Banner for the 76th Annual Meeting of the GSA Rocky Mountain Section. The left side features the Geological Society of America logo and event details: '76th Annual Meeting of the GSA Rocky Mountain Section, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 17–20 May 2026' on a green background. The right side shows a scenic view of Shiprock, a dramatic volcanic rock formation in New Mexico under a partly cloudy blue sky.

Registration

Early registration deadline: 16 April 2026
Standard registration deadline: 30 April 2026

For further information or if you need special accommodations, please contact rockymt@geosociety.org.

Student Travel Grants

Application deadline: 16 April 2026

The Rocky Mountain Section is pleased to offer travel support to help students attend the meeting. These grants provide valuable opportunities to present research, connect with peers and professionals, and gain meaningful experience. Be sure to review the eligibility requirements for the Rocky Mountain Section.

Student Volunteers

Earn free registration and gain an insider’s view of the meeting by volunteering for eight hours. Student volunteer roles are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Volunteering is a professional commitment, so please be sure you’re ready to fulfill the required hours before signing up. Your fellow attendees and the GSA community are counting on you!

Sign up opens 1 December

Student volunteer sign-up is closed.

To participate as a student volunteer, you must be a GSA Student Member in good standing.

How to Sign Up

  1. Click “Volunteer” and log in to your GSA account. Only current GSA Student Members will have access to the student volunteer sign-up page.
  2. Once you are logged in, click “Sign Up Today” to commit to being a student volunteer.
  3. After signing up, you’ll receive an email with your complimentary registration code.
  4. Complete your meeting registration and enter the code at checkout to register free of charge.
  5. Closer to the meeting, you will receive a follow-up email with the sign-up link to select and confirm your eight-hour shift commitments.

Volunteer as a Student Driver for Complimentary Field Trip and Meeting Registration

Students aged 25+ with a valid driver's license can volunteer as field trip drivers to receive complimentary registration for both the trip and the meeting. Email Rebecca Taormina, fieldtrips@geosociety.org, for more information.

Registration Fees

All fees are in US dollars

Early Standard Late & Onsite
Professional Member $225 $425 $450
Professional Non-Member $265 $465 $490
Professional Senior Member $150 $245 $270
Early Career Professional $195 $295 $320
Early Career Professional Non-Member $235 $335 $360
Student Member $95 $110 $130
Student Non-Member $150 $165 $190
K–12 (Member and Non-Member) $115 $145 $170
Guest $75 $95 $120

For one-day registration, each fee is $50 less.

Lower and middle-income countries (according to the World Bank) will receive 50% off their registration fee, which is automatically applied during the registration process.

For group discounts, contact Izzy Ray, iray@geosociety.org.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be submitted no later than 30 days prior to the start of the meeting. A $30 processing fee will be applied to all cancellations received on or before this deadline.

For cancellations received after the 30-day deadline and up until the start of the meeting, registrants may be eligible to receive a 50% refund of registration fees (minus a $30 processing fee).

No refunds will be issued once the meeting has begun.

In cases of extenuating circumstances, a written request for a full refund may be submitted for consideration (gsaservice@geosociety.org). Such requests must be received no later than one week prior to the start of the meeting.

 
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