2026 NC A&T Undergraduate and Graduate Research & Creativity Symposium

Organized by the Center for Undergraduate Research, Graduate College, & Division of Research

Apr 23, 2026 2:00 PM

Deese Ballroom - Student Center

About

1. Abstract

2. Poster Presentation

3. Video Presentation

2026 NC A&T Undergraduate & Graduate Research and Creativity Symposium

Held annually in April, the North Carolina A&T State University Undergraduate & Graduate Research and Creativity Symposium (URCS) is a university-wide showcase of research and creative inquiry projects completed by undergraduate and graduate students of all levels from all colleges and departments in the university. Students who have engaged in faculty-mentored research or creative inquiry are encouraged to consider presenting. Presenting at the URCS counts toward completion of the requirements for the Undergraduate Research Graduation Cord. All accepted participants will receive a certificate and awards will be given to top presentations.

Pre-Symposium Registration Timeline

Poster Submission Opens: February 7, 2026

See the tabs above for instructions on completing your: 1. Abstract, 2. Poster Presentation, and 3. Video Presentation.
Your abstract, research poster or creative work, and video must be fully complete before submitting. You will not be able to change the electronic version of your poster after submission.
All abstracts and posters will be available for view and judging in a digital repository and links will be provided in the symposium booklet.
Multiple presenters are acceptable, however, complete only ONE submission per presentation. Undergraduates: All materials must be approved by your faculty mentor prior to submission.
Poster Submission Link

Poster Submission Due Date: March 31, 2026

Acceptance Decisions: April 10, 2026

Poster Printing: April 15, 2026

It is each students' responsibility to get their poster printed.
If you would like the library to print your poster, please see the following link for guidelines, best practices, and the poster submission link. Library Poster Printing (Due April 15, 2026)

Symposium Day Schedule

Date: April 23, 2026

Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm [Tentative]

Opening Remarks
Poster Presentations Begin
Graduate School Info Session
Lunch
Poster Presentations Continue
Closing Remarks & Awards

Event Registration

In order to register for an event, please sign up for a Symposium account (or log in if you already have one).

Organized by the Center for Undergraduate Research, Graduate College, & Division of Research

Poster Submission Steps

Click the "Register" button above to create an account with the Symposium platform.
Read and follow the steps in each tab on your left to create your (1) abstract, (2) poster, and (3) video.
Once each of these are complete and approved by your faculty mentor, you may submit your presentation materials using the following LINK. (You will be required to create an account as well.)