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To qualify for housing, you must be registered for QBL classes. Housing is not available for spouses, family members or guests. Housing and meals are offered in a typical college setting. Each attendee is assigned to an air conditioned dorm room within a suite.

Suite features include a full kitchen including a stove and refrigerator, living room, shared restrooms, and are all fully furnished. Single (private bedroom) & double (shared bedroom) occupancy housing options are available.

• Linens are provided including 1 set of sheets, 1 blanket, 1pillow, 1 bath towel and 1 washcloth.
• Small appliances such as microwaves & coffee makers are not provided. 
• All rooms have overhead lighting only. No table or floor lamps are provided.
• Fee laundry facilities are available.
• Cleaning service is not provided.
• All rooms are accessible and have elevator access.
• Dorms are a short walk from the cafeteria and most classrooms.
• Housing packages include lunch and dinner, beginning with dinner on the night you arrive.
• Meals are served in the college cafeteria. Breakfast is available for purchase in the cafeteria from 7:30-8:30am..

Meal Schedule

Lunch is served Monday - Friday, 11:30am - 12:45pm
Dinner is served Sunday - Friday, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Breakfast will be available for purchase in the cafeteria from 7:30-8:30am.

No meals are served on Saturdays.

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In order to place a housing request to room with friends you must fill out the appropriate section on the QBL 2010 registration form. When submitting your housing request please make sure that the person or persons you are requesting are also requesting you. Housing requests will be processed on a first come/ first serve basis, and will be accommodated based on availability. Early registration is recommended.

Housing Information:

• All housing at Onondaga Community College is suite style.
• All suites accommodate 4-5 people.
• Single room: private, individual room within a suite.
• Double room: shared bedroom with furnishings for two within a suite.
• Suite: Group of 3-4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, living area and kitchenette for 4-5 people.

Suite options:

# 1. 4 single rooms (4 people total)

# 2. 3 single rooms & 1double room (5 people total)

# 3. 2 single rooms & 1double room (4 people total)

Please note: If your roommate &/or suitemate housing request includes enough participants to fill an entire suite, please understand that in order to process the request we must have registrations from the entire group. If your housing request does not fill all available rooms within your suite, the remaining suitemates will be assigned by QBL.

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1. Choose your first choice class(es) as well as a second choice in the event that your first choice is full.  Please do this for each session you will be attending.

2. Choose a housing plan that best fits your needs. 

3. Participants can either register online or by mailing in a completed & signed registration form. Early registrations due by October 15, 2009. A $125 deposit is required for each session at the time of registration. The $125 per-session deposit is non-refundable, and reserves your space at QBL..

To register online click on link below or download the PDF form below, print, fill out and send or fax: 315-255-0871 (one per person) to: QBL Registrar Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021

Please note: If your first choice class is full and you wish to be put on the waitlist of that class and do not have a second choice class you will not be charged the $125 non-refundable deposit until a space in your chosen waitlisted class becomes available. If a space in your chosen waitlisted class becomes available and you decide to enroll at that time the non-refundable deposit or payment in full (after May 1st) is required to reserve the space.

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PDF files can be viewed with Acrobat Reader, a free download from Adobe.com

Enrollment Policy
The early registration deadline is October 15, 2009. All registrations received by that date will be placed in a random, lottery draw. The random, lottery draw allows all early registrants an equal and fair opportunity to get their first choice class(es). We do not enroll students prior to October 15th. Ongoing registrations received after October 15, 2009 will be processed as they arrive. Confirmations are mailed on or before January 1, 2010. All registrations after May 1, 2010 must be paid in full.

Tuition
Tuition includes class(es), lectures, receptions, and admission to the quilt show and merchant mall. Supply fees are not included.

Registration Changes
A $25 charge is applied for any changes to class or housing registration after Jan. 1, 2010..

Deposit & Processing Fee
A $125 non-refundable deposit is required for each session at the time
of registration. This fee includes a $25 processing fee per session to reserve your space at QBL. If the class you want is full, and you do not have a 2nd or 3rd choice, your deposit is returned and your name is put on the wait list.

Final Payment
Final payment is due May 1, 2010. A 10% late payment fee is charged on all payments received after that date.

Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the Program Coordinator. No refunds will be issued after June 1, 2010 for any reason. Conference fees are transferable to another student of your choice.  Cancellations must be in writing or emailed and received no later than June 1, 2010. Participants are encouraged to obtain Cancellation and Travel Insurance, usually purchased through your travel agent.

QBL reserves the right to cancel classes. If cancelled, all participants registered will be notified and sent a full refund.
In the event QBL is required to cancel the conference due to circumstances beyond our control, participants will receive refunds pro-rated based on the number of days of housing, meals and classes they received. QBL is not responsible for travel refunds.

Signature
Your signature on the registration form acknowledges that you have read and
accept all the conditions outlined in the Registration Policies.

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No Smoking and Personal Fragrances
There is a NO SMOKING policy in effect for all campus buildings and public
areas. Also, many QBL participants are allergic to colognes, perfumes, and scented soaps. Please leave your fragrances at home and pack extra fabric instead!

Cell phones
All cell phones must be turned off in class and lectures.

Music
Personal listening devices must have ear phones.

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Scholarship Program
The QBL Scholarship Program was instituted by students to help offset the
cost of classes. Scholarship recipients receive 5 days of free tuition for QBL
classes. Applications for scholarships must be accompanied by a registration form for classes and be received by October 15, 2009. Names of applicants remain anonymous to the Scholarship Committee. Recipient notifications are sent in January 2010.

Scholarship Raffle
If individuals or a group would like to contribute a completed raffle basket please call or email QBL to let them know. Baskets will be on display in the Quilt Show beginning on the Sunday of each session. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase during the hours of the Quilt Show. Raffles take place on Friday evening at the conclusion of each session immediately preceding the final Show & Tell. QBL greatly appreciates all of your continued support of the scholarship fund!

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Quilting by the Lake
c/o Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center
205 Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021

(315) 255-1553, qblatschweinfurthartcenter.org
Website: www.quiltingbythelake.com

QBL Office Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm

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