Registration

Students can register in advance online for Optometry's Meeting^®, or via the paper registration form found in the Preliminary Program.

Tips for Registering Online

To create a new registration

Click “Register Now”.
Select “New Registration”
Enter AOA membership ID number – if unknown, call (800) 365-2219 and ask the AOA operator
Enter Date of Birth
Important: Select “Extract AOA Membership Information” to maximize your meeting-related benefits. Make sure to update your address with the address that will be in effect during Optometry's Meeting^®. All post-meeting communications and/or refunds will be mailed to this address.
Name and address will populate - please correct any necessary information
Select “Continue Registration”
Select “Functions”
Write down your Form (F) and Control (C) numbers – which allow you to update your registration in the future
Submit payment
You will receive an e-mail confirmation if registration is successful

To update an existing registration

Click to “Edit Registration”
Refer to your original registration confirmation letter
Enter your Form (F ) and Control (C) numbers
Update your registration
Submit payment if necessary
You will receive an e-mail confirmation if registration update is successful

Student registration packets will not be mailed in advance. When you arrive in National Harbor, you may pick up your registration packet, tickets, and name badge at the Optometry’s Meeting^® Registration Desk, located at the Gaylord National^® Convention Center.

Base Registration Fees
AOSA members (AOSA)	$50
Non-member students (NMOS)	$125
Student guest/spouse (ASMG)	$50

AOSA student registration includes AOSA education; Optometry’s Meeting^® General Session with Bob Woodruff; AOSA General Session with comedian Karyn Ruth White; NBEO Reviews ($10 per course); the Varilux^® Optometry Student Bowl™ XVIII and Reception; iConnect with TLC; and the Presidential Celebration featuring comedian Jeff Foxworthy.

Note: 2009 AOSA/AOA new graduate members are eligible to register as students and participate in all student events.

AOSA On-Site Registration Desk
The AOSA registration desk will be located in the Gaylord National^® Convention Center:

Day	Start Time	End Time
Wednesday, June 24	8:00am	7:30pm
Thursday, June 25	7:30am	7:00pm
Friday, June 26	7:30am	5:00pm
Saturday, June 27	7:30am	3:00pm

Badge Admission
An official name badge is required at all educational and social events for admission. No exceptions.

Dress Code
The official dress for Optometry’s Meeting^® is business casual, unless otherwise noted. Optometry’s Meeting^® defines business casual dress as follows: Women - dresses, slacks, and/or skirts (jacket optional). Men - sport coat and slacks, casual shirt (golf shirt acceptable), and no tie. Although the weather may be quite warm, remember that the hotels and Convention Center will be well air-conditioned and might be chilly. You can expect to do a lot of walking during Optometry’s Meeting^®, so comfortable shoes are highly recommended.