Frequently Asked Questions:

• Do middle school members participate at regional conferences? No.  Middle school members will only participate at the middle school only state conference and the International Leadership Conference.  

• What is this conference for? Any affiliated Michigan HOSA middle school member who wishes to participate in the Michigan HOSA Middle School SLC , will compete at this conference to determine who will represent Michigan HOSA at the International Leadership Conference in June. This is equivalent to the Michigan HOSA State Leadership Conference, but that conference in now only for secondary & post-secondary members. This state conference is only for middle school competitors. 

• Who is eligible to compete at the middle school state conference? Any affiliated Michigan HOSA middle school member. 

• How does a competitor register for this conference? Through their school/ HOSA advisor.

• My event partner(s) cannot attend the conference. Can I still compete? You MUST compete with the number of competitors listed in the guidelines. For example, if your event is allowed 2-6 members, you can still compete as long as you have at least 2 competitors. IF your event requires 4 people, you must have 4 people competing. You cannot compete with any more or less people than stated in the the guidelines. Choose your partner(s) wisely! 

• Are parents/family members allowed at the conference? Parents, guardians, and other family members may not attend or accompany students at Michigan HOSA conferences unless they are:

  •  ​Registered and approved by the school as an official conference chaperone;

  • Registered as an approved conference guest (when applicable); or

  • Pre-approved by Michigan HOSA to serve as an official volunteer, judge, or event personnel. 

  • Parents and family members are welcome to attend the awards sessions as spectators, subject to venue capacity and any host-site requirements. Michigan HOSA will communicate with schools what time parents can arrive to attend these ceremonies, if applicable.  

• Does my advisor need to attend the conference? Yes, your advisor needs to attend. Students are NOT allowed to attend on their own. Schools MUST provide event personnel to help with the conference for every 20 students registered. For example, if you have 21 people registered, two adults (one being the advisor) must attend to help by being an event manager, judge, or some other event help needed.    

• Who needs to register for the conference and what is the cost? Anyone planning on attending the conference (except just for the awards ceremony), needs to register for the conference, including the student competitors,  advisors, and chaperones. Registration is $45 per student competitors. Advisors and chaperones are free. Included in the registration is a name badge, conference program, conference T-shirt, and a lunch. 

• Do I need a Photo ID to compete in my event? Yes, you need to show proof of identity to event managers when checking into your event. A digital photo of an ID is acceptable (i.e., an online picture you show the event manager via your phone).