New Orleans, LA — March 29 - April 1, 2026

Sigma Tau Delta 2026 Convention

Registration

Online Registration

Registration will open on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

If you need to pay by check, please email englishconvention@niu.edu for further instructions.

Registration Fees

Registration for Presenters and Attendees

Presenters are required to register by January 31, 2026 to be placed in the program schedule. Presenters are students and alumni who have been accepted to present a paper, host a Research in the Round table, workshop, or have been accepted as a participant on a roundtable.

The registration fee is comprehensive and processing fees.

Early Bird Registration

November 18, 2025 – January 31, 2026

$120.00 for all participants

General Registration

February 1, 2026- February 28, 2026

$140.00 for all participants

Late Registration

March 1, 2026-March 29, 2026

$160.00 for all participants

On-Site Registration

Begins March 30, 2026
$180 for all participants

Cancellation Fee

Registration fees are refundable less a $25 cancellation fee per registrant thru March 18. Registration is non-refundable starting March 27.

What to Wear at the Convention

Presenters should wear business attire for their presentations. Don your school spirit wear for the Wednesday Opening Ceremony and Friday Business Meeting.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Sigma Tau Delta makes every effort to accommodate those who have special needs relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Should you or anyone with you require special assistance, please submit a list of your requirements with your registration.