Presenting at the Symposium

The 15th Annual Academic Symposium will be held in-person this year on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 with an option to participate virtually by submitting your video presentation in advance. As an Academic Symposium presenter, you are showcasing some of the best student work at Campbell University. We hope you enjoy this experience!

Before preparing your presentation, be sure to read the Presentation Guidelines for the type of presentation you are giving (oral, poster, art, or performing arts). This will give you an idea of what to expect, and describe any formatting requirements.

All students will have the opportunity to receive feedback, but only students who opt-in for judging will have their presentations scored and be eligible for awards.

Student presenters are encouraged to dress professionally.

Presentation Guidelines

  • Artwork and exhibits may be delivered and set up between 11am-11:45am on Wednesday, March 26th at Wiggins Memorial Library 2nd floor.

  • Oral presentations will take place in a classroom setting with the presenter(s) at the front of the room.
  • A computer will be available, so bring any visual aids with you to your presentation on a USB drive (e.g. PowerPoint). Keep a copy of your presentation in your email as a backup.
  • Each student/group will have 20 minutes to present: 15 minutes to speak and 5 minutes for questions. Be sure to practice your timing; the schedule must be enforced to accommodate the presenters before and after you.
  • A moderator will track your time and give you a 3-minute warning during your presentation.
  • You may reserve a study room to rehearse prior to the Symposium. It may be helpful to invite individuals who can provide objective feedback.

  • Performances will take place from 4pm-5pm at Butler Chapel.

  • The poster session will run from 3:30-5pm. You may arrive between 2:30 and 3:30pm on Wednesday March 26, 2025 to set up your poster.
  • The session will be split into two 45-minute blocks. Students assigned to odd numbered posters will present from 3:30-4:15pm and those assigned to even numbered posters will present from 4:15-5pm. When it is your turn to present, you will stand by your poster and answer questions. Be prepared to give a 3- to 5-minute summary of your research to your audience. When not presenting your research, you may visit other students' posters, get refreshments, or stay stationed at your poster.
  • Boards and pins for mounting posters will be provided.
  • The library can print posters for interested Symposium participants. The first poster print is free. Reprints will cost $10.
    • If printing in the Library, submit the final draft of your poster via this online submission form by Wednesday, March 19, 2025. If using the library poster printer, poster dimensions may be no larger than 36in x 48in.

  • Please upload online presentations by Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
  • Please be sure to include narration in your online presentation.
  • Students may upload any of the following materials:
    • Video Presentation (as an MP4 file)
    • PowerPoint Slides
    • Poster Presentation (saved as a PDF file)
    • Fine Art as JPG file
    • Any other file appropriate to support your presentation
  • Once we have collected your presentation materials, they will be published in the online schedule for our campus community and guests.

Presenter Workshops

This year, in-person workshops will be scheduled based on presenter interest. If the workshops aren't held this year or you are unable to attend on the scheduled date, please check out these recorded workshops: