sargent
center
conferences
planning
tips
Planning Tips
As you begin planning, you’ll want to make sure that you
gather the following information:
- Estimated attendance

- An approximate date for your event (and at least one back-up
date)
- Your budget
- If you’re a student group, you should know your activities
office requirements
In addition, we have some advice you might want to consider:
Discounts for large groups and students are available
- Off-season pricing applies to events held November 1 – April
15
- Think outside the box, retreats are great for new organizations,
but they are also extremely valuable for established groups
- Come prepared! Be sure to view our list of What
to Bring
Remember, we’re here to help you get started. Our staff
of experts will guide you through the planning process to ensure
that you get the most out of your retreat—all you have to
do is contact us at scoeinfo@bu.edu or 603-525-3311.