92nd Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society (SESAPS 2025)
October 23th to 25th
James Madison University
About SESAPS
Established in 1937, SESAPS advances and disseminates knowledge of physics across the southeastern United States, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, as well as the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Abstract Submission
Abstract Submission
Abstract submission is open now.
Abstracts for contributed talks and posters from any field in physics will be accepted. Only one oral abstract and one poster abstract will be accepted per speaker. Abstracts should be no more than 1300 characters.
Further guidance on preparing your abstract can be found on the APS Abstract Guidelines.
Registration
Registration will open Soon.
Registration
| Participant Type | Early Registration | Late Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate student (APS member) | $ 15 | $ 15 |
| Undergraduate student (non-member) | $ 60 | $ 70 |
| Graduate student (APS member) | $ 60 | $ 70 |
| Senior/Retired (APS member) | $ 40 | $ 50 |
| Early Career (APS member, within 5 years of PhD) | $ 80 | $ 100 |
| Regular APS member | $ 100 | $ 120 |
| Non-member | $ 150 | $ 180 |
Registration includes: access to all scientific sessions, coffee breaks, and a reception. Banquet tickets will be available for an additional fee.
Venue
SESAPS 2025 Venue
The 2025 SESAPS conference will be held at the Festival Conference and Student Center at James Madison University. This modern facility offers flexible meeting spaces, dining options, and a welcoming atmosphere for attendees.
Address:
1301 Carrier Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Learn more about the venue here:
JMU Festival Conference and Student Center
Parking
SESAPS 2025 Parking Information
Arrangements are complete for the Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society Annual Meeting (SESAPS). Free event parking will be available to campus visitors during the event dates.
Parking enforcement will be relaxed for unregistered campus visitors in the following lots:
- C12
- D3
- R4
- Ballard Parking Deck
Valid dates: October 23, 2025, 6:00 AM – October 25, 2025, 1:30 PM
No permits or vouchers are required for guests parking in these locations during the above times.
Note: All parking regulations for JMU students, faculty, and staff remain in effect. Students attending SESAPS must park in designated student parking areas with a valid JMU permit.
Regular enforcement will continue in all other parking areas. Guests may be cited if parked in restricted spaces such as:
- Service Vehicle spaces
- Accessible spaces without a permit
- Expired timed spaces
- Fire lanes
Hotels
SESAPS 2025 Lodging Options
We encourage SESAPS attendees to book early, as availability may be limited. Hotel Madison is the official conference hotel and is located adjacent to James Madison University.
Preferred rates available while rooms last.
Additional Nearby Hotels
Travel Support
Student Travel Grants
Travel grant application deadline: September 22, 2025
Students who are presenting (either poster or oral presentations) are eligible for travel grants for partial reimbursement of travel costs.
Please submit your application on the SESAPS Travel Grants page .
If you have any questions,
please contact Jason Czak (czakje@jmu.edu).
