Schedule at a Glance (Times are Listed in Eastern Time)
• Event Start: Badge pick-up begins at noon ET on Monday, April 12, 2027, with the opening plenary starting at 3:00 pm ET.
• Event End: The event concludes at 5:00 pm ET on Wednesday, April 14, 2027.
Note: These times are subject to minor adjustments, but this will provide a general framework for planning your travel. Please plan to have your group stay for the duration of the event to maximize their experience, and since presentations can be scheduled at any time during the duration and special scheduling requests won’t be accommodated.
Day 1: Monday, April 12, 2027
| 12:00 pm-6:30 pm | Arrivals and Badge Pick-up for Attendees NCUR is not a public event. Due to safety and security reasons, access to this event is by registration only. Badges must be worn by registrants for the duration of the event. |
| 12:00 pm-6:30 pm | Check-in and Help Desk for Attendees Open and Check-in and Set-up for Exhibitors Open |
| 1:00 pm-6:00 pm | Speaker Ready Room Open |
| 3:00 pm-4:00 pm | Welcome Plenary |
| 4:00 pm-4:30 pm | Transition to Elevate the Arts |
| 4:30 pm-6:30 pm | Elevate the Arts: Gallery Art and Student Performances |
Day 2: Tuesday, April 13, 2027
| 7:00 am-5:00 pm | Check-in and Help Desk for Attendees Open NCUR is not a public event. Due to safety and security reasons, access to this event is by registration only. Badges must be worn by registrants for the duration of the event. |
| 7:00 am-5:00 pm | Speaker Ready Room Open |
| 8:00 am-5:00 pm | Faculty Lounge Open |
| 8:00 am-11:30 am | Future Fair + NCUR Swag Store Open |
| 8:00 am-9:00 am | Student Oral Presentations: Group 1 |
| 8:00 am-9:00 am | Mentor-Led Sessions: Group 1 |
| 8:00 am-9:00 am | Student Film Presentations: Group 1 |
| 8:00 am-8:50 am | Student Poster Presentations: Group 1 |
| 8:45 am-9:15 am | AM Snack |
| 9:00 am-10:00 am | Morning Mentor Facilitated Discussion |
| 9:15 am-10:15 am | Student Oral Presentations: Group 2 |
| 9:15 am-10:15 am | Mentor-Led Sessions: Group 2 |
| 9:15 am-10:15 am | Student Film Presentations: Group 2 |
| 9:15 am-10:15 am | NCUR - Professional Development Session |
| 9:15 am-10:05 am | Student Poster Presentations: Group 2 |
| 10:45 am-11:45 am | Student Oral Presentations: Group 3 |
| 10:45 am-11:45 am | Mentor-Led Sessions: Group 3 |
| 10:45 am-11:45 am | Student Film Presentations: Group 3 |
| 10:45 am-11:45 am | NCUR - Student Ambassador Panel |
| 10:45 am-11:35 am | Student Poster Presentations: Group 3 |
| 11:30 am-1:00 pm | Ticketed Lunch |
| 1:00 pm-4:00 pm | Future Fair + NCUR Swag Store Open |
| 1:00 pm-2:00 pm | Student Oral Presentations: Group 4 |
| 1:00 pm-2:00 pm | Mentor-Led Sessions: Group 4 |
| 1:00 pm-2:00 pm | Student Film Presentations: Group 4 |
| 1:00 pm-2:00 pm | NCUR - Professional Development Session |
| 1:00 pm-1:50 pm | Student Poster Presentations: Group 4 |
| 2:00 pm-3:00 pm | NCUR - Professional Development Session |
| 2:00 pm-3:00 pm | Afternoon Mentor Facilitated Discussion |
| 2:15 pm-3:15 pm | Student Oral Presentations: Group 5 |
| 2:15 pm-3:15 pm | Mentor-Led Sessions: Group 5 |
| 2:15 pm-3:15 pm | Student Film Presentations: Group 5 |
| 2:15 pm-3:05 pm | Student Poster Presentations: Group 5 |
| 3:45 pm-4:45 pm | Student Oral Presentations: Group 6 |
| 3:45 pm-4:45 pm | Mentor-Led Sessions: Group 6 |
| 3:45 pm-4:45 pm | Student Film Presentations: Group 6 |
| 3:45 pm-4:35 pm | Student Poster Presentations: Group 6 |
| 6:00 pm-8:00 pm | Evening Event at the Grand Rapids Public Museum | 272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 |
Day 3: Wednesday, April 14, 2027
| 7:00 am-5:00 pm | Speaker Ready Room Open |
| 7:30 am-5:00 pm | Check-in and Help Desk for Attendees Open NCUR is not a public event. Due to safety and security reasons, access to this event is by registration only. Badges must be worn by registrants for the duration of the event. |
| 8:00 am-1:00 pm | Faculty Lounge Open |
| 8:00 am-10:15 am | Future Fair + NCUR Swag Store Open |
| 8:00 am-9:00 am | Student Oral Presentations: Group 7 |
| 8:00 am-9:00 am | Mentor-Led Sessions: Group 7 |
| 8:00 am-9:00 am | Student Film Presentations: Group 7 |
| 8:00 am-8:50 am | Student Poster Presentations: Group 7 |
| 8:45 am-9:15 am | AM Snack |
| 9:00 am-10:00 am | Morning Mentor Facilitated Discussion |
| 9:00 am-10:00 am | NCUR - Professional Development Session |
| 9:15 am-10:15 am | Student Oral Presentations: Group 8 |
| 9:15 am-10:15 am | Mentor-Led Sessions: Group 8 |
| 9:15 am-10:15 am | Student Film Presentations: Group 8 |
| 9:15 am-10:05 am | Student Poster Presentations: Group 8 |
| 10:30 am-11:30 am | Plenary |
| 11:30 am-1:00 pm | Ticketed Lunch |
| 12:30 pm-3:00 pm | Future Fair + NCUR Swag Store Open |
| 1:00 pm-2:00 pm | Student Oral Presentations: Group 9 |
| 1:00 pm-2:00 pm | Mentor-Led Sessions: Group 9 |
| 1:00 pm-2:00 pm | Student Film Presentations: Group 9 |
| 1:00 pm-2:00 pm | NCUR - Professional Development Session |
| 1:00 pm-1:50 pm | Student Poster Presentations: Group 9 |
| 2:15 pm-3:15 pm | Student Oral Presentations: Group 10 |
| 2:15 pm-3:15 pm | Mentor-Led Sessions: Group 10 |
| 2:15 pm-3:15 pm | Student Film Presentations: Group 10 |
| 2:15 pm-3:05 pm | Student Poster Presentations: Group 10 |
| 3:45 pm-4:45 pm | Student Oral Presentations: Group 11 |
| 3:45 pm-4:45 pm | Mentor-Led Sessions: Group 11 |
| 3:45 pm-4:45 pm | Student Film Presentations: Group 11 |
| 3:45 pm-4:35 pm | Student Poster Presentations: Group 11 |
| 5:00 pm | Departures |
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