FAQ: Eligibility

Do I need to have research to present in order to attend the conference?

No. While we encourage you to present a poster if you have been involved in research, you are welcome just to attend the conference and participate in the activities.

I attended last year; can I come to this year’s conference, too?

The content of this year’s conference will not be exactly the same as last year’s, and you are welcome to apply to attend again. However, if more students apply than we can accommodate, preference will be given to students who have never attended a CUWiP.

I am a local student. Do I need to register?

Yes, all attendees must register by the deadline.

Can I attend the UO CUWiP even though it is not my closest location? For example, I am considering UO for grad school and would like to visit the school?

Because of the high demand of students and travel costs of those who are not in our region, we will only be able to accept students who will be in the region at the time of the conference. This conference is not intended to be a graduate school visit.

I'm a student from Canada. Can I apply to a U.S. site?

Students from Canada are encouraged to apply to the Canadian site at Queens University in Kingston, Ontario. Students from Canada may apply to closer U.S. sites if desired. However, Canadian students accepted to U.S. sites are not eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses from the conference or for waiver of the registration fee.

I'm a student in a country other than the United States or Canada. Can I apply for CUWiP?

APS is only able to fund students attending universities in the U.S. We welcome students attending non-U.S. institutions to email our site at uo.cuwip2018@gmail.com or another CUWiP site to ask if you can apply to attend. CUWiP sites will not be able to reimburse students attending non-U.S. institutions for accommodations or travel.

I'm a community college student. Am I eligible to apply to CUWiP?

Yes, undergraduate students at any U.S. college or university may apply.

I'm a high school student/grad student/postdoc/faculty member. Am I eligible to apply to CUWiP?

Undergraduate students of any age (including minors under age 18) are welcome to attend the UO CUWiP. High school students, regardless of age, are not eligible to participate (except for the Physics Slam that is open to the public on Saturday, January 13th, 2018). Graduate students, postdocs, and faculty members are welcome to attend the UO CUWiP provided that they first contact the organizers at uo.cuwip2018@gmail.com. We will require that these participants assist with the management of the conference and act in part as resources and mentors to the participants during the conference weekend. Travel and lodging for these participants must be covered by the individual, and there will be a conference registration fee.

I am transgender/gender-fluid/genderqueer/non-binary etc; can I attend this conference?

Yes! Students of all genders are welcome to attend this conference. If you have questions or concerns about the housing for this conference, please contact us at uo.cuwip2018@gmail.com.