frequently asked questions
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Q. How many people will be accepted for the course?
Q. Is it possible for more than one person from an organization to attend?
Q. When will selected participants be notified for the 2012 BEAT Institute?
Q. What are payment options for the tuition and other related costs of the BEAT Institute?
Q. Are continuing education credits given for courses taken during the BEAT Institute?
Q. What should I bring to the Institute?
Q. How early should I book my returning flight?
Q. Will the BEAT Institute be offered again?
Q. How many people will be accepted for the course?
A. A maximum of 30 participants will be accepted.
Q. Is it possible for more than one person from an organization to attend?
A. Yes.
Q. When will selected participants be notified for the 2012 BEAT Institute?
A. Submitted applications will be reviewed and applicants will be notified by March 28, 2012 via email. Acceptance of invitation required within two weeks of notification.
Q. What are payment options for the tuition and other related costs of the BEAT Institute?
A. Unfortunately, we are unable to process credit cards. Payments directly to the Institute should be made by checks to
"The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania"
Q. Are continuing education credits given for courses taken during the BEAT Institute?
A. We are not currently offering continuing education credits for the BEAT Institute.
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Q. What should I bring to the Institute?
A. Bring sunscreen, comfortable shoes and rain gear (for fieldwork activities).
Q. How early should I book my returning flight?
A. The earliest flight should depart no earlier than 3pm on Friday, June 29.
Q. Will the BEAT Institute be offered again?
A. Yes. There will be at least one more Institute in 2013.