Registration Policies

Please read all instructions and policies carefully before registering for the TESOL International Convention & Expo. By completing registration for the convention, you consent to abide by the policies outlined below. Any questions about policies should be addressed to conventions@tesol.org.

Payment

Credit cards, checks, and purchase orders are accepted as a form of payment. Check payment must be postmarked no later than 1 March 2026. TESOL reserves the right to cancel registration if payment is not received/postmarked by 1 March 2026. Purchase order payment must be received by 1 April 2026. 

Refunds

Refunds are not issued on site. You must request a refund in writing, and it must be received by 1 March 2026. A U.S.$75 processing fee will be deducted from your refund. No refund will be granted after the 1 March deadline.

Fees for the following are nonrefundable:

  • Preconvention Institutes (PCIs)
  • ELT Leadership Management Certificate Program
  • TESOL Membership Dues

Send refund requests via email to conventions@tesol.org.

Substitution Policy

Substitutions will be permitted only for individuals registered as part of a group whose registration was paid in full using a single form of payment (check, purchase order, or credit card). No refunds will be provided in cases where the substitute’s registration category carries a lower fee. If the substitute’s registration category carries a higher fee, the group will be responsible for paying the difference.

All substitution requests must be submitted in writing to conventions@tesol.org no later than 1 March 2026.

Cancellation Policy

TESOL reserves the right to cancel any events because of low registration or events beyond TESOL's control. In the unlikely event of cancellation, registrants will be notified and offered the option to switch to a different event or receive a full refund.

Consent to Use of Recorded Images and Audio

By registering, attending, or participating in meetings and other activities sponsored by TESOL International Association, you agree to allow TESOL International Association to record, reproduce, and distribute your image or voice in photographs, videotapes, audiotapes, and any other methods of reproduction now and in the future.

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