You will need a TxSGS account to register for TIGR 2023. If you’ve ever been a TxSGS member, registered for a TxSGS event, or spoken at a TxSGS event, you have a TxSGS account.
Creating or Accessing Your TxSGS Account
How do I create a TxSGS account?
You can create an account at https://txsgs.z2systems.com/np/clients/txsgs/login.jsp. Click on “Create Account” and enter your information. Please leave “Company Name” blank unless you are creating an account for a society, library, or other organization.
Otherwise, you can create an account when you register for the conference.
I don’t have a TxSGS account. The registration link shows this box, and I don’t have a user name or password. What should I do?
Just click on the “x” in the upper right corner of the box to dismiss this login prompt. Fill in the boxes on the registration form to create a TxSGS account. Please leave “Company Name” blank.
I can’t remember my username or password. What should I do?
Under username and password boxes, you’ll see “Forgot your password?” Enter your email address in the box and click “Recover Account.” The TxSGS online membership system will send you an email with a link to create a new user name and password.
How can I tell if my membership is current?
When you log into your TxSGS account, you’ll see a window like this.
Can I join or renew my membership when I register for TIGR 2023?
Yes! When you log in or create a new account, you’ll see a window like this:
Click “Join Now” and follow the prompts or click on “What would you like to do?”, select “My membership,” and follow the prompts.
Registration Questions
When does Early Bird registration end?
Early Bird registration ends at midnight, Central Daylight Time, April 15, 2023.
When does the member discount end?
The member discount ends at midnight, Central Daylight Time, May 31, 2023.
How do I get the TxSGS membership discount for the registration?
If you are a current TxSGS member, log into your account after you like on the registration link at https://www.txsgs.org/tigr-2023-registration/.
You will automatically receive the membership discount; the early bird or any other applicable discount appears on the summary at the end of the registration process.
I forgot to log into my TxSGS account before registration and didn’t receive the membership discount. Can I get a refund for the member discount?
Yes, just email registrar@txsgs.org within seven days of registration.
I’ve logged into my TxSGS account page. How do I register for the conference?
Click on the box labeled “What would you like to do?” and select “TIGR 2023 Registration.” Follow the prompts to complete your registration.
Can I register for more than one person at a time?
Yes, but you’ll need to provide contact information for each person including a unique email address. Each registrant will be emailed a unique access link to the TIGR 2023 course for which they are registered. Please note that if you register multiple persons before the Early Bird Deadline of April 15, 2023, you will only receive one Early Bird Discount per registration, not per person. To receive an Early Bird Discount for each person you are registering, register them one at a time.
My society is a TxSGS Partner Society. Can I get a member discount because I’m a member of the society?
No; member discounts are for individual or household members of TxSGS, not organizations.
Can I register now and pay later?
Yes. Please note that deferred payment (labeled “Pay Later”) is for those who wish to mail in a check. If payment isn’t received by TxSGS within 14 days of registration, the registration is subject to cancellation. Payment must be mailed within two (2) days of registration. If your payments it not received within 14 days of registration, the registration is subject to cancellation. Please be aware that it can take up to two weeks for mail to reach us; don’t delay in placing your check in the mail. All payments must be received no later than June 6, 2023.
My spouse and I use the same email address. Can I register both of us?
Yes; however, each person who accesses a TIGR 2023 course must be registered separately.
Do I need to register before TIGR 2023 before it starts on June 12, 2023?
Yes. All registrations must be completed by midnight May 31, 2023. Registration closes at midnight Central Daylight Time on May 31, 2023. All payments must be received by June 6, 2023.
How do I cancel my TIGR 2023 registration if I am no longer able to attend?
Cancellation requests received on or before May 15, 2023, will receive a refund less $75 of the total purchase price to cover administrative costs. No refunds will be issued after May 15, 2023. Cancellation requests must be made in writing via email to tigr@txsgs.org or registrar@txsgs.org.
What if the class I want is already full?
If you are unable to register because a course is full, you may join the waiting list. You will be notified if space becomes available.
Payment Options
Can I register now and pay right before TIGR 2023?
The deferred payment (labeled “Pay Later”) option is provided for those who prefer to mail a check for payment. Payment should be mailed within two (2) days following registration. If TxSGS has not received your payment within 14 days of registration, it is subject to cancellation. All payments must be received by June 6, 2023.
Please be aware that it can take up to two weeks for mail to reach us; don’t delay in placing your check in the mail. You will not receive access to a TIGR 2023 course until your registration fee has been received.
What payment options are available for paying the registration fee?
You may choose credit card, echeck, or Paypal. Credit cards accepted are American Express, Discover, Master Card, and Visa.
If you wish to pay your registration fee by mailing a check, select “Pay Later” and place your check in the mail within 48 hours. If payment isn’t received by TxSGS within 14 days of registration, the registration is subject to cancellation. You will not receive access to a TIGR 2023 course until your registration fee has been received. All payments must be received by June 6, 2023.
Miscellaneous Questions
Is there a list of recommended books for TIGR 2023?
If the coordinators have provided a list of recommended books for their course, it will be included in each “Course Summary.”
