Here's what awaits you at the beautiful Hampton Inn and Suites in Orange Beach, AL.

• Mingle with colleagues at the Welcome Reception and Student Poster Session.
• Fuel your mind and body with delicious themed snacks during breaks.
• Celebrate achievements at the Awards Banquet featuring live music.
• Find inner peace with a refreshing Sunrise Yoga session.
• Stay informed with the Legislative Breakfast.

Submissions are NOW extended to MONDAY JULY 15th at 11:59PM CST. 

Notifications of acceptance will be communicated no later than FRIDAY JULY 19th at 5pmCST

Online Submission Form 

Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities

Graduate StudentS! 

Apply for free housing here! 

FAQ: 

Q: If I'm a student, can I just come to the convention for free? 

A: No, if you are accepted to present (panel discussion) then your conference registration fee is waived. This is separate from the housing scholarship opportunity.  

Q: What do I have to pay as a student? 

A: If you are selected to attend as a panel presenter and/or data blitz then your convention fee is waived. If you attend the poster session, you will pay out standard $25 student fee for registration and are still eligible for the housing scholarship. Keep in mind that your $25 registration fee covers refreshments during the convention, an awards banquet meal Saturday night, and a breakfast Sunday morning! 

You can apply for the housing scholarship opportunity (above). We have rented a large vacation home that will serve as housing for students. You would be sharing the home with students of all genders.   

If you are selected to receive the housing scholarship, you will be required to work a 4 hour volunteer shift at the convention which may include administrative duties, registration, setup, speaker support, etc. You also agree to attend at least two other programmed sessions.

A selection committee will review applications and will make determinations based on merit and need as demonstrated in the application. If you are not awarded the housing scholarship, then you would be responsible for your housing. 

HOTEL INFORMATION

HAMPTON INN & SUITES ORANGE BEACH/GULF FRONT