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Registration

Registration for The Old Curiosity Shop Dickens Universe will open in the new year. The conference will primarily be an in-person event, with the option to attend virtually from afar.

We guarantee 100% compliance with the safest possible COVID-19 protocols and reserve the right to alter our program schedule and venue locations for health and safety reasons and other circumstances beyond our control. We will make every effort to communicate any changes promptly.

If you want to set up a payment plan or have any questions, please contact Courtney at the Dickens Project at (831) 459-2103 or dpj@ucsc.edu.

General Registration

Conference registration fees
Single Occupancy Accommodations Six nights, arrive Sunday, depart Saturday Bedroom to yourself in a shared apartment Includes meals and parking
Double Occupancy Accommodations Six nights, arrive Sunday, depart Saturday Share a bedroom with one other person in a shared apartment Includes meals and parking
Commuter Registration only Parking and meals are additional (see below)
Virtual Access to all virtual sessions All plenary lectures and talks Faculty-led Context Seminar, Graduate-led Discussion, and Dickensian Seminar Film screenings

Road Scholar Registration

Road Scholar registration fees
Single Occupancy Accommodations Six nights, arrive Sunday, depart Saturday Bedroom to yourself in a shared apartment Includes meals and parking Register through Road Scholar
Double Occupancy Accommodations Six nights, arrive Sunday, depart Saturday Share a bedroom with one other person in a shared apartment Includes meals and parking Register through Road Scholar

Undergraduate Registration

Undergraduate registration fees
Enrollment in LIT 112C for 5 UC Credits You must enroll and pay through UCSC Summer Session This fee is for the course only and does not include housing
Double Occupancy Accommodations Six nights, arrive Sunday, depart Saturday Share a bedroom with one other person in a shared apartment Includes meals and parking No UC credits are offered
Commuter Registration only, no UC credits offered Parking and meals are additional (see below)

Additional Fees

Additional fees
2.5 Continuing Education Units Issued through UCSC Extension
Parking Permit for Commuters A permit is required at all times to park on campus
Meals for Commuters Five lunches and six dinners Individual meals may also be purchased at the dining hall
Recreation Passes Use of pool, courts, and Fitness Center Quarterly membership details at UCSC Recreation

Return Airport Shuttle Reservations

Additional fees
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Return Shuttle Departs campus at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 26, 2025
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) Return Shuttle Departs campus at 9:00 AM on Saturday, July 26, 2025

Our Cancellation Policy

We hope you can attend the Dickens Universe as planned, but we understand that sometimes things happen. We will refund all but $50 if you notify us by July 1, 2025.