Secular Student Alliance 2026 National Conference
Registration Information
The Secular Student Alliance national conference is the largest gathering of secular students in the country. For students and the entire secular community, this unique conference experience blends amazing speakers, grassroots training, leadership enrichment, and a secular perspective.
Registration
Registration is available for:
$59: Students
$240: Student Group Registration (5 students for the cost of 4)
$79: Alumni and Advisors
$179: SSA Non-Student Members
$199: General Public
and Sponsors, Speakers, and Exhibitors
Conference registration is open! Registration Deadline is June 20. If you have questions, please contact us at conference@secularstudents.org
On Campus Housing
For students: housing is available on campus. After you register for the conference, you will receive a link to reserve your on campus housing for the conference.
We encourage you to arrive on Thursday, July 16. On campus housing will be available. The conference ends on Saturday, July 18. Housing will be available through Monday, July 20 to accommodate choose-your-own-adventure on Sunday, July 19. Check out is from 10:00am - noon on July 20.
If you have questions, please contact us at conference@secularstudents.org
Hotels
Hotels Near the Campus
For speakers, presenters, and non-SSA chapter affiliates, there are a number of hotels at various price ranges within 5-10 minutes of the University of Maryland.
Parking
Parking is available on Campus
Garage parking will be available for the duration of the conference $80. Please register for parking in advance using the Parking Registration Form.
- Students staying in the residence hall will receive their parking passes during check-in at the residence hall.
- All other attendees can pick up their parking passes at conference registration.