About the Program

Program Dates

The program starts with an afternoon session on Sunday, April 26, and finishes with a luncheon on Friday, May 22, 2009. Participants need to arrive no later than the morning of April 26 and be present at the closing luncheon. Faithful attendance is one of the requirements to receive a program certificate. Please schedule return flights after 5 p.m. on May 22.

Class Times

Classes begin each morning, Monday through Friday, at 8:30 a.m.. There are two 15-minute coffee breaks daily at mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Lunch is 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. and classes end at 4 p.m. except on Fridays when review sessions are held from 4 to 4:30 p.m. These review sessions outline the next week's study material.

Location

Classes are held on the campus of The University of Texas at Dallas, off Campbell Road, about three miles west of the Radisson Hotel Richardson. Transportation to and from classes is provided at no charge for participants staying at the Radisson Hotel. Buses leave the Radisson Hotel promptly at 8 a.m. and return to the hotel at the conclusion of each day's program.

Certificates

Certificates are awarded to those who successfully participate in the program. Program requirements are:

• Attendance at program sessions, including the graduation luncheon. Attendance is mandatory. Certificates will not be awarded to persons who miss sessions without a valid written excuse.
• Satisfactory participation in the program. Participants should anticipate that a substantial amount of preparation and homework will be required each day.
• Satisfactory performance, as determined by the program, on quizzes and tests concerning the main materials.

Insurance

The program attempts to purchase health insurance for participants. There are limits to this insurance, however, and it does not cover any pre-existing conditions. In addition, it is only effective during the time of the program.