You can register online or with any of the coordinators in person. If you register online by October 31st, you will get the preregistration discount. After that date, you will only be able to register at the registration desk at the convention.
How much does it cost to register?
$15 for students/teachers, $15 for Artists/Dealers, $20 for non-school related individuals, $5 for children under 15. Preregistering will save you $5 on each ticket except children tickets.
What should I bring to the convention?
Where do we stay overnight?If you can stay awake, you're welcome to remain at the convention. Otherwise, for discounted lodging for Diplocon, go to Travelodge. Just say that you're going to Diplocon at Franklin & Marshall College and the rate should be lower.
How do I get there?By Car: Getting Here
By Train: Amtrak. From this station, you can go one of two ways (15-20 min walks):
1) Head down Queen St (the one to the right when you have your back to the station) and then take a right onto James Street (6th street you'll see). Follow this until you reach College Ave and then you'll see the campus. There should be signs/chalk on the sidewalk to guide you the rest of the way.
2) Follow the flow of traffic until you dead-end. Take a left until you reach Liberty St and then take a right onto it. Follow this until you see a footbridge. Cross this and you will be behind two buildings with a third one under construction to your left. Head between that building and the building to your left. Head down College Ave (the one facing you) and look for signs/chalk on the sidewalk.
By Bus: The buses will stop at the Amtrak Station. Use the directions above to get to Diplocon.
The following is a map of possible locations to park on F&M property. Any space that does not have a sign saying that you should not park there is fine. (63) is the convention center, i.e Stager.
Other Parking is available on College Ave, Race Ave and other streets around the college. These are usually mostly occupied by other students and faculty during the week but anyone arriving late of Friday or on Saturday shouldn't have too much trouble finding at least one space closeby.