Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research 2026

About SCCUR 2026

SCCUR 2026 Banner; navy background with yellow and orange text and photo of student working with a professor at a table

The 2026 Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research (SCCUR) annual meeting will be hosted in-person at San Diego State University on Nov. 21, 2026. The 2026 theme is "Upholding Discovery: The Indispensable Role of Research."

SCCUR is open to all undergraduate students across all disciplines and from any institution, including those outside of Southern California.

Abstract submissions are closed; presenters must register by Nov. 8.

 

Register for SCCUR

Student presenters and their supporters must register to attend the Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research. Ticket prices vary depending on time of registration and role. No refunds will be offered for registration fees paid.

 

Registration Ticket Types

Closed Oct. 23

Early Bird Registration

Early Bird Registration Cost: $90
Included:
  • All SCCUR presentations
  • Professional development session
  • College and Industry Fair
  • Lunch
Oct. 24 - Nov. 8, 2026

Full Registration

Full Registration Cost: $100
Included:
  • All SCCUR presentations
  • Professional development session
  • College and Industry Fair
  • Lunch
Student presenters MUST register by Nov. 8 at the latest.
Exhibitors MUST register by Nov. 6 at the latest.
Jul. 31 - Nov. 21, 2026

General Attendee Registration

Supporter Registration Cost: $40
Included:
  • All SCCUR presentations
  • College and Industry Fair
Kids 12 and under are free!

Group Registration

Group registrtation is now closed. Groups who have already registered should look for emails from the 2026 SCCUR team via email ([email protected]).

SDSU Students Only: Registration Fee Waiver

Waiver requests are now closed.

Registration Refund Policy

We are not able to offer any refunds for registration. All registration fees are non-refundable. 

Meal Vouchers

Available to presenters registered under the Full Registration category and may be used at participating locations. Vouchers may be redeemed at any time during the conference. 

Register to Volunteer!

Please register on Whova if you are interested in volunteering during the conference.

College and Industry Fair

We welcome graduate programs, companies, non-profits and other community partners to exhibit as part of the College and Industry Fair on Nov. 21. Exhibitors must complete registration by Nov. 6 after contacting the 2026 SCCUR organizers.

College & Industry Fair Participants

The College and Industry Fair will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Goldberg Courtyard at the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union on the San Diego State University campus. Participating institutions include:

  • Antioch University
  • Chapman University – Master of Arts in Leadership Development
  • Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
  • Keck Graduate Institute
  • Loyola Marymount University – Seaver College of Science and Engineering
  • San Diego State University – Biology
  • San Diego State University – Center for Latin American Studies
  • San Diego State University – Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering
  • San Diego State University – College of Graduate Studies
  • San Diego State University – Computational Science Research Center
  • San Diego State University – School of Public Health
  • Sonoma State University
  • Southwestern Law School – Los Angeles
  • University of California, Merced
  • University of California, Riverside
  • University of Medicine and Health Sciences – St. Kitts
  • University of Puget Sound
  • University of Redlands – Graduate Admissions
  • University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
  • University of Utah

Important Dates

Oct
23

Last day to purchase Early Bird Registration with discount

Nov
06

Last day for Fair Exhibitors to register to secure placement after contacting organizers

05:00 PM
Nov
08

Last day for Student Presenters to register

11:59 PM
Nov
16

Schedule Will Be Published Online

Nov
21

SCCUR 2026

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

Schedule Overview

This is an overview of when the different session types will be scheduled throughout the day on Saturday Nov. 21, 2026. Additional details on exact presentation times are coming soon.

Poster sessions will be in 90-minute blocks as follows:

  • 8 - 9:30 a.m.
  • 9:30 - 11 a.m.
  • 12:15 - 1:45 p.m.
  • 1:45 - 3:15 p.m.
  • 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.

Exhibit sessions will be in 90-minute blocks as follows:

  • 8 - 9:30 a.m.
  • 9:30 - 11 a.m.
  • 12:15 - 1:45 p.m.
  • 1:45 - 3:15 p.m.
  • 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.

Oral presentation sessions will be in two-hour blocks as follows:

  • 8 - 10 a.m.
  • 12:15. - 2:15 p.m.
  • 2:15 - 4:15 p.m.

Theatre sessions will be offered at two times:

  • 8 - 9:45 a.m.
  • 2:15 - 4:15 p.m.

The keynote will be from 11:15 a.m. to noon.

The Professional Development Session will be offered twice: from 10 - 11 a.m. and from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. The session will be the same across the two sessions to accommodate presenters who are presenting during the session.

The College and Industry Fair will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Goldberg Courtyard at the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union on the San Diego State University campus.

Hotels

The SCCUR 2026 organizing team secured special rates for local hotels. Discounted hotel blocks are now closed. Please explore other lodging options around San Diego.

Sheraton hotel among greenery

Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego

  • 1433 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108
  • Discounted block rate is no longer available
Pool with umbrellas, desert foliage and Southern California architecture

Marriott Mission Valley

  • 8757 Rio San Diego Drive, San Diego, CA 92108
  • Discounted block rate is no longer available

Contact SCCUR 2026 Team

The SCCUR 2026 organizing team is here to help! Reach out via email with any questions.

[email protected]

Additional information will be posted on this webpage and on SCCUR.org as it becomes available.