Georgia Undergraduate Research Conference (GURC) 2025

GURC 2025 will be hosted by Oxford College of Emory University in Oxford, Georgia, on November 7 - 8, 2025. We invite you to join us for this 14th annual conference to present your 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.

GURC 2025 Tentative Schedule and Important Dates:

Tentative Program Schedule

Friday, November 7th, 2024

• 4:00-7:00 PM Conference Registration Desk Open (Oxford Student Center)
• 4:45-5:45 PM Pre-Conference Workshops for Faculty and Students
• 6:00-6:15 PM Opening Address (Oxford Student Center)
• 6:15-8:00 PM Evening Mixer (Oxford Student Center)
• 7:00-7:30 PM Executive Board/GURC Business Meeting (Oxford Science Building 101)

• 7:30-8:00 AM Breakfast and Registration Desk Open (Oxford Student Center)
• 8:00-8:15 AM Morning Welcome Address (Oxford Student Center)
• 8:30-9:30 AM Paper Presentation Session 1 (See Program for Location Details)
• 9:40-10:40 AM Paper Presentation Session 2 (See Program for Location Details)
• 10:50-11:50 AM Paper Presentation Session 3 (See Program for Location Details)
• 12:00-12:40 PM Lunch (Oxford Dining Hall)
• 12:50-1:50 PM Paper Presentation Session 4 (See Program for Location Details)
• 2:00-2:30 PM Key Note Address (Oxford Student Center)
• 2:45-3:30 PM Poster Presentation and Graduate Program Fair (Williams Hall/Gymnasium)
• 3:30 PM Farewell and Introductions for next year's GURC 2026 at GCSU

Abstract Submissions

Abstract Submissions will be opened and accepted from August 1 - October 1, 2025 through CVENT

Conference Registration

Conference registration will open September 15th and remain open through the start of the conference. Presenters must be registered by October 24th in order to keep their presentation spot!

Registration costs by type:
Student: $75 
Non-Student: $150
Family/Friend pass: $20 (does not include lunch ticket)

More information to come about

• Pre-Conference workshops for faculty and students
• Directions and parking information for Oxford College of Emory University
• The conference app (CVENT)
• a new FAQ section

Executive Board, Georgia Undergraduate Research Collective

President: Dan Walter, Oxford College/Emory University (GURC 2024-25)
Immediate Past President: Lavonna Lovern, Valdosta State University
President-Elect: Kevin Bucholtz, Georgia College and State University
Vice President-Elect: Tsu-Ming Chiang, Georgia College and State University
Secretary: Kymberly Harris, Georgia Southern

GURC Member Institutions*

• Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
• Augusta University
• Columbus State University
• Dalton State College
• Emory University/Oxford College
• Fort Valley State University
• Georgia College & State University
• Georgia Gwinnett College
• Georgia Institute of Technology
• Georgia State University
• Georgia Southern University
• Georgia Southwestern University
• Kennesaw State University
• Mercer University
• Oglethorpe University
• University of Georgia
• University of North Georgia
• University of West Georgia
• Valdosta State University

*Students do not have to attend a member institution in order to submit or present at the GURC 

Questions?

All questions can be sent to GURC@emory.edu.