Steubenville Conferences - Support

Q: How do I request financial aid?

A: Adult attendees and youth conference group leaders may complete the online Financial Aid Application by April 14, 2026.

Q: What is your refund policy?

A: Adults – cancel at least 2 weeks before the event to receive a refund minus a $25 fee.
Youth – deposits are non-refundable; full refunds are available only if canceled 5 weeks before the conference. Please see our refund policy for further details.

Q: Where can I find forms, policies, and payment instructions?

A: All required forms, policies, and payment information are available in the Steubenville Conferences Google Drive (separated between adult and youth drives).

Q: What is the Ambassador Program?

A: The Ambassador Program is a program that was created to make it easy for you to invite others to experience the same joy, renewal, and encounter with Christ that you had, through registration discounts and exclusive perks. Please see our Ambassador Page for additional information.

Q: Can I modify my registration?

A: Yes. Contact us to update your registration.

Q: What is on-campus housing like?

A: Linens are provided (sheets, blanket, pillowcase, towel, washcloth). Accommodations are in university dorms, so guests should expect basic facilities rather than hotel-style amenities.

Q: Can I arrive early?

A: No, early arrival is not available for adult conferences. Please arrange off-campus lodging if needed.

Q: Where can I eat on campus?

A: Meal plans are served in Antonian Hall. Additional options include The Well, Clear Creek Coffee, and local dining (accessible by personal vehicle).

Q: Do you provide hotel shuttles?

A: Yes, complimentary shuttles run between all Steubenville and Weirton hotels and the Franciscan University campus.

Q: Can minors attend an adult conference?

A: Yes, under special circumstances: must be 13+ years old, must stay off-campus with a parent or trusted chaperone, and must submit an Adult Conference Youth Liability Form before or at check-in (found in our Adult Conference Resources section).

Q: Can I bring my baby?

A: Yes, please see our Babes in Arms Policy for details.

Q: Do you offer discounts?

A: Yes. Priests attend free (with the exception of the Priests, Deacons, and Seminarians retreat). Religious, deacons, and young adults (ages 18–35) automatically receive discounted rates. Other promotions may be available throughout the year.

Q: Can priests concelebrate or deacons assist at Mass?

A: Yes, pending diocesan approval for faculties before the weekend. Letters of Good Standing must be sent in at least 5 weeks prior to the conference being attended. Please bring an alb.

Q: Where can I find recordings from past years?

A: Some talks are available on the Steubenville Conferences YouTube channel or Franciscan University’s Faith and Reason platform.

Q: Who can attend?

A: Youth entering 9th grade through those graduating 12th grade.

Q: What’s included in registration?

A: Youth registration includes conference registration, on-campus housing, and meals from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch.

Q: What are the chaperone requirements?

A: Chaperones must be 21+, Safe Environment trained, and background-checked. Each group must have 1 male chaperone per 10 male youth and 1 female chaperone per 10 female youth (up to 2 per 10 permitted).

Q: Can priests or deacons join my group?

A: Yes. Priests attend free with a Letter of Good Standing (due 5 weeks before the conference). Deacons must also submit an Adult Chaperone Verification Form.

Q: What forms are required?

A:
• Liability Form (all participants)
• Adult Chaperone Verification Form (adults)
• Letter of Good Standing (clergy)

Q: What is the Group Leader’s role?

A: Group Leaders manage registration, payments, required forms, and serve as the primary contact for their group.

Q: Can I add or drop spots?

A: Yes, up to 5 weeks before the conference. After that, all spots must be paid in full.

Q: What is housing like?

A: Youth – 4 youth per room, which contain 2 beds and 2 cots each.
Chaperones – 2 per room, 2 beds.
Early arrival is available for an added cost (includes extra night, 3 meals, and a campus tour).

Q: When is check-in?

A: Regular check-in is Friday, 1–5 p.m.
Day early check-in is Thursday from 3–7 p.m. We cannot accommodate late arrivals for day early check-in.

Q: Can I bring snacks?

A: Yes! Please clean up after your group.

Q: Are shuttles available?

A: Yes, free for groups flying in. Submit flight details at least 5 weeks before your conference.

Q: Are babies allowed?

A: No, due to the nature of the event, we do not allow babies to attend. Please contact us if your situation requires an exception.

Q: Do you offer junior high or family conferences?

A: No, youth events are limited to grades 9–12.

Q: How do I pay for a youth conference?

A:
• Credit card: contact us for assistance or mail us the payment form from the Youth Conferences Resource section.
• Check: complete and include the payment form from the Youth Conferences Resource section.

Q: Can I register a group if I’m not attending?

A: Yes, but you must designate another adult to serve as on-site Group Leader at least 5 weeks before your event.

Q: What meals are included and what allergies can be accommodated?

A: Meal plans include 6 meals (Friday dinner – Sunday lunch).
Major allergens accommodated: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy.