The Game Developers Conference® Online wants future game developers. Attend GDC Online and break into the exciting online and connected games industry. For a limited time, GDC Online is awarding complimentary Expo Passes to students currently enrolled in a verified videogame educational program or related program at an accredited educational institution.

GDC Online, the premier developer event for online and connected gaming, takes place on October 10-13 in Austin, Texas. Attracting over 3,000 attendees from across the globe, GDC Online 2011 is an excellent resource for learning about the industry and making connections with professional developers.

Step out of the classroom and into the halls of GDC Online with an Expo Pass:

Be inspired by the latest innovations and cutting-edge technologies. Make connections with industry and game professionals, HR representatives, leading online game publishers and exhibiting companies on the GDC Online Expo Floor. Network while you play at the Expo Networking Lounge, GDC Online Opening Night Party and the GDC Online Happy Hour. Rub elbows with indies, social game devs, and traditonal developers, too! Celebrate the creativity, ingenuity and innovation of the finest online developers and games created in the last year at the second annual Game Developers Choice Online Awards ceremony. PLUS: Access to (3) free conference sessions

Score some ultra-slick GDC Online swag! Accepted applicants will recieve a special voucher to redeem a free 32oz BPA-free water bottle on-site at GDC Online. And while you’re there, you might even snag a stylish messenger bag or iPad sleeve!

So what's the catch? Students must be curently enrolled in a verified videogame educational program or related program at an accredited educational institution and have not yet registered for a GDC Online 2011 pass. Students must be 18 or older with a valid ID. Applications will be accepted through 3pm CST on Tuesday, October 11.

To get started, simply fill in your information into the form below.

First Name:*
Last Name:*
School:*
School Program / Course of Study:*
Phone:
Email:*
Interested in receiving related information about other GDC events? Please check the boxes to make your selections	GDC (San Francisco) GDC Europe GDC China (English) GDC China (Mandarin)
Security Code:

*Applicants must be enrolled full or part-time at an accredited educational institution. Applicants applying for the two-day Expo pass (valid for entry to the GDC Online Expo Floor and designated events on October 11-12, 2011 only) will be reviewed and notified approximately daily leading up to GDC Online 2011. Submission does not guarantee entry. Refunds will not be issued for previously purchased passes. Face value of the Expo Pass is $149.