Psychology of Black Womanhood Spelman Symposium

Frequently Asked Questions about the Symposium

 

• What is the exact location of the Psychology of Black Womanhood Symposium?
  Located five minutes from downtown Atlanta, Spelman College is a historic landmark that sits on 39 lush acres. 
  on the campus.

• Where can I find information about directions to the campus and parking arrangements?
  Campus Visitor Information can be accessed here. You can also find a map and directions to the campus by clicking here.
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• What are the accommodation arrangements?
  The Spelman Psychology Department will also be hosting the  Southeastern Teaching of Psychology Conference (SETOP) the Friday February 21 through to Sunday February 23. Psychology of Black Womanhood Symposium attendees can register for rooms at the hotel under the SETOP discounted rate. SETOP 2025 will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta – Windy Hill Ballpark 2055 S Park Pl NW, Atlanta, GA 30339. They have obtained a special conference rate of $159 per night which includes free shuttle upon request to The Battery Atlanta, and all hotel amenities. To register using the SETOP rate please use this link.
   

• How is SETOP associated with the Psychology of Black Womanhood Symposium ? 
  The Spelman Psychology Department is hosting the  Southeastern Teaching of Psychology Conference (SETOP) the three days following the Psychology of Black Womanhood Symposium. While not directly associated with each other, we encourage you to attend both of these events! Scholars should submit presentations for SETOP so they can travel to both events.
  For more information about the SETOP Conference click here.
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• What is the dress code?
   

• What food will be served at the event?
  Food Trucks and campus restaurants will be available for the purchasing of food the day of the event.
   

• Can I register at the venue?
  Advanced registration is required. Only Spelman College students, faculty and staff will be able to register onsite.
   

• How do I pay for the registration?
  This is a free event. All that is required is advance registration.
   

• I am a Spelman student/ faculty/ staff member. How do I register?
  Seats have been set aside specifically for Spelman College students, faculty and staff. Select this appropriate option of the two available when registering. You must use your Spelman email address to secure one of these seats.
   

• How get updates about the event?
   

• If I have questions, who can I contact?