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Fall Poster Symposium

Hone your research and presentation skills at our annual Graduate Poster Symposium each fall semester where graduate students compete against one another for awards and cash prizes of up to $500. Fall 2024 GSA Poster Symposium will be held on Tuesday October 27, 2026 at 3-5 P.M. in the JCSU Ballrooms.

Application Form

Applications Open: August 24, 2026

Applications Close: October 11, 2026 11:59PM PT.

How does it work?
Submit a research poster, present at the in-person symposium, and compete within your category.

Categories:

Doctoral (A) & Master's (B) students in:
• Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Education, Business, Journalism, Social Work (A1 & B1)
• STEM & Public Health (A2 & B2)

Printing costs are the student’s responsibility. Check with your department or advisor for support.

Due to the underlying funding model of the programs, students enrolled in the following programs may participate but are not eligible to receive the financial prize:

All graduate certificates and graduate specials
Art: Interdisciplinary Arts (MFA, Low-Residency)
Creative Writing (MFA, Low-Residency)
Business Analytics (MS, Online)
Business Administration (Executive Online MBA)
Cybersecurity (MS, Online)
Judicial Studies (MJS)
Judicial Studies (PhD)
Justice Management (MJM, Online)
Medical Doctor Program (MD)
Physician Assistant Studies Program (PA)
Psychology: Behavior Analysis (MS, Online)
Psychology: Behavior Analysis (MS, Satellite/Hybrid)
Public Health: Public Health Practice (MPH, Online)
Social Work (MSW) – Online