FAQs
When and where is the 2026 IARSLCE Conference?
The 2026 IARSLCE Conference is taking place on October 11-13 on Loyola University’s campus in New Orleans, Louisiana. 6363 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118.
How do I submit a proposal?
Visit our Online Submission Portal and submit by March 18, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
How do I register?
Click here for more information to register.
Are scholarships or discounts available?
We work hard to keep conference costs low and have reduced the cost of registration for students, community partners, and global attendees. Additional discounts are available to members of IARSLCE and our Alliance institutions.
The Graduate Student Network (GradSN) will launch their annual call for travel support soon. Check back here for information or subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed.
If you are interested in volunteering on-site at the conference, you can have your registration fee fully covered in exchange for working three volunteer shifts. Space is limited, so please fill out this form if you are interested.
Where can I stay?
Visit “Where to Stay” page for more information on discounted hotel blocks.
How do I request an official invitation letter?
We can write letters of invitation for attendees who will be presenting at the conference. Please email conference@iarslce.org with your name and your presentation title.
My proposal was accepted, and I can no longer attend the conference. What should I do?
Email conference@iarslce.org with your name and the title of your presentation.
Will there be free wifi access?
Yes, Loyola-Guest is an open network and does not require authentication. Users will have to enter their name and email address in order to register. This registration expires within 24 hours. If during the login process you are asked to Trust a certificate, please click Trust. If you become disconnected from an SSID and cannot get back in, select "Forget Network" in your wireless settings and reconnect to that SSID again.
Do I need to sign up for specific sessions?
No. Registered attendees may attend any general session, breakout session, or opportunity listed in the conference schedule.
What is your refund, transfer, and cancellation policy?
Cancellations will receive a 100% refund until August 15, 2026 and 50% refund from August 16-September 15, 2026. No refunds will be issued beginning September 16, 2026. There will be no refunds for no-shows.
To transfer a registration to a colleague, contact conference@iarslce.org by September 15, 2026.
If the conference is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, registration fees will be fully refunded; however, IARSLCE is not responsible for any additional expenses incurred in connection to attending the conference (i.e. flights, hotel, etc.).