Table Information

Each exhibitor will be provided with a 6-foot, skirted table, approximately two feet of space on either side, and access to electricity and internet connections at their exhibit space.

Set-up/Take-down

Set-up will begin on Wednesday, December 6 at 8:00 am. The exhibit hall will be open to attendees on both Thursday, December 7, and Friday, December 8, from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm and from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.  The exhibit hall will be closed for lunch from 12:00 – 2:00 pm on both days. The room will be secured on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm until 8:00 am. Exhibitors are asked to completely take down their exhibits by Friday evening.

Shipping Information

Meeting and exhibitor materials are to be shipped to the hotel no earlier than Friday, December 1.  Packages should be labeled as follows:

(Guest Name)
(Guest Cell Number)
Council of Graduate Schools Annual Meeting
901 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC, 20001

Box ____ of _____

Please note, the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC uses an “in house” Fed Ex office for box handling. CGS will help coordinate delivery of boxes to the exhibit space, Independence A-E.  For package handling and storage fees, click here.