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Preparation Resources

During and after registration, you can work on preparing your presentation. There are several resources available to help prepare your presentation beyond your SDSU Faculty Adviser/Mentor:

Monthly Information Sessions

Get all of your questions about S3 answered during our monthly information sessions. These sessions will assist with both the registration process and preparing your presentation. RSVPing for an information session is highly encouraged.

In-Person Information Sessions Before Registration Closes

  • Wednesday Sept. 10, 2025, 2 - 4 p.m. in Love Library 430 Leon Williams Room
  • Thursday Oct. 9, 2025, 2 - 4 p.m. in Love Library 430 Leon Williams Room
  • Tuesday Nov. 18, 2025, 10 a.m. - noon at Imperial Valley Library
  • Wednesday Dec. 10, 2025, Noon - 2 p.m. in Love Library 430 Leon Williams Room

Virtual Information Sessions Before Registration Closes

  • Thursday Sept. 11, 2025, 2 - 3 p.m. on Zoom
  • Friday Oct. 10, 2025, 11 a.m. - Noon on Zoom
  • Thursday Nov. 13, 2025, 1 - 2:30 p.m. on Zoom
  • Friday Nov. 14, 2025, Noon - 1 p.m. on Zoom
  • Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, 1 - 2 p.m. on Zoom

Office Hours with Graduate Student Mentors

Meet with one of our graduate student mentors to ask about getting involved in research, scholarship or creative activities. They can provide guidance on finding mentors, exploring your research interests, preparing abstracts, and registering to present at the Symposium.

Mentors update their office hours each semester, and are happy to meet virtually or in-person.

Tabling on Campanile Walkway

Stop by our information table on Campanile Walkway during the first week of each month to learn more about S3 and how to register to present.

  • Thursday Sept. 4, 2025, 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. on Campanile Walkway
  • Wednesday Oct. 1, 2025, 11 :45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. on Campanile Walkway
  • Thursday Nov. 6, 2025, 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. on Campanile Walkway
  • Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. on Campanile Walkway

Mock Presentation Events

In the weeks leading up to Presentation Day in the spring semester, the S3 Support Team will host multiple opportunities for you to practice your presentation and get feedback. Be on the lookout for those dates to be announced.

Library Poster Printing

The University Library generously supports one free poster print per presenter. They also have tips on how to prepare a poster.

Key Dates

  • S3 Registration Closes: Thursday Dec. 11, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (Day before Finals)
  • S3 Presentation Day: Friday Feb. 27, 2026
  • S3 Award Ceremony: Friday March 6, 2026