The Spring 2026 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Symposium schedule is now live!
Abstracts are due Thursday, March 19. Register and submit your abstract starting January 26.
Guidlines
Abstract
- Abstract not to exceed 250 to 300 words.
- Do not include keywords.
- Do not include references.
- Format the abstract in one paragraph, single-spaced.
Oral Presentations
Oral presentations should be 20 minutes with a 5 minute Q&A. Please be present for the entire session, and rehearse your presentation to ensure it meets time requirements. Suggested code of dress is business casual attire. You can consult with the University Writing Center for assistance in your research process.
Poster Presentations
Poster sessions are two hours in duration. Poster boards (4ft x 3ft) and easels will be supplied by URCAP. Large format poster printing is available at Ramsey Library; please be aware of print deadlines.
Poster Design Tips
Past Presentations
2025-2026
- 2025 Fall Symposium on Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Community Engagement
- 2025 Fall Symposium Schedule
- 2026 Spring Symposium on Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Community Engagement (future)
2024-2025
- 2024 Fall Symposium on Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Community Engagement
- 2025 Spring Symposium on Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Community Engagement
2023-2024
- 2023 Fall Symposium on Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Community Engagement
- 2024 Spring Symposium on Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Community Engagement
2022-2023
- 2022 Fall Symposium on Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Community Engagement
- 2023 Spring Symposium on Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Community Engagement
2021-2022
2020-2021
- 2020 Fall Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement
- 2021 Spring Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement
2019-2020
- 2020 Spring Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement
- 2019 Fall Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement
2018 – 2019
- 2019 Spring Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement schedule
- 2018 Fall Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement
2017-2018
- 2017 Fall Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement
- 2018 Spring Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement
2016-2017
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