On Campus Opportunities
There are several opportunities for students to present or publish their scholarly work through on campus outlets, hosted by various Colleges or Departments at University of West Georgia. Below is a list of opportunities available at University of West Georgia in order by college and/or discipline:
CACSI
- LURe Undergraduate Research
- Eclectic Journal
Student Psychological Annual Research Conference (SPARC)
Honors College: Office of Undergraduate Research
Off Campus Opportunities
West Georgia undergraduate researchers who have completed substantial scholarly work, often have their research accepted for presentations at state, regional, and national conferences. The Honors College supports students who are accepted for presentation at the following state, regional, or national undergraduate research conferences:
Georgia Undergraduate Research Conference
The Georgia Undergraduate Research Conference is a regional, multidisciplinary conference
open to undergraduates both within Georgia and beyond. GURC is hosted by a university
in Georgia each fall. They invite students to present their research, performances,
or artwork and to learn more about the exciting undergraduate work being conducted
by other students in the region. GURC welcomes all fields of research and creative
activities.
Who: Undergraduate students researching in ANY discipline.
What: Abstract submissions are accepted for oral and poster presentations as well as performing
arts (dance, music, drama) and visual arts (sculpture, painting, photography).
When: November 11-12, 2022
Submission Deadline: September 19, 2022
Where: Valdosta State University
Georgia Collegiate Honors Council Conference
The Georgia Collegiate Honors Council (GCHC) is an organization formed for the promotion and advancement of honors education in institutions of higher learning in the state of Georgia. Each year, GCHC hosts its annual meeting at a selected college or university in Georgia, giving Honors students another opportunity to share their research with others while also allowing them to meet and interact with other Honors students.
Date: TBA
Where: Clayton State University
Academic Fields: Any
Presentation Type: Poster Sessions and Oral Presentations
Submissions: TBA
Eligibility: UWG Honors students
National Conference on Undergraduate Research
The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is dedicated to promoting undergraduate scholarships and creative activity in all fields of study by sponsoring an annual Spring conference for students.
Who: Undergraduate students researching in ANY discipline.
What: Abstracts are accepted for oral, poster, visual arts, and performing arts presentations.
When: April 13-15, 2023
Submission Deadline: TBA (typically in December-January)
Where: University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire
Southern Regional Honors Council Conference
The Southern Regional Honors Council (SRHC) Annual Conference features opportunities for honors students from across the southeast to present scholarly research. In addition, students, professors, and honors administrators enjoy the collegiality and conversations regarding honors pedagogy and best practices.
Date: March 30 - April 1, 2023
Location: Charlotte, NC
Academic Fields: Any
Presentation Type: Poster Sessions, Oral Presentations, and Creative Works
Submissions: November 4, 2022, January 9, 2023
Eligibility: UWG Honors College students