge the same amount for a head delegate fee as would be paid for a regular delegate fee. If you are not currently enrolled as a college student, you are not eligible for the head delegate or delegate fee.
13. Is there a fee for faculty advisors?
There is a $75 fee for faculty advisors to attend the NMUN•NY conference. There is no faculty fee for NMUN’s other conferences.
14. Where do I submit this payment?
You are invited to pay online via credit card (Visa and Mastercard accepted). Those that wish to pay by wire transfer, must be aware that additional fees will be added to your order. For directions on sending a wire contact: heather@nmun.org. If you are sending a check (school or faculty check only) or money order, the on-line system will prompt you to use the mailing address below:
NCCA/NMUN
2945 44th Ave. S., Suite 600
Minneapolis, MN 55406
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» Mission Briefings Question
15. Will the Conference organize our Mission/Embassy Briefing?
No. Delegations must arrange for their own Mission or Embassy briefings. Additional information can be found under “Briefings” on each Conference Page.
» Committee Questions
16. When does time stop for our committee?
Time ‘freezes’ at 12:01 am the morning before the first committee sessions for all committees except the Security Council simulations. After this time, delegates will not be able to introduce real-world events to committees. The Security Council is an exception because they have an open agenda that allows them to introduce topics in addition to those in the background guide as world conditions warrant.
17. Where do I send position papers?
Please check out “Create Your Position Paper” under each Conference Page for answers to your position paper questions.
18. Who can I ask about the committee rules of procedure?
E-mail our group of rules experts:
NMUN•NY: dirgen@nmun.org.
NMUN•DC: dc@nmun.org
NMUN•EUROPE: europe@nmun.org
19. What are the NMUN Dress Code Guidelines?
The NMUN Dress Code adheres to professional business attire guidelines. Typically, delegate and faculty wear business suits to the Opening and Closing Ceremony and western business attire to all committee sessions. All clothing must adhere to guidelines that portray professionalism and modesty. International delegates in whose native countries traditional cultural dress is appropriate may dress in "professional business dress". These delegates are the only individuals to whom this applies. Any delegate attempting to use cultural costume to portray a "character" will be asked to leave the committee chamber and change into clothing that is more appropriate. If a delegate's attire is deemed inappropriate by the NMUN staff, the delegate will be asked to leave the session and return with the appropriate attire. As role models, faculty should dress in business attire. Also, note that it is inappropriate for delegates to display any national symbols such as flags, pins, crests, etc. on their person during committee sessions. UN symbols, however, are acceptable. Dress Code Guidelines are as follows:
Women: Standard female delegate attire for the conference is business jacket, skirt or slacks, button blouse, and dress shoes. Shirts that expose excessive bare skin on the chest, stomach or are otherwise revealing are inappropriate. Clothes that reveal undergarments are inappropriate.
Men: Standard male delegate attire for the conference is business jacket, slacks, button down shirt with tie and dress shoes. Shirts that expose excessive bare skin on the chest, stomach or are otherwise revealing are inappropriate. Clothes that reveal undergarments are inappropriate. Facial hair should be shaved or trimmed neatly. Dress sweaters are generally considered too casual, as well as shorts, ball caps, jeans, sneakers and sunglasses.
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The NMUN is a program of the National Collegiate Conference Association (NCCA), a non-governmental organization of the United Nations as well as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of the United States. For more information about the NCCA, please contact Michael Eaton, Executive Director via e-mail or at 1.651.204.9310 ext. 20. |
