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Discover a dynamic meeting that surrounds you with the inspiration and opportunities for engagement you need to advance your geoscience career.

  • Registration opens 3 June.
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Important Dates

Register early to take advantage of the lowest rates possible to attend Connects 2025.

2 June

Housing registration opens

3 June

Meeting registration opens

27 August

Early meeting registration deadline

Student travel grant application deadline

12 September

Cancellation deadline

2 October

Standard meeting registration rate deadline

3 October

Late meeting registration starts

Pricing

Registration fees

This year GSA will be offering three tiers of registration rates; Early, Standard and Late. Register early to take advantage of the lowest rates possible to attend Connects 2025.

Member CategoryDurationEarlyStandardLate
ProfessionalFull$655$735$830
ProfessionalOne Day$375$425$475
Senior ProfessionalFull$370$375$500
Senior ProfessionalOne Day$240$260$280
LifetimeFull$655$735$830
LifetimeOne Day$375$425$475
AffiliateFull$655$735$830
AffiliateOne Day$375$425$475
Early ProfessionalFull$400$440$530
Early ProfessