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.
Chart outlining differences between TouchNet and Cvent features. Caption provides full chart content.
Features that both TouchNet and Cvent include: processing revenue from event registration fees, custom questions during registration process, automatically send email receipt, create simple event webpage, registration and financial reports. The additional features that only Cvent provides are: sending customized reminder and follow-up emails, creating multiple pages within event website and optional feature to host virtual events.

*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