Student Poster Showcase

What is the Student Poster Showcase?

The Student Poster Showcase, hosted by the Committee for Undergraduate Research (CUGR)  and the Office of Graduate Studies and Research (OGSR), takes placeat the end of the fall semester to celebrate and promote student research and creative activity. This free event is open to all CSUSM students across disciplines and offers a welcoming, non-competitive environment for sharing their work.

In addition to highlighting a wide range of student projects, attendees are encouraged to watch for Student Excellence Finalists, who are evaluated during the event.

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Applications - Coming Soon

• When: Tuesday, December 01, 2026
• Where: USU Ballroom
• Time: 12:00 - 12:50 PM
• All disciplines encouraged to apply. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following: 
  • • Independent research
    • Literature survey
    • Course-based undergraduate research (CURE) projects
    • Creative Activities
    • Summer Research
• Open to Undergraduate and Graduate students
• Application Deadline: November 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM 
• Apply Here

Application Process

• InfoReady Account

  Applications are accepted through InfoReady.

  If you do not already have an InfoReady account, you may be prompted to create one.

  Use your school email and check it regularly, all correspondence will be sent to this address.

• Complete the Application

  Complete the application and provide a brief synopsis or short description of your project. Ensure that your description is between 150-300 words. 

  Presentation Resources

• Group Submissions
  • Designate a Leader: Designate one person to submit the application on behalf of the group.
  • Poster Allocation: Each accepted application will be assigned one poster space. 
  • Presentation Team: Up to four members may present, with two presenting at a time in a rotating format to ensure adequate space and flow during the event.  
  • Contact Information: Include the names and email address of all presenting members in the application
• Faculty Member Approval
  • Within two business days of your submission, your faculty mentor will receive a notification from our office.
  • They need to confirm your submission by responding to the email within three days.
  • Check with to ensure they receive and confirm your submission.
• Notification & Support

  All applicants will be notified of the acceptance status via their CSUSM email account once the review process is completed. 

  For any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Graduate Studies and Research at 760.750.4066 or OGSR@csusm.edu.

Student Excellence Award

You can also apply for the CUGR Student Excellence Award!  Up to two students will receive a certificate and cash award.