Until OxIMUN 2012

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common queries not answered elsewhere on this site are answered here.

Who can take part in OxIMUN?

All university students on undergraduate and graduate programmes are eligible to participate. Due to limited capacity, we regret that sixth-formers and high school students will not be considered for participation.

Do I have to register as part of a group, or can I come on my own?

While OxIMUN does accepts individual delegates from a university if they are the only one attending, We highly recommend that you do try and come as a group.

What is the application procedure for delegations?

The head delegate should fill a form on our registration page when it goes live on April 7^th. There they will be asked how many delegates want to attend, any country preference, if places on Crisis or the ICJ are wanted and any accommodation that they wish to book through the secretariat. If places on Crisis or ICJ were asked for, a supplemental form will be emailed out to be filled in by the relevant delegate(s). The secretariat will email back the head delegate informing them of how many places they have been allocated, including countries and committees.

What is the maximum delegation size?

Due to the overwhelming number of applicants, we are unable to have delegations bigger than 10 delegates. Please note that even if you do apply as a smaller delegation, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to give you the full number of places you have asked for. Exceptions may be made on an individual basis for delegations representing more than one university.

What is the application procedure for individual delegates?

Exactly the same as for a group delegation, just select a group size of 1 delegate.

Is the conference really 'international'?

Yes! OxIMUN has welcomed delegates from 6 continents, stretching around the globe from Australia to the United States and Venezuela to China. We expect to welcome delegates from even more countries this year.

Whats the difference between the delegate fee and the social pack?

The delegate fee is the required payment for delegates and faculty observers to attend the conference. Chairs and members of the press team are not required to pay it. The social pack is optional for delegates and grants access to the wine reception on the Friday night, as well as the committee dinner and the club night on Saturday. We do require chairs to buy a social pack

How much does OxIMUN cost?

Please see the finance page for information on the cost of attending OxIMUN 2012.

Final payment is required by the 6^th October at the very latest.

Can I have a fee waiver or sponsorship?

OxIMUN is looking into the possibility of sponsorship places for this year, depending on our own financial situation. In the past, OxIMUN has not been able to offer a fee waiver or provide monetary assitance to those seeking to attend the conference. This is a likely possibility this year also, therefore we strongly recommend that delegates attempt to raise funds from their own university, or by contacting external sponsors directly.

Transport to and accommodation in Oxford can be found reasonably cheaply, however, why not try some fundraising?

• Create a budget for your delegation
• Publicise your delegation
• Hold fundraising parties, write to local, national or international firms for support, and ask your faculty for help too. There may be a travel fund available for just this kind of conference.

Is accommodation provided?

OxIMUN offers delegations, delegates, and visiting Chairs the opportunity to book rooms with the Oxford Youth Hostel Association. YHA places may be reserved on the registration form, and is assigned on a first come, first served basis. We are exploring additional accomodation options, and delegates will be informed of those options if confirmed. There are other sources of accommodation in Oxford - please see the Accommodation page for further information - but in the past delegates have been pleased with the accomodation provided. Our team will be pleased to help you with any accommodation enquiries you may have.

What is Observer Status?

Observers are member states or non-governmental organisations invited by the committee chair or the Secretary-General to participate in the committee's deliberations to broaden the range of perspectives. Observers can submit, work on and even sign resolutions and amendments in order to fulfill the requirements to have them debated on the floor. The only thing observers cannot do is vote on substantive issues (resolutions or amendments).