Poster presenters must be available for their poster session (usually 2 hours in length) to discuss their project with conference attendees.
The same project cannot be submitted to the Oral Presentation and the Poster Presentation categories
Step 1: Submit your abstract and application by February 27, 2026.
Step 2: Attend a workshop for design support! Check Rowdy Link for details and to RSVP: https://rowdylink.utsa.edu/events
Step 3: Submit your poster to colfa.conference@utsa.edu by March 17, 2026, and COLFA will print it for you. After this deadline, you will be responsible for printing your own poster.
Posters should include:
- Title. Keep it short and attention-getting.
- Author name(s), affiliations; faculty advisor name(s)
- Introduction. Condense your main idea or question into one or two sentences.
- Method/Approach. Explain what you did and how you are doing it.
- Conclusion. State what you’ve learned and what remains to be learned.
- Images and graphics. Images should be between 200 ppi and 300 ppi to ensure clear resolution on the printed poster. Be sure to credit your sources if using images that you do not own the rights to.
- Bibliography. Max 4-5 sources
Poster Size and Material
- Poster PDF dimensions are 36 inches tall x 48 inches wide, in landscape orientation. Posters submitted by the deadline will be printed by COLFA for use at the conference.
- Posters must be printed on vinyl or heavy paper.
- Other sizes or materials may not fit or attach to display frames.
