Frequently Asked Questions

Where
Venue:
Pearl Street Arts Center
234 Pearl Street

Hotel:
The Bradley Hotel
204 W Main Street

Who will be in attendance
Collegiates, alumni and guest are invited to participate (non-members may not attend member-only sessions). All chapters are encouraged to send as many individuals as they'd like, but all collegiate chapters are required to register one business delegate.

Hotel
Please see our hotel page for more information on how to reserve a room using the special MPE room rate ($169/night). Collegiate Business and Music (performer) delegates: Do not book your room through the hotel if you want to be included in the complimentary room block. See "What's included for collegiates" below. 

Suggested Arrival on July 23

• Anyone attending the International Competition - arrive prior to 1:00 pm start time at Pearl Arts.
• Anyone assigned to serve on any of the following Convention committees - arrive prior to 6:15 pm meeting time at Pearl Arts. 
• Resolutions Committee
• Credentials Committee
• Steward and Teller Orientation
• Social Media & Convention Communications Committee
• Anyone signed up to perform in the Convention Choir - arrive prior to 7:00 pm rehearsal time at Pearl Arts.
• Otherwise, the Convention officially kicks off at 8:00 pm with the Gala Opening Session at Pearl Arts. 

Suggested Departure
Anytime after the Closing Choir Concert on July 23 (concludes at 9:00 pm). For most people, this means departing the following day (Sunday) at any time. 

Convention Chorus
To participate in the chorus, you can sign up when you complete your Convention registration form. There are three scheduled rehearsal sessions (one each day) plus the performance on Saturday evening following the banquet. For those registered to participate in the chorus, information will be sent to you via email on how to obtain the music.

Registration Rates
See registration page (coming soon) for more information

What's included for collegiates
For Collegiate Business and Collegiate Music (Performer) Delegates, the hotel room is covered by the fraternity if they agree to share a room with up to three other delegates (room assignments made by the fraternity). Please note that Collegiate Business and Music Delegates are not required to take advantage of this complimentary hotel room assignment. If they choose not to participate, they must make their own room reservations directly with the hotel (at their own expense). The choice to participate in the fraternity's room complimentary block is an option on the registration form. 

The convention registration fee and transportation to/from the convention is the responsibility of each individual (or chapter, if they are paying for it).

Conference App and Schedule
There will be no printed Convention program book. Convention participants will receive an email with a link to the conference app prior to the Convention which include the schedule, session descriptions, presenter bios, etc. A printed 'at a glance' schedule will be available at the Convention registration desk for those who prefer not to use the app (note, this printed schedule only includes session titles and times. No descriptions or bios). 

Meals
All meals on Thursday,  Friday and Saturday (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are included with each registration. 

Attire
Don't forget your Mu Phi Epsilon pin! Daily sessions are casual business attire. It's a good idea to bring a sweater or wrap since meeting rooms can sometimes be chilly. Guests at The Bradley have access to its fitness center, so be sure to bring workout gear. Saturday evening's closing banquet is business professional/formal; for women, this means short or long dress and for men, a sport coat or suit.

Parking
The Bradley Hotel offers self and valet parking. For those registered at the hotel, the discounted parking rates for Mu Phi Epsilon are $10 per night for self parking, and $20 per night for valet. 

Ground Transportation
The Bradley Hotel does not offer airport shuttle service. A list of ground transportation resources can be found on the Fort Wayne International Airport's website, and traditional ride share options (Lyft, Uber) are also an option. 

International Competition Finals
There is NO admission charge and everyone is encouraged to attend! The finals will be held at Pearl Arts, July 23 at 1:00. 

Music Delegates (Performers)
Collegiate Music Delegates must attend all sessions, unless excused for rehearsals by the Music Adviser. Alumni Music Delegates are encouraged to attend sessions, and must be available for scheduled rehearsals. Music Delegates may not serve as Business Delegates.

Business Delegates
You must be officially registered before the opening ceremony at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 23. You must attend all scheduled events listed in the convention program – all meals, business sessions and recitals – and you must exercise your voting privilege. Attendance will be taken. You must remain through the final banquet on Saturday evening, July 25. You may plan to leave Fort Wayne anytime after the banquet.

Need a Professional Headshot?
Get your professional headshot taken at the convention by Basil Bouras, a patron of MPE and a professional photographer. $50 for a full resolution, fully edited portrait for you to use and share however you need -- digitally delivered directly to you!

Mu Phi Epsilon MarketPlace
Multiple vendors will be selling MPE-branded merchandise during the scheduled breakfast times! Now is your time to stock up on some great fraternity items!