FAQs for Attending GSPS

  • The Georgia Students in Psychological Science (GSPS) Conference is a one-day conference for all students interested in research in Psychology. It is hosted by the Department of Psychological Science at 网红头条. We welcome students from high school, college, and graduate students in Georgia and beyond! Students do not need to be Psychology majors/minors to attend or present. Presentations from all fields of Psychology and related disciplines are welcomed.
  • The Georgia Students in Psychological Science Conference will be held on April 11, 2026 on the Kennesaw campus of 网红头条.
  • Although the conference is primarily geared toward undergraduate students, high school and graduate students, their faculty mentors, and any other faculty members interested in psychology research are also welcome to attend and/or present at GSPS. We welcome students from all across Georgia and beyond!
  • Conference registration information is on the registration page..
  • GSPS registration costs. The registration fee includes continental breakfast and lunch.
  • All GSPS conference participants, including presenters, are required to register for the conference. Although we strongly encourage registration before the April 4, 2026 deadline, we will accept late registrations on the same day of the conference. Early bird, regular, and late registration costs are listed on the Registration page.
  • We welcome people with disabilities. All rooms used for the GSPS conference are physically accessible to people who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices, and there is an elevator in the center of the building where the conference will be held. Please indicate the accommodations you need in the online registration form. If you plan to register on the day of the event or if you have questions about accessibility, please email us at GURP@kennesaw.edu. Requests should be made at least one week prior to the conference.
  • All GSPS attendees are required to register for the conference. If you have a friend or family member who will only be attending your presentation, after you have registered, you may register them as your guest by emailing GURP@kennesaw.edu with their full name and your name and presentation title/time. Please note that you are expected to communicate with your guest that their registration is only for your presentation, and your guest should remain with you during your presentation. Registered attendees are responsible for their guests during their attendance. Guests will not receive tickets for meals or workshops included in the registration fees. If your guest is a high school, college, or early graduate student and would like to attend the whole conference, they should register online..
  • GSPS accepts proposals for poster, oral presentations, and flash talks. More details about the types of presentations are on the proposals page..
  • Check out the instructions to submit a proposal.
  • All proposals must be submitted no later than February 14, 2026.
  • We will send all acceptances by Feb 28, 2026. Acceptances will only be sent to the first author and the research mentor; the first author is responsible for notifying their other research team members (if applicable).
  • We will email the first author and faculty mentor regarding the status of each submission. This email will include specific guidelines about preparing your poster or presentation. In the meantime, details are available on the Subbmitting Proposals page.
  • Yes! The 2026 GSPS Conference will include a keynote speaker and special sessions related to the conference topic. Additional details will be available on the GSPS main page closer to the conference.
  • We encourage GSPS participants to network and meet other attendees during meals and interactive sessions (e.g., poster sessions) and at the designated networking space.
  • Continental breakfast and lunch are included in your conference registration fee. If you have any dietary restrictions, please note them in the registration form.
  • GSPS does not coordinate travel and lodging. However, we do have some suggestions on hotels close the KSU. Check outRegistration, Travel, and Lodging page.
  • You can reach the GSPS organizing committee at GURP@kennesaw.edu.