Symposium Student Presenter Information

What is the 2025 UC Irvine Undergraduate Research Symposium?

The Symposium showcases the tremendous variety and depth of the undergraduate research culture at UC Irvine. Scheduled for May 12-16, 2025, this annual celebration welcomes all UCI undergraduate students who have participated in a UCI faculty-mentored research or creative activity within the last year to share their projects.

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Register here to attend Information Sessions, which will be offered in the spring quarter to help you prepare!

Presentation Types

Discover the different ways you can present at the Symposium.

Student Presenter Registration

Complete the two parts of the Symposium registration process.

Presentation Types

Learn about the different ways you can present to showcase your work and engage with the academic community. Consider carefully which type best suits your research project.  For more detailed information, please read the sections relevant to your chosen presentation type in the Student Presenter Registration Guide. All students who received UROP funding and or recognition within the last year are required to register and present. UC Irvine students who haven’t received a UROP award may still register to present at the Symposium.

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Oral Presentation

May 12-15, 2025

Present your project in a 7-minute structured talk in front of a live audience. Presenters will be selected through a competitive process and finalists will present on one of the oral presentation evenings. 

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Poster Presentation

May 16, 2025

Communicate your project through an engaging 3-minute pitch complemented by a poster. Presentations will take place at the Bren Event Center during one of three 75-minute sessions. 

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Arts Performances

May 16, 2025

The Arts Performances will take place at the Bren Event Center during the Poster and Performance Showcase. These sessions will feature a variety of student arts performances throughout the day. 

Learn more about the presentation types in the Student Presenter Registration Guide, including how to audition to be considered for a Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research. First­ place winners from both Oral and Poster Presentations in each theme who attend the Awards Ceremony on May 16 from 3:30 to 4:20 p.m. will receive the Chancellor’s Award, a $100 Amazon gift card, and a medal to recognize their achievements! You must be present to win.

Student Presenter Registration

Interested in Presenting at the UCI Undergraduate Research Symposium?

If you are interested in being a presenter at the 2025 Symposium, you must complete two parts of the Symposium registration process. Each part requires you to submit specific materials and information. Click here to get access to our 2025 Student Presenter Guide which provides detailed information for both Part 1 and Part 2 of the registration process.

  • Presenter Registration Part 1: Register for Symposium – Monday, April 7, 2025, 11:59 PM

We will return your application to you in late April to complete Part 2

  • Presenter Registration Part 2: Create Your Presenter Profile – Monday, May 5, 2025, 11:59 PM

IMPORTANT: Late registrations will NOT be accepted.

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