82nd Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference
Thursday, April 3 through Sunday, April 6, 2025
Hybrid Format: In-Person at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, IL or Online
All Panels/Paper Sessions, Roundtables, Lightning Talks and Working Groups will Feature a Hybrid Format (for In-Person or Virtual Participation). Undergraduate Poster Sessions will be In-Person Only
Conference Program Co-Chairs:
Hans C. Noel, Georgetown University
Jae-Jae Spoon, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
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Registration for the 82nd Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference
Registration and pricing is not yet available for the 82nd MPSA Annual Conference. The prices and information listed below are details from the 2024 Annual Conference, are subject to change, and should only be used as a reference point for the 2025 conference.
MPSA Conference Registration Rates for 2024
| Early In-Hotel* or Virtual Registration |
Early Out-Hotel* |
Regular In-Hotel* or Virtual Registration |
Regular Out-Hotel* |
Onsite Registration | ||||
| Through January 17, 2024 Extended through January 30, 2024! |
Through January 17, 2024 Extended through January 30, 2024! |
January 31 – March 20, 2024 |
January 31 – March 20, 2024 |
In-Hotel* or Virtual Registration |
Out-Hotel* | |||
| Member Rates | ||||||||
| Professional Member, Income Level < $50,000 | $220 | $292 | $275 | $347 | $303 | $374 | ||
| Professional Member, Income Level $50,000-$74,999 | $253 | $325 | $308 | $380 | $336 | $407 | ||
| Professional Member, Income Level $75,000-$99,999 | $286 | $358 | $341 | $413 | $369 | $440 | ||
| Professional Member, Income Level $100,000-$149,999 | $319 | $391 | $374 | $446 | $402 | $473 | ||
| Professional Member, Income Level $150,000-$199,999 | $352 | $424 | $407 | $479 | $435 | $506 | ||
| Professional Member, Income Level > $200,000 | $385 | $457 | $440 | $512 | $468 | $539 | ||
| Graduate Student Member | $116 | $160 | $171 | $215 | $198 | $242 | ||
| Undergraduate Student Member | $65 | $100 | $65 | $100 | $65 | $100 | ||
| Retired Member | $65 | $100 | $115 | $150 | $140 | $175 | ||
| Lifetime Member | $286 | $358 | $341 | $413 | $369 | $440 | ||
| Non-Member Rates** | ||||||||
| Non-Member Professional | $550 | $622 | $605 | $677 | $633 | $699 | ||
| Non-Member Graduate Student | $220 | $292 | $275 | $347 | $303 | $374 | ||
| Non-Member Undergraduate Student | $100 | $135 | $100 | $135 | $100 | $135 | ||
| Non-Member Retiree | $135 | $200 | $185 | $250 | $210 | $275 | ||
Please note: Registration fees do not include any meals. Conference registration is non-refundable with the exception of adjustments due to changes made to in-person or virtual participation. Membership purchases are non-refundable. MPSA does not invoice for membership or conference registration and does not accept purchase orders, wire transfers, or bank transfers as payment.
*In-Hotel/Out-Hotel – In-Hotel rates apply to registered guests of the Palmer House, Chicago Hilton, and Chicago residents. In Hotel rates also apply to virtual conference registrations. Out-hotel rates are slightly higher and apply for those staying outside of the official conference hotels.
** Non-member rates include one year of complimentary electronic MPSA membership.
Presenter Registration Status Flexibility
If you register for in-person attendance and are unable to travel, you can change your registration status to virtual if you are participating on a session featuring a hybrid format (Panel/Paper sessions, Roundtables, Lightning Talks and Working Groups). You may also switch your registration status from virtual to in-person as needed. If you have a participatory role (presenter, chair, discussant) on a Poster session, you will not be able to switch your registration status from in-person to virtual as this session type is available for in-person participation only. Information on how to update your participation will be available in Spring 2025. Adjustments to registration pricing (based on in-hotel/virtual, out-hotel status) will be processed accordingly. If a balance is due, your registration will not be updated until the balance is paid in full. Any refunds due to registration status changes will be issued after the conference.
Conference Policies
The Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) is committed to providing a safe, harassment-free, hospitable and productive meeting environment for everyone attending our events, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, religion or belief. All conference participants must agree to abide by the MPSA Code of Conduct at Events as well as the MPSA Streaming and Recording Policy.
Future MPSA Conference Dates
- Thursday, April 23 – Sunday, April 26, 2026
- Thursday, April 1 – Sunday, April 4, 2027
- Thursday, March 30 – Sunday, April 2, 2028
- Thursday, April 19 – Sunday, April 22, 2029
- Thursday, March 28 – Sunday, March 31, 2030