[HTC] West Coast In-Person Trek 2025

We are excited to announce that the official registration for the HTC In-person trek is open! By registering, you commit to attending the trek. Please ensure you have reviewed the below FAQ prior to reaching out with any questions.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
1. When is the deadline to register for the West Coast Trek?
The form will officially close on Monday, December 9th.
2. When is the deadline to cancel? How do I request a refund?
All cancellations for the trip are to be submitted no later by end of day Sunday, December 15th. To submit a cancellation request please send an email to Rhonda Velazquez, Marianthi Nika, and Anthony Radice referencing the HTC West Coast Trip along with your substantiation for why unable to attend in order to process the cancellation. No refunds will be issued if submitted after the deadline for any reason. Prompt headcount and planning is required with our alumni for any reason. Please ensure you are able to attend prior to the provided deadline.
3. What are the final companies we will visit?
We will share the official list of companies in early December. Some of the companies we are planning to visit are the following:
SF: Adobe, Apple, Meta, Google, NVIDIA, Visa, eBay
Seattle: Microsoft, Amazon
The list will be updated on a weekly basis.
4. Do I have to be an HTC member to participate in the West Coast Trek?
The West Coast Trek is open to HTC members. We will open the application to non-HTC members if there are available spots after the application deadline.
5. What is the $65 fee?
All participants are required to pay a $65 fee that covers a part of the logistics. This fee helps to make these events possible and is required even if only attending one portion of the trip (i.e. Only San Francisco / Seattle).
6. Are flights, hotels, and lunches arranged by the West Coast Trek team?
Because of the volatility between sessions, we will leave lunch options open to attending students at restaurants near the host companies. Students are responsible for their own flights, stay and meals.The Alumni mixers in the evening will have light snacks for all attendees. Please book your travel and accommodations after you have submitted your registration form.
7. Are there any preferred areas where I can book my hotel (for SF/Bay)?
We recommend booking your hotel in the following areas:
- In the city: Union Square, SoMa, Fisherman's Wharf
- Out of the city: Menlo Park, Oakland
8. Should I register for the Johnson Alumni Mixers?
Everyone is invited to SF and Seattle Johnson Alumni Mixers. Further information will be shared via email.
9. Will there be any transportation provided?
Students will be responsible for their own transportation. We’ll get back with any transportation updates closer to the trek date.
10. What are the recommended flight times?
You should arrive in SF before January 13th and leave Seattle after 7pm PT on January 17th. If you are flying to Seattle on January 15th, your flight should be after 6pm PT.

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