What is SCCUR?
Southern California Conferences for Undergraduate Research (SCCUR) is an organization of Southern California faculty, administrators, and interested members of the community who share the common goal of improving education for college and university students through hands-on experiences of undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity. SCCUR supports inquiry-based education, in which students learn while doing, working closely with faculty mentors on significant academic projects and presenting their results to audiences in a professional manner.
In recent years SCCUR’s conference has drawn from seven to nine hundred undergraduate student participants presenting their work in the form of oral presentations, posters, and creative exhibits and performances, as well as their faculty mentors and guests. Participants come from approximately 80 institutions in Southern California and the rest of the nation, with some international presenters.
SCCUR’s cornerstone program is a one-day conference held each November on the campus of a college or university in Southern California. Its purpose is to provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of the best research, scholarship, and creative work of undergraduates in the region, and thus to encourage excellence in undergraduate achievement.
For more details about the conference or to register, please visit the SCCUR Website
Who Can Participate in SCCUR 2026?
The 2026 Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research (SCCUR) annual meeting will be hosted in-person at San Diego State University on Nov. 21, 2026. The 2026 theme is "Upholding Discovery: The Indispensable Role of Research."
SCCUR is open to all undergraduate students across all disciplines and from any institution, including those outside of Southern California.
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Register for SCCUR
Student presenters and their supporters are encouraged to attend the Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research. Ticket prices vary depending on time of registration and role. No refunds will be offered for registration fees paid. Student presenters MUST register by Nov. 8 at the latest.
Early Bird Registration
- Jul. 31 - Oct. 23, 2026 - Early Bird Registration Cost: $90
Regular Registration
- Oct. 24 - Nov. 8, 2026 - Regular Registration Cost: $100
General Attendee Registration
Supporter Registration Cost: $40 - Included: All SCCUR presentation, College and Industry Fair, Kids 12 and under are free!
SCCUR 2026 Registration Sponsorship for CSUSB Students
Did your abstract get accepted to the Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research (SCCUR) 2026? The Office of Student Research and Innovation at CSUSB will sponsor registration fees for the first 50 eligible CSUSB students who register for the conference.
Eligibility: Your abstract must be accepted by the SCCUR review committee before you can request sponsorship.
How it works: Submit your abstract and wait for acceptance from the SCCUR review committee. Once accepted, submit a sponsorship request to have your registration fee waived. Sponsorship is limited to the first 50 eligible students, so submit your request as soon as the form opens. Sponsorship form will open on October 19th, 2026.