Present your research to the UCF community.
The Student Scholar Symposium is a showcase for graduate and undergraduate students to present their research and creative work in a poster format to the UCF community during Student Research Week.
Applications for the 2026 Student Scholar Symposium open December 1.
The 2026 Symposium will take place in the UCF Student Union Pegasus Ballroom. Details on the applicant criteria are available on the Eligibility page. For information about how exemplary presentations are recognized, visit the Judging page.
Important Dates
Poster Submission Deadline: January 26, 2026
Poster Submission Deadline: February 23, 2026
Poster Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026
2026 Student Scholar Symposium Schedule
| Date | Time | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 23 | 3 – 5 pm | Registration |
| Wednesday, March 25 | 9:30 – 11:00 am | Poster Session 1 |
| Wednesday, March 25 | 12:00 – 1:30 pm | Poster Session 2 |
| Wednesday, March 25 | 2:30 – 4 pm | Poster Session 3 |
| Wednesday, March 25 | 4:15 pm | Day 1 Awards |
| Thursday, March 26 | 9:30 – 11:00 am | Poster Session 4 |
| Thursday, March 26 | 12 – 1:30 pm | Poster Session 5 |
| Thursday, March 26 | 2:30 – 4 pm | Poster Session 6 |
| Thursday, March 26 | 4:15 pm | Day 2 Awards |
