Travel and lodging
Where will the Conference be held?
The Conference will be held at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel.
Am I required to stay at the Hilton?
We strongly encourage all schools to stay the Sheraton. We have negotiated special rates with them and most hotels in the area will offer much higher rates. Moreover, all delegates participating in a number of our Crisis Committees are required to stay at the Hilton (or provide their own transportation) due to the intensive immersive experience that these committees entail.
How do I get to the hotel by:
Air?
Newark International Airport (EWR) is the closest and most convenient airport for travel to and from the conference centre. NJ Transit’s Northeast Corridor Line train service stops at Newark International Airport, connect to NJ Transit (North East Corridor) for service to the New Brunswick Station, at which point you may take a Taxi.
Train?
Trains to New Brunswick Station leave New York City’s Penn Station (Northeast Corridor) and Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station (SEPTA to Trenton, Northeast Corridor thereafter) regularly. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from the New Brunswick Station. Several taxi companies service the train station and we encourage you to book them in advance.
Car or Bus?
A map is provided on the logistics page. Driving instructions can be found at the hotel's website.
Are my hotel arrangements set after I reserve my rooms?
No. You will be required to submit a room list to the Sheraton. Without this your registration at the hotel cannot be completed.
How will we get to and from the hotel to the University?
Transportation to and from the hotel to Princeton University, for campus tours, is included in the Conference fees. Buses will drive to and from the hotel to the University to accommodate all transportation needs.
Country and Committee Assignments
What are the countries and committees of PMUNC 2024?
The list of committees for PMUNC 2024 will be availible soon.
When and how are countries and committees distributed?
Our Country & Committee Assignment Application will be available on the portal that we will send to you after you register. We urge you to follow these instructions carefully - in the past, several schools and/or delegates were unable to receive their preferences due to the delay caused when the application was improperly or incompletely filled out.
Countries will not be assigned if we have not received registration payment. Schools that register by the Early Registration date will have priority in Country & Committee Assignments.
Country & Committee Assignments will be distributed in October. We hope that this gives faculty and delegates enough time to prepare for the Conference.
Are delegates allowed to use laptop computers in committee?
PMUNC has a strict no-laptop policy. No laptops are allowed in committee or for resolution writing during caucuses outside of the committee room. You may bring your laptop for personal use in your hotel room, but it may not be used for any committee-related purposes.
We understand that it may be more convenient to have laptops, but it would be extremely unfair for the delegates who do not have the ability to procure a laptop for use during the conference.
If I have a question about my committee, whom do I email?
You can find your chair’s email address on your committee’s webpage and in the background guide. Your chair will be the best person to provide you with information regarding your committee. Please feel free to email your chair at any time! If you have any general questions about assignments or the Conference in general, please contact our Chargé d’Affaires at pmunc@princeton.edu.
If my faculty advisor has questions about assignments, whom should he or she contact?
All questions about Assignments should be directed to our Chargé d’Affaires at pmunc@princeton.edu.
How can I access the Delegate Materials page?
Once we receive your school’s registration, you will be given link that will allow you to access all PMUNC materials, including Background Guides, Code of Conduct, preparation guides and other important documents.
How will financial aid decisions be made?
Decisions will be based on demonstrated need and funding available. Please only apply if you have significant financial barriers that prevent you from attending PMUNC. We may receive more interested applicants than we can provide for. Financial aid is not guaranteed.
When’s the deadline for financial aid, and when will financial aid decisions be released?
September 2nd, 2023. However, applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis.
Can schools apply as a group?
Each individual delegate should submit their own financial aid application.
If selected for financial aid, how much will PMUNC cover?
Financial aid may cover the full or partial costs of: conference fees (including the delegate fee and the delegation fee for independent delegates), hotel stay, meal plan, and transportation
If selected for financial aid, how will I receive my funding?
PMUNC will waive/pay for any eligible conference, lodging, or meal costs. Please note, we discourage any delegates from making reservations prior to receiving a financial aid decision, especially if these costs could pose a significant detriment to the delegate’s family.
I’m an independent delegate. Am I allowed to apply for aid?
You may apply as an independent delegate, but you must have an adult chaperone accompany you at all times during the conference.
If I applied for financial aid and didn’t receive a full scholarship, when is my payment due?
Extensions on some payments including conference fees can be provided for applicants who do not receive full aid. Please note that other fees such as the hotel payments may not be eligible for such extensions.
Are there any additional restrictions or requirements if I’m a delegate on financial aid?
If you receive financial aid for lodging/meals, you will be required to stay at the Hilton East Brunswick (the conference location) and dine on the meal plan. Otherwise, there are no restrictions.
Are there any specific restrictions for international students?
If accepted to the scholarship program, international delegates will be provided funding after they secure visas, if applicable. Otherwise, there are no specific restrictions.
fINANCIAL AID
Dear delegates and faculty advisors,
In an effort to make PMUNC as accessible as possible, we are thrilled to announce the new addition of a virtual PMUNC 2023 committee, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
This committee will run the same weekend as in-person PMUNC (Nov. ___-___), but it will operate on an altered schedule accessible here: ____.
Like PMUNC 2022, the UNHCR will operate over Zoom. Additionally, delegates participating in this virtual committee will be provided with a link to watch both Opening and Closing Ceremonies as well as optional delegate training on Thursday.
Any other questions? Please do not hesitate to reach out.
We look forward to welcoming you to PMUNC 2023!
Srista Tripathi
Virtual
Other
Are there any out-of-session activities?
Traditionally, there are multiple out-of-session activities at PMUNC. This year, these activities will include a visit to Princeton University is scheduled for Friday morning. At the University, you will be able to tour the campus, attend admissions informational sessions, visit the University Store, and eat lunch at Princeton.
Who runs the Conference? (Last year the staff members were speaking in many different languages, where are they from?)
PMUNC is organized by approximately 150 Princeton University students, who share your passion for international affairs, politics and education. Historically, our staff members come from over 35 countries, including Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador France, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Jordan, New Zealand, Pakistan, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe.
Can I bring my iPod, digital camera, computer and/or video camera? Is PMUNC responsible for them?
We strongly discourage you from bringing personal items that can be damaged or lost during the Conference. As per the Code of Conduct, which either you or your parents sign (if you will be under 18 years of age at the start of the Conference), PMUNC is not responsible for any loss or damage to your property. No student will be allowed to participate in the Conference without presenting a signed Code of Conduct.
What is the dress code?
The dress code at PMUNC is western business attire for all Conference sessions as well as Opening Ceremonies. However, the out-of-committee activities i.e. the delegate dance, movie and trip to Princeton University are not covered by this dress code. Moreover, at Closing Ceremonies, we strongly encourage all students to wear their PMUNC shirts!
Where will Opening and Closing Ceremonies be held?
Both Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be held at the Hilton. We strongly encourage all delegates to attend both Opening and Closing Ceremonies. If for some reason, your school is not able to attend one or both, please notify the Chargé d’Affaires in advance.
Where can I access the Welcome/Invitation Package for PMUNC 2024?
Here! Please reach out to the Chargé d’Affaires with any additional questions.