SSICSIM has two registration periods—Early Bird and Regular. Early Bird begins on May 15th, and will run until June 30th or the first 100 spots are filled at $70CAD a delegate. Regular registration begins immediately after Early Bird registration at $90CAD. Should there be an excess of delegates, a waitlist will open to ensure that delegates are given the chance to register.

You can read more here: Pricing

During Early Bird registration, payment will be required upfront by the individual delegate to reserve their spot—due to this, the delegate will receive 50% of their payment if they decide to cancel. During Regular registration, invoices will be sent to Faculty Advisors (or the main contact of the delegation) on a rolling basis. Delegates who decide to cancel during Regular registration will receive 25% of their payment. After October 15th, 2023, refunds will no longer be issued

You can read more here: Payment and Cancellation Policy

Delegations are advised to RSVP their delegation immediately, but the individual delegates may freely choose to register during Early Bird or Regular! As such, you may register delegates at any point during both the Early Bird and Regular registration period.

For sure! The Delegation RSVP form requests that Faculty Advisors or Head Delegates indicate an approximate number of delegates which will be a part of the delegation, but we understand that the number is tentative. Feel free to register more or less delegates than the approximate number indicated on the Delegation RSVP form!

Definitely! On the delegate registration form, delegates may indicate their top 3 committee choices, which the Secretariat will take into consideration when assigning delegates to committees.

SSICSIM is hosted and run by University of Toronto students and staffed by undergraduate students from Universities across Canada. It is located at the St. George campus in Downtown Toronto!

SSICSIM will be taking place from November 3rd to November 5th, 2023.

Early Bird registration—which opens on May 15th—will close on June 30th or whenever the 100 Early Bird spots are filled, whichever comes first. Regular registration opens following Early Bird registration on July 1st, until all spots are filled or September 17th.

Learn More Here: Registration

Unfortunately, SSICSIM does not provide accommodations. Given that we are located in the heart of downtown Toronto, however, SSICSIM is happy to provide recommendations for various options of accommodation.

For those delegates and staff sponsors seeking overnight accommodations in Toronto, we have attached a list of links to nearby hotels. This list is non-exhaustive, and you may find plenty of other options online.

The Chelsea Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown
Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre
The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel

At the current moment, committee sizes are tentative but are drafted to be roughly ~20 delegates each, varying by experience from a beginner to seasoned delegate. For beginners, SSICSIM recommends taking a look at our historical and fictional committees, which vary in skill. For more advanced delegates, SSICSIM recommends our concept committees, which truly challenge and break the boundaries of normative debate.

First off, don’t worry, we were all beginners at one point! SSICsim has committees that appeal to all levels of experience: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Check out the website for more information on the committees, and take a look at the resources provided. The Delegate’s Guide to Model UN is a good place to start, and the Rules of Procedure document offers a comprehensive explanation of the mechanics of committee. That said, if at any point during the conference you feel you would like more guidance, feel free to reach out to any member of staff and we will be happy to help.

It’s highly recommended that all delegates review their committee’s background guide, mechanics guide and character descriptions prior to the conference. These three documents are central to your committee and will provide key insight into the topics your committee will address and what resources are available to each character.

To better understand your committee’s content, review the background guide available on the SSICSIM website. To better understand Model UN terminology and style of debate, check out The Delegate’s Guide to Model UN and your committee's mechanics guide as those documents provide a step-by-step deconstruction of your committee and provide recommendations on how to move through the debate.

No. While we’d like you to familiarize yourself with the committee by reading through the background guide, you are not expected to write a position paper.

Every day is different and entirely dependent on what your committee is discussing, but generally, your Moderator will open each session with a brief recap of what happened the day/session prior and open the floor to any points or motions. From here, its up to the committee what they would like to do first; perhaps move into a moderated caucus, present outstanding directives, or maybe a new crisis update is ready to be shared. If you’re ever confused about what to do next, it’s highly recommended you check out the Delegate’s Guide to Crisis.

The Rules of Procedure is available on the SSICSIM website here: ROP. If you find this document to be too long or difficult to read, that’s okay! Check out the Delegate’s Guide to Crisis instead for a summary of key committee blocks and how/when to motion for them here: Delegate’s Guide to Crisis

All committee documents can be found under your committee’s specific webpage (Committees Overview). If you have a question or comment about your committee’s content, feel free to email the committee email included on the first page of all background guides and your Director will be happy to help!

The provided SSICSIM 2023 Delegate Handbook features a map of the UofT campus as well as room details. For navigating the campus and finding specific buildings at UofT, visit map.utoronto.ca to search the name of the building you need. Once inside, navigating the rooms can be confusing: look for signs as best you can, and feel free to ask any member of staff for help. We also recommend using ClassFind for specific directions to a room!

Toronto has many transit connections to make your commute to the city easier, including bus connections, subway routes, regular train arrivals and an intricate, though often congested, map of highways. The University of Toronto campus is uniquely situated in Downtown Toronto, making it very accessible by public transit.

To plan your route via public transit, we recommend you use services like Google Maps and Go Transit as they provide the most timely information on public transit times, departures and services. In general, it’s wise to plan to arrive on campus 30 minutes before your first committee session, to account for any possible delays.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pricing look like?

What is the payment and cancellation policy?

Can we register more delegates afterwards if we register some in Early Bird?

Can we register more delegates than the approximate amount we state on the RSVP form?

Do delegates have the option to rank top 3 committee choices as part of their registration?

Where is the conference located?

What dates will the conference be taking place on?

When is the early bird registration deadline? And when is the regular one?

Since it is a multiple day conference, are accommodations provided?

What are the approximate committee sizes and experience level at SSICSIM?

I’m new to MUN. Does SSICsim have any beginner committees?

Do I need to do any work or prepare materials beforehand?

I’ve never done a crisis committee before. How can I prepare for SSICSIM?

Do I need to write a position paper?

What does a typical day of committee sessions look like?

Where can I find the Rules of Procedure for SSICSIM?

Where can I find my committee background guide and character descriptions?

I’m not sure where or how to find my committee room.

I’m an independent delegate. How do I get to Toronto for the conference?