FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Take a look at the most frequently asked questions about SALT! If you don’t find the answer to your question, send us a message using the form below - we will respond as soon as possible.
Registration
Still Have Questions?
Can I pay a deposit now and pay the rest later?
If you are a student, you will have the option to pay a $100 non-refundable deposit or to pay in full at the time of registration. If you choose the non-refundable deposit, you must pay the remaining balance before midnight on November 30th.
Student Registration Cost
Before Dec 1st - $239
Dec 1st-Dec 31st - $269
Jan 1st - On-Site - $299
XA, AGWM, and Partner Registration Cost
Singles:
Bunk Room
Now-November 30 - $259
Dec 1-Dec 31 - $289
Jan 1st - On-Site - $319
Queen Room (alone)
Now-November 30 - $689
Dec 1-Dec 31 - $719
Jan 1st - On-Site - 749
Couples without children:
Queen Room
Now-November 30 - $859
Dec 1-Dec 31 - $919
Jan 1st - On-Site - $979
Couples with Children:
Queen Room
Now-November 30 - $859 + $25 childcare (per kid) + kid meal plan(s)
Dec 1-Dec 31 - $919 + $25 childcare (per kid) + kid meal plan(s)
Jan 1st - On-Site - $979 + $25 childcare (per kid) + kid meal plan(s)
What payment options are available to me?
Payment may be made with any major debit or credit card.
If something comes up and I can't attend SALT, is my registration fee refundable?
No. All registrations are non-refundable. If you would like to request an exception, you can use the form below to send us a message.
What should I do if I receive an error message while registering?
Check your internet connection and try again. If if still doesn't work, use the form below to send us a message.
Can students share housing with non-students?
No. :)
What if I have a big family or a complicated situation that the registration form doesn't account for?
Please, use the form below to send us a detailed message. We will be happy to help!
Do I register my kids even if they do not plan to utilize childcare?
Yes. All of your children need to be registered. You will only pay childcare for those who will utilize it but housing and food will still need to be purchased. If not utilizing childcare, you will be solely responsible for your children throughout the conference. If your child is a university student, they need to register themselves separately.
When and where is check-in?
Check-in will begin at 4pm on January 2nd. Our team will meet you in the lobby of Pritchell!
What will I need for check-in?
Just bring your ID along with the confirmation email that you received when you registered.
What if I arrive after the designated check-in time?
Go to check-in at the Pritchell lobby. The Ridgecrest staff members will give you directions.
Conference
What is the purpose of SALT Conference?
As Chi Alpha, it is our mission to see university students reconciled with Christ and through their lives to see the transformation of the university, the marketplace, and the world. SALT '27 is going to focus on empowering university students to live forever loving God, forever in His church, forever set apart, and to forever make disciples in the marketplace, both in the US and around the world. You don't want to miss this!
Where is the conference?
SALT '27 is being held at the breathtaking Ridgecrest Conference Center. Ridgecrest is located 15 miles east of Asheville, North Carolina, on Interstate 40 at Exit 66. It is approximately 30 miles from the Asheville Regional Airport.
The address is 1 Ridgecrest Drive Black Mountain, NC 28711.
When is the conference?
January 2nd-5th. A schedule can be found here!
Who can attend the conference?
SALT '26 is hosted by the Southeast Region of Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, U.S.A. and is open to college students connected to XA groups in our region. The conference is open to these students along with XA missionaries, AGWM missionaries, and approved vendors. If you are hoping to attend and don't fit one of these categories, please send us a message using the form below.
Housing, Dining, and Facilities
How do I request roommates?
Students and single missionaries may request roommates during the registration process. There is space to create and enter a roommate "code" on the registration page. As long as everyone uses the same "code," we will do our best to get all of the desired roommates together in a bunk room. Example: "fsuguys" "gonoles"
If a code isn't used then roommates will be placed according to your campus, your state, and then at random.
When will I find out who I am rooming with?
It's a surprise! You'll find out either at registration or when you see them in your room.
Can I stay off site?
No one may stay off site at SALT '27. The only exception is if you have a housing need that we can not accommodate on site. If you believe this is the case, please, send us a detailed message using the form below. There is a fee associated with staying off site.
What are the rooms like?
Students will be staying in twin bunk bed style rooms and will share a bathroom with their roommates.
XA missionaries, AGWM missionaries, and approved vendors that are single or coming alone will have the option to stay in a bunk room with other non-students or alone in a king room (similar to a common hotel room).
Married couples will stay in double queen rooms (similar to a common hotel rooms). If they have kids, they will stay in the same room and purchase adjoining rooms, if necessary.
There will be no roommates in double queen rooms unless they are family.
Click here to see examples of bunk or double queen rooms.
All rooms have necessary linens (sheets, blankets, towels, pillows, and washcloths)
Are meals included?
For students, 2 grab and go breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners are included in your registration. These meals will be provided on January 3rd and January 4th of the conference.
For staff and partners, 6 meals are included in your registration. The meals are breakfast, lunch, and dinner on January 3rd and January 4th of the conference.
What if I have dietary restriction?
There is a place to note common dietary restrictions during the registration process. If these options don't accommodate your needs, please send us a message using the form below.
Where can I park?
Any of the parking lots at Ridgecrest are available for your use throughout the conference. Please, be careful as you drive around the conference center as there will be a lot of children attending the conference with their families!
What can we do at Ridgecrest Conference Center?
-Hiking trails
-Coffee shop
-Basketball gym
-Tennis courts
-Mini golf
-Recreation fields
-Game room
