Event Registration

Overview

  • Our team manages two University approved options, TouchNet and Cvent, for accepting event/meeting registration admission fees.
  • Both of the below options require the creation of a merchant ID number (MID). 

Which Event Type Works Best for Me?

  • TouchNet can do simple and free one-time events.
  • Cvent is the preferred choice for complex events which can include event management, mobile apps, email marketing, and web surveys.
  • Cvent is a TouchNet-ready partner which means all credit card payments for a Cvent registration will go through TouchNet.

Event Need: Process revenue from event registration fee(s), TouchNet yes, Cvent yes. Event Need: Require attendees answer specific event questions, TouchNet yes, Cvent yes. Event Need: Automatically send an email receipt, TouchNet yes, Cvent yes. Event Need: Send customized reminder and follow-up emails, TouchNet no, Cvent yes. Event Need: Create a simple, single event webpage, TouchNet yes, Cvent yes. Event Need: Create a custom event website with multiple pages, TouchNet no, Cvent yes. Event Need: Optional platform to host the event virtually, TouchNet no, Cvent yes. Event Need: Registration & financial reports, TouchNet yes, Cvent no. Event Need: Platform fees to UW units, TouchNet free, Cvent $4 per registrant, per event.

*Note: All credit cards processed are subject to UW Merchant and credit card fees.  TouchNet can process free events for a small setup fee. 

Usage Fees

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Sample Events Created in TouchNet and Cvent

Sample TouchNet event site

Sample Cvent event registration

Getting Started