The document provides information about what to expect at the UIFI conference for fraternity and sorority leaders. It summarizes that participants will engage in interactive exercises and discussions with approximately 80 other attendees from across North America. Participants can expect to stay in sorority house accommodations and participate in a substance-free, challenging learning environment focused on developing new ideas and directions for improving fraternity and sorority communities.

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WHAT TO EXPECT
UIFI will be an exciting and memorable experience. You will join approximately 80 other
participants during your stay at the institute. If you bring an open mind, a willingness to take
risks, a caring and positive attitude, and a readiness to have some fun, we guarantee an
experience of a lifetime.
You can expect:
 Fraternity and sorority leaders from across North America who want to lead their
communities to new levels of excellence.
 Early mornings and late nights! Make sure to come well-rested.
 A substance-free environment; there’s no time, room, or need for alcohol and drugs.
 No boring lectures! Expect interactive exercises and in-depth discussions.
 Warm/Hot days, cool evenings.
 Staying on campus the entire UIFI. There really is no time for sight-seeing!
 Beautiful sorority house accommodations.
 New friends, new ideas, new experiences, and new directions.
 Experienced, caring, and committed facilitators.
 Kitchen Duty! We’ll all take a turn with set-up and clean-up for meals.
 A challenging living-learning environment that exposes you to new and different ideas.

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BEFORE UIFI
To get the most out of the UIFI experience, there are a few things to do before attending.
Prior to UIFI:
 Make your travel plans and complete the travel form here.
 Review all UIFI materials (prior to UIFI, you will receive a packet of materials that will help
you prepare for the experience)
 Participate in the UIFI pre survey (to be emailed soon).
 Talk with your peers and mentors about your upcoming experience. Specifically, you should:
 Meet with your fraternity/sorority advisor to discuss your upcoming attendance and how
you can maximize your experience, and what they might believe are the most important
things to think about for your chapter, council, and community
 Have a similar conversation with other leaders in your chapter and community as well as
with your chapter advisor
 Reflect on what you want for the future of your chapter, council, and community. Give
yourself permission to be honest about the real challenges that may be keeping your chapter,
council, and community from achieving its potential.

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UIFI TRAVEL INFORMATION
Session Location:
Alpha Delta Pi, 2001 North Fisher Court, Bloomington, IN 47406
Driving to UIFI:
1. Plan to arrive at the chapter house between 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm. Please be at the house
by 1:30 pm on the first day of your session.
2. Bloomington, IN is in the Eastern Time Zone.
3. For directions to the Indiana University campus, access them on-line here.
4. A more specific campus map can then be found here.
5. Plan to depart no earlier than 12:00 noon on the last day of your institute. If you are being
picked up, your ride MUST be at the house no later than 11:00 am.
6. Travel arrangements must be made in the time frame outlined in this confirmation e-mail.
You must agree to attend the ENTIRE UIFI 2016 session.
7. Parking will be available at the UIFI house.
8. If you have problems or delays during travel, contact the coordinators of your session or
the NIC at the number listed above.

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Flying to UIFI:
1. Please fly into the Indianapolis (IND) Airport.
2. Flights need to arrive in Indianapolis no later than 11:30 am on the first day of your
session. DO NOT schedule flights later than this time without contacting the NIC for
approval. For anyone unable to make arrangements within this time frame, contact the
NIC for alternative plans.
3. When you arrive, retrieve your luggage from the Baggage Claim area for your flight and
then go to area behind Baggage Claim Area 4 to meet representatives from the NIC who
will be waiting for you. A representative should be there after 10:00am.
4. Transportation will be provided from the airport to UIFI. If your flight is delayed or your
arrangements get you into Indianapolis later than 11:30 am, you may need to arrange and
pay for your own transportation.
5. For your return flight, make your flight plans for after 3:00 pm on the last day of your
session. Transportation will be provided from the chapter house to the airport for
departures.
6. Travel arrangements must be made in the time frame outlined in this confirmation e-mail.
You must agree to attend the ENTIRE UIFI 2015 Session.
7. Wear either your letters or a college/university logo so you will be easier for us to identify
you when you arrive. You may also run into other participants who are on their way to
UIFI as well.
REMEMBER – Submit your travel information to us on our web site.
If you are traveling to UIFI via any other method than driving or flying, please contact Alexis
Kollay D’Ettorre at alexis@nicindy.org to discuss your options.
UIFI ON-SITE CONTACT INFORMATION
Approximately one week prior to your session, you will receive an e-mail from your session
Interns with a cell phone number that can be used for emergencies or travel delays. You can also
always call the NIC office during business hours at 317-872-1112.

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WHAT TO PACK
Clothing:
For Daily Activities – Shorts, t-shirts, jeans, and other casual attire are the norm throughout the
institute. You may choose to bring a light jacket in case of rain.
For Graduation – On the final day of UIFI, there is a graduation ceremony. Please bring business
casual attire for this part of the program (khaki type pants, polo shirts, sun dresses, etc.).
For Recreation Time – You may choose to bring running gear, Frisbees, and other items to use
during recreation time. Unfortunately, we do not have access to university athletic facilities.
For Teambuilding Activities – Please bring appropriate clothes to do teambuilding activities on
the first day and later in the Institute. Athletic shoes or closed toed shoes are required for the
activities.
For Community Service – Consider throwing in one outfit that you wouldn’t mind getting a little
dirty.
Personal Items:
Toiletries – Please pack your own soap, shampoo, shower shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, and other
necessary items for your stay at the house.
Linens – Please bring bedding (twin sheets, blankets, and pillow) and bath linens (towel,
washcloth). These will NOT be provided for you.
Alarm Clock – Pack a travel alarm or feel free to use your cell phone.
Reusable Water Bottle – We will only have access to cups during meal times.
Items to Swap:
Feel free to pack some extra fraternity/sorority t-shirts to exchange with other participants. You
may also bring your recruitment brochures, scholarship programs, risk management materials,
new member programs, etc to share with other participants.
Other Things:
Camera – Bring your camera to capture the memories of UIFI.
CD’s or I-Pod – Bring some tunes – as we will have some speakers and a little bit of down time.
Your own music is also great for the reflection time.
Spending Money – Although most of your expenses are covered while you’re here, bring some
spending money in case you forgot anything. The UIFI schedule is packed, so you won’t have time
to do any shopping at the campus bookstore/sight-seeing during the institute.
Pen/Pencil – Don’t forget to bring something to write with!