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Welcome to URSA 2026 at Southern Utah University! All sessions will be in buildings on the upper campus (east end). Here’s the Campus Map (PDF) if needed. 

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PLAN AHEAD - Tentative Future Conference Dates
July 7-9, 2027 - Price, UT
July 17-19, 2028 - Richfield, UT
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Friday, July 17
 

8:00am MDT

Conference Credit
Friday July 17, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm MDT
There are two credit options for your attendance at the 2026 URSA Conference.  Both require that you complete the reflection assignment.  By attending and participating in the URSA conference you are eligible to receive USBE licensure points/hours or SUU professional development credit. Only one type of "credit" may be earned. Credit requests and payments must be received by Saturday, August 1.

For USBE Relicensure Points
  • Up to 11 points available (21 if you are a presenter)
  • Cost: Free
  • After the conference submit the reflection assignment form.  Receive 1 point for every section you complete of the reflection assignment
For SUU Professional Development Credit
  • Course: EDPD 5235 75, URSA Conference - 5000-level graduate credit recorded on an official SUU Transcript
  • Cost: $23
  • CRN#: 21738
  • This option requires you to attend the WHOLE conference and participate in ALL keynotes and presentation sessions while also completing the reflection assignment form.
  • To register for SUU credit follow the three steps detailed here! Please note that if you don't already have an SUU T-number, it will take up to 48 hours to complete that step in the registration process.
    • REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS 11:59 PM ON FRIDAY JULY 17 2026!
  • If you run into any issues, please feel free to email [email protected]  or call 435-865-8085
  • SUU will also have a booth at the conference.
Remember, the assignment submission deadline for both credit options is Saturday, August 1.
Friday July 17, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Online Form 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City, UT 84720
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