Students & Staff Registration

Conference Registration is a 2-step process:

  • Step 1: Register your group via the Conference Registration button below. A project director or staff member will complete the registration process on behalf of all the attendees. Secondary contact information can be added for those who will receive registration confirmation email(s) in addition to the primary registrant.

  • Step 2: All registrants must complete a Conference Attendance Form to select meal preferences, request reasonable accommodations, and/or submit their research abstracts. A link will be sent to the Program Staff who completed the registration in Step 1.

    If you have any questions please contact mcnairconferenceregistration@umd.edu or 301-405-9471

Special Deals:

  • Group Discount: Register nine (9) participants and the registration fee for the 10th participant is 50% off!

    • Early Bird Registration Ends: November 3, 2025 - December 14, 2025 - $435.00
    • Advanced Registration: December 15, 2025 - January 18, 2026 - $485.00
    • General Registration: January 19, 2026 - February 22, 2026 - $535.00
    • Late Registration: February 23, 2026 - March 2, 2026 - $585.00

Refunds/Cancellation Policy:

  • *Payment must be received by the posted deadlines to qualify for discounted rates. If a balance remains after the deadline, the rate will be adjusted to the current rate. (Exceptions may be made if you have communicated with us about your payment status.)
  • All cancellations must be submitted via email to mcnairconferenceregistration@umd.edu.
  • Cancellation requests received on or before Friday, February 27, 2026 are refundable less a $20 processing fee per individual.
  • No refunds will be provided for cancellations received after this date.
  • Substitutions may be requested if new registrant details (name, email, etc.) are provided via email before the event start date.

General Registration Form

Please click the link below to register (Not for Recruiters)

Register