Call for Submissions
Student Forum Sessions provide an outlet for graduate and undergraduate sociology students. Student Forum sessions are open to all paper/extended abstract submissions that meet the submission criteria. If accepted, the use of universal design is expected for presentations.
Student Forum Special Topic Paper Session
Submissions for the Student Forum Special Topic Paper Sessions are open to graduate and undergraduate students only. Submissions for the Student Forum Special Topic Paper Session will be selected based on how well the submission aligns with the 2024 ASA Annual Meeting theme “Intersectional Solidarities: Building Communities of Hope, Justice, and Joy.” For more information on the 2024 ASA Annual Meeting theme, please click here. Extended abstracts and full papers are accepted. Authors submitting an extended abstract are required to provide a completed paper one month prior to the start of the meeting if accepted.
One submission from all submissions to the paper sessions and roundtable sessions will be selected as the Student Forum Paper Award winner. Only full papers will be considered for the Paper Award. This session will be organized by members of the Student Forum Advisory Board (SFAB). Any questions about the Student Forum Paper Sessions and the Refereed Roundtable may be sent to [email protected].
Student Forum Open Topic Paper Session
Submissions for the Student Forum Paper Sessions are open to graduate and undergraduate students only. Submissions can be on any topic of interest. Extended abstracts and full papers are accepted. Authors submitting an extended abstract are required to provide a completed paper one month prior to the start of the meeting if accepted.
One submission from all submissions to the paper sessions and roundtable sessions will be selected as the Student Forum Paper Award winner. Only full papers will be considered for the Paper Award. This session will be organized by members of the Student Forum Advisory Board (SFAB). Any questions about the Student Forum Paper Sessions and the Refereed Roundtable may be sent to [email protected].
Student Forum Refereed Roundtable
Submissions for the Refereed Roundtable are open to graduate and undergraduate students only. These sessions will be organized by members of the Student Forum Advisory Board (SFAB), and one submission from all submissions to the paper sessions and roundtable sessions will be selected as the Student Forum Paper Award winner. Only full papers will be considered for the Paper Award. Any questions about the Student Forum Paper Sessions and the Refereed Roundtable may be sent to [email protected].
How to Submit
Review the How to Submit a Paper guide. View the webinar on Getting Your Paper on the Program.
Submitters should prepare the following information and files prior to starting the online submission process. The submitter will receive an email acknowledgement upon successful submission.
- Identify where you wish your paper to be considered: Student Forum Special Topic, Open Topic, or Refereed Roundtable session.
- Paper Title (15 words or less)
- Description (250 words or less)
- Institutional affiliations and email addresses for all co-authors
- 15-35 page draft paper/working paper or extended abstract (3-5 pages) converted to a PDF file stored locally and ready for uploading. If necessary, special tables/charts in Excel or PowerPoint can be uploaded as separate files to accompany the paper.
- AV equipment requested (if needed)
All submissions must be made via the online submission portal. The online forms will guide you through the steps required to submit your proposal. You will have one hour to complete your submission. The system will log you out after one hour of inactivity. Any unsaved work will be lost.
- Go to the online portal. Log in using your ASA username and password.
- Under the Submitter Menu, select Submit or Edit a Proposal.
- Select Submit a New Paper Proposal.
- Select which session you wish to submit to as your first choice.
- Follow the steps as outlined in the online portal.
Confirmation of Proposal Submission
All electronic proposal submissions will receive an email confirmation from [email protected]. Please save the confirmation email for future reference. If you do not immediately receive your confirmation email, please check your junk or spam folder. Contact [email protected] if you do not receive an email confirmation of your submission within 12 hours.
Acceptance Notification
In April, you can expect to receive an acceptance or decline email for each proposal you’ve submitted.
