2026 Mortar Board National Conference Registration

2026 Mortar Board National Conference Registration Form

September 25-27, 2026: Columbus, OH
The 2026 Mortar Board National Conference will be held Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27 at the Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel in Columbus, Ohio.

All conference participants should use this form to register.

If several people from one chapter are attending the conference, each individual must complete a registration form to ensure personal selections and rooming preferences are accurate.

Preferred/Early Bird deadline: June 30
Final deadline: September 1

Questions? Email conference@mortarboard.org.

National Council representativeNational Foundation representativeRegion CoordinatorVIP/Award Winner
Contact Information
Your name*

First NameLast Name
Select your chapter's college or university*
Listed alphabetically. Note that some schools begin with "The" and are listed in the Ts, e.g. "The Pennsylvania State University" or "The University of Vermont"
Name of college or university if not shown in the list above
Your primary role in the chapter*
Your email*

Confirmation EmailPlease be sure to include an email address you access over the summer.
Mobile Phone Number*
This number will be used for communication during the conference. Format: (000) 000-0000.
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
This is used to identify members under 21 at meals where alcohol is available.

Name Tag
Preferred Name to be on nametags*

Preferred First NameMiddlePreferred Last Name

Emergency Contact
Emergency contact information will only be used in case of an emergency during the conference and will not be added to our database or email communications.
Emergency Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Emergency Contact Mobile Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Relationship to Emergency Contact*

Additional Involvement Options

Please indicate if you are interested in the following roles during conference. More information regarding roles and committees will be emailed prior to conference.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE AT-LARGE

The Student Representative-at-Large for the National Council is a one-year term as a voting member of the Mortar Board National Council. Responsibilities include:
- Participation in the National Conference (in-person during even years, virtual during odd), the Special National Conference (virtual each January), and the National Leadership Summit (odd years)
- Attendance at monthly meetings (virtual)
- Participation in national initiatives such as Mortar Board Week and National Virtual Initiations
- Cultivate relationships with Mortar Board collegiate members through programs, conversations, social media, and other modes
- Serve on Standing Committees
- Advocate for collegiate members in all matters
- Be a champion for Mortar Board Inc.
- Uphold the values of Mortar Board
STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD

The Student Advisory Board members provide guidance and support to the Student Representatives at-Large and the National Society, and each elected representative will serve as the voice of students for their region. This is a one-year term. *This is an elected position. Elections will take place during conference.

CONFERENCE COMMITTEES

The Conference Nominating and Credentials Committee coordinates the operation of the nominations process and the balloting for Student Representative at-large and the Student Advisory Board. Committee members are responsible for the accounting of delegates and maintaining voting integrity. This committee also coordinates the presentation and election of the candidates for Student Representative at-large presentation to the delegation. This committee also has the opportunity post-conference (at the discretion of committee members) to work with the Standing Nominations Committee throughout the year to help recruit and select leadership to run for positions of the National Council.

The Conference Committee on Resolutions and Recommendations receives resolutions and recommendations from the delegation to help guide the future development of the Society. The committee will present its resolutions and recommendations at the Business Meeting. This committee must plan to meet at least twice during the conference to gather recommendations and prepare a cogent presentation to the delegation. This committee also has the opportunity post-conference (at the discretion of individual committee members) to work with the Governance Committee to receive changes to the Mortar Board National Bylaws. Voting on proposed bylaws changes occurs twice a year, and only student delegates cast a vote.

Conference committees may meet multiple times before and throughout the conference to conduct business.
Candidacy for Student Representative at-LargeCandidacy for Student Advisory BoardConference Nominating and Credentials CommitteeConference Committee on Resolutions and Recommendations / GovernanceI am willing to chair one of the committeesNot interested at this time/ None of the above
MORTAR BOARD SINGERS

The Mortar Board Singers are the official choir of the National Leadership Conference. The group gathers for rehearsal multiple times throughout the conference and sings Mortar Board songs at special events throughout the weekend.
YesNo

Preconference Options
All activities are optional, free of charge, and will take place on Friday, September 25 from Noon-2pm. The conference officially begins on September 25th at 2pm.
Advisor training (advisors only)Leadership Development workshopColumbus walking tourService projectNot interested / Not able to attend

2026 Mortar Board National Conference Registration Form

Registration Type

Contact Information

Name Tag

Emergency Contact

Additional Involvement Options

Lodging and Meals

Preconference Options

Payment and Submission