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Delegate FAQ

Welcome to the Delegate FAQ for SHUMUN XXV. With this FAQ, we hope to provide you with important information as well as ease any worries about conference weekend. If you have further questions, please ask your adviser or you can reach us through the Contact page.

Do I have to fill out anything special as a delegate?

As a delegate, you do not need to request or submit any forms directly to SHUMUN. Your adviser should be organizing deadlines for all steps (registration, payment, position assignments, etc.) in accordance with SHUMUN and your respective school’s policy. 

Do I have to submit a position paper?

Position Papers are only required for GA committees. Papers should be written single-spaced in Times New Roman 12-point font and should not exceed 2 pages (not including works cited). You should include content for both topics in your committee. For more information on Position Papers look at these helpful links below. They are to be emailed to your chair before the start of the first committee session. Chair emails will be provided on the General Assembly page. 

How to Write a Model UN Position Paper – (Examples Inside) (wisemee.com)

How to Write a Winning Position Paper – Best Delegate Model United Nations

What should I wear to SHUMUN?

Traditional/professional Western business attire is the appropriate standard of dress for SHUMUN and all Model UN conferences. Click here, here, and here to see what that looks like.

What should I bring to committee? Can I bring a laptop/iPad/or cellphone to use during debate?

We recommend all delegates come to committee with a fresh pad of paper and a few writing utensils. Printing out your background guide and reference materials is always suggested, but never required. Backpacks, purses, and drawstring bags are all allowed and recommended for carrying notepads, pens, pencils, water bottles, wallets, etc. Phones are permitted, however all technology must be silenced and put away for the duration of committee sessions. That means that the use of laptops, iPads, and cellphones is prohibited during committee, except during unmods for GAs.  

What is a Crisis committee? Is it harder than a General Assembly committee?

Crisis committees are a bit different than General Assembly committees. Crisis committees are not necessarily harder than General Assembly committees, they are just different! If you’re in a Crisis committee, don’t worry! They’re lots of fun! Check out these helpful links below:

Everything You Need to Know About Crisis Committees – Best Delegate Model United Nations

Model UN Crisis Committee 101 Introduction – WiseMee

*Keep in mind that these guides are not fully exhaustive and are not affiliated with SHUMUN so there may be some points of differences. These are meant to be general explainers.

Will food be provided for me?

Delegates are encouraged to bring their own lunch and snacks as not all meals will be provided. We aim to provide at least one meal per conference day but more information will be released closer to the date of the conference. Seton Hall is also a cashless campus so Starbucks and Dunkin on campus only accept cards. There are plenty of great restaurants in South Orange Village so speak to your advisor about what works best for your delegation.

Do I have to ask to go to the bathroom during committee?

Delegates do not have to ask to go to the bathroom either informally or through a point of personal privilege. SHUMUN bathroom policy states that all committees will have two bathroom passes wherein two delegates maximum may be out of the committee room at one time. Just get up from the desk and grab a pass to use the restroom. If both passes are in use, please wait for one to be returned. In case of emergency, send a note to the dais. Chairs may change bathroom policy to require delegates to ask before leaving if they see too many delegates leaving at once. If a delegate leaves the room before voting procedure and voting procedure commences while they are out, they will not be allowed back in until voting procedure has concluded as per Model United Nations standard procedure. No one can leave the room once voting procedure begins.