Symposium
Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium
Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts
Saturday, April 17th, 2027
The Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2027, and it will feature presentations on undergraduate research and community engagement projects supported by LUROP fellowships, external programs, academic courses, service-learning experiences, internships, and community partnerships. The symposium engages the diverse ways undergraduate students advance Loyola’s Jesuit mission of “expanding knowledge in service to humanity through learning, justice, and faith.
Read the program from the 2026 Symposium here. You may also view asynchronous presentations from URES 2026 in the eCommons.
Registration for URES 2027 is now open!
Be sure to register early, as registration closes on March 14, 2027. Late registrations will not be accepted.
Registration Information
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2027 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND ENGAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM IS NOW OPEN!
All Loyola University Chicago undergraduate students are welcome to present research or community engagement projects to the public through the use of poster presentations, oral presentations, and learning portfolios.
The symposium will be held on Saturday, April 17th, 2027.
Due to overwhelming interest and space constraints, students are eligible to be the primary registrant for one poster OR one oral presentation. If you are required to present for multiple purposes, please contact the CELTS team at URES@luc.edu.
Late registrations will not be accepted for any reason. Confirmed registrants for URES 2027 will be sent a presentation details form the week of March 15, 2027, to finalize your presentation title, abstract, and other details. All registrants will be required to complete this second form.
If you are planning to submit a poster for your presentation, you can find more detailed information, guidelines, and resources for creating and submitting it on our Resources page.
You can find FAQs here or please do not hesitate to reach out to the URES team at URES@luc.edu
CELTS Awards
In previous years, a series of awards was presented to students, faculty, and community partners who support Engaged Learning in and around Loyola University Chicago immediately following the Undergraduate Research and Engagement Awards. These awards recognize outstanding undergraduate scholarship in research and community engagement, and the faculty and graduate mentors and community partners who support and facilitate undergraduate learning during the academic year. CELTS Awards will now be presented at the Student Excellence Awards, University Convocation, and the Community Partner Gathering. More information about CELTS awards can be found here.