Are there prerequisites for any of the courses?
Yes; some courses have prerequisites. If a course has prerequisites, this information is included in the “Course Summary” for each course.
Are there events during TIGR 2023 that are open to all registrants?
Yes. Watch our website for details about evening and lunch activities.
Are there events during TIGR 2023 that are open to the public?
Yes. Watch our website for details about activities open to the public.
Where’s the syllabus?
A link to the digital syllabus will be emailed to you the week before TIGR 2023 begins. You can also download the syllabus from the student Dropbox that will be created for your course.
Can I print or share the syllabus?
You may not share the syllabus as the entire contents are protected by copyright. You may print one copy of the syllabus for personal use.
I registered and can’t attend TIGR 2023. Can I give my registration to someone else?
No; registration is not transferable.
Will there be an opportunity to interact with students in other courses?
Yes. There will be a general TIGR 2023 meeting room available during lunch each day for attendees to get together and chat. A link to this meeting room will be included in your syllabus and student dropbox folder.
Partner Societies
My society is a TxSGS Partner Society. Can I get a member discount because my society is a member of the society?
No; member discounts are for individual or household members of TxSGS, not organizations.
Can my society register one or more persons for TIGR 2023?
Yes! You can log in to the TxSGS society account and access TIGR 2023 registration from the drop-down menu labeled “What would you like to do?”. Select the number of persons you wish to register, then enter their names and email addresses. Members registered through a Partner Society do not receive a member discount.
Please note that if your society is registering persons before the early bird deadline of April 15, 2023, your society will only receive one early bird discount per registration, not per person. To receive an early bird discount for each person your society is registering, register them one at a time. Also, societies do not receive a member discount to TIGR 2023, even if the persons your society is registering are members of TxSGS.
My society would like to promote TIGR 2023 to patrons. Do you have flyers or other media we can distribute?
Yes! Downloadable media suitable for printing or emailing are available on our website at Media Resources | Texas State Genealogical Society (txsgs.org).
Libraries
Can my library register one or more persons for TIGR 2023?
Yes! Your society can log in to the TxSGS library account and access TIGR 2023 registration from the drop-down menu labeled “What would you like to do?”. Select the number of persons you wish to register, then enter their names and email addresses.
Please note that if your library is registering persons before the early bird deadline of April 15, 2023, your library will only receive one early bird discount per registration, not per person. To receive an early bird discount for each person your library is registering, register them one at a time. Also, libraries do not receive a member discount to the TIGR 2023, even if the persons your library is registering are members of TxSGS.
Can my library print a copy of the syllabus and share it with the staff or place it on the shelf for patrons to access?
No. Access to the syllabus is limited to the person registered for a TIGR 2023 course.
Can my library share TIGR 2023 recordings with patrons or staff?
No. Access to TIGR 2023 recordings is limited to the person registered for TIGR 2023. Registrants will have access to recordings from the course they are registered for two (2) weeks following TIGR 2023. Links will be provided in the Student Dropbox folder for each course.
My library would like to promote TIGR 2023 to patrons. Do you have flyers or other media we can distribute.
Yes! Downloadable media suitable for printing or emailing are available on our website at Media Resources | Texas State Genealogical Society (txsgs.org).
Recordings
Will TIGR 2023 courses be recorded?
Yes. Each lecture will be recorded or pre-recorded. Details will be provided in the syllabus for each course. Access links will be provided in the Student Dropbox folder for each course. Course registrants will have access to the course for which they are registered for two (2) weeks following the end of TIGR 2023.
Is closed captioning available for TIGR 2023 courses?
Closed Captioning will be available during TIGR 2023. Details about using this will be provided during orientation for each course on Monday, June 12, 2023.
What online platform will TIGR 2023 use?
TIGR 2023 courses will use Zoom for course participation and other activities announced for the week. Details for each event will be included in the course syllabus and in the Student Dropbox folder for each course.
Where can I find a list of TIGR 2023 courses and faculty?
Course information, including a summary of contents, instructors, and instructor biographies, is listed on the TxSGS website. See TIGR Course Schedules at https://www.txsgs.org/tigr-2023-course-schedules/ .
Can I download the recordings?
No; access to recordings is limited to streaming only due to copyright and contract restrictions.
Can I photograph the presentation slides?
No; due to copyright limitations you are not authorized to capture the recorded lectures in any form without permission of the instructor.
When will I receive the link to attend TIGR 2023?
A week before TIGR 2023 begins, a link will be emailed to the email address you used when you registered. This will come from the email address tigr@txsgs.org. Watch for this email. If you don’t receive it, check your spam folder. If you still don’t find it, contact TIGR 2023 registrar at registrar@txsgs.org.
Can I watch the presentations with a group?
No. Your registration allows only you to view the TIGR 2023 course you are attending.
I registered and can’t attend TIGR 2023. Can I give my registration to someone else?
No; registrations are not transferrable.
Technical Assistance
Who do I contact if I need technical assistance?
Prior to the start of TIGR 2023, email tigr@txsgs.org. Tech support contact information for TIGR 2023 will be provided in your student folder the week prior to start of the course.
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