ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE

Please find information below on this year’s conference theme, upcoming deadlines, steps for preparing to attend, and travel options for attendees.

For questions about the conference or for any information not found on this page, please feel free to direct your questions to the Conference Co-Chairs through our Contact Us Page.

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  • The registration link for the 2026 SW/SW conference can be found here. This link will be active until the day of the conference, though presenters should register by July 15th.

  • Important Information for the 29th SW/SW Conference!

    Hotel Rates:

    The official conference hotel will be The Inn at Ole Miss. Book using our group rate here. The deadline to reserve a room using the group rate is July 7th; if you need accommodation in Oxford, please book your room as promptly as possible to guarantee a spot.

    The Inn at Ole Miss is located on campus, approximately a 7 minute walk from the Barnard Observatory, where the conference will be held.

    Flying to Campus:

    The nearest airport to Oxford, MS is Memphis International Airport. It is located about 1 hour and 15 minutes driving time. If you are flying, you may utilize one of the options below:

    Option 1: Carpool

    The SW/SW Conference Committee will organize a carpool service to reduce the cost of travel for attendees. Volunteer graduate students from the University of Mississippi will host shuttles to and from the airport at a fee. If you are interested in this service, please indicate so when registering for the conference and reach out to us when you settle your flight information. Otherwise, we may not be able to organize a carpool for you.

    Option 2: Memphis Airport Shuttle, LLC

    Contact: Rusty Cooper, 662-607-1007, memphisairportshuttle@gmail.com

    Option 3: Uber/Lyft

    Option 4: Rental Car Services at the airport

    We are excited to host you this summer! It is going to be an incredible conference with grad students and scholars from across the country and world. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at swswgradconference@gmail.com. 

 
 

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Conference registration

The deadline for EARLY conference registration is July 15th. After This Time, Late Fees May apply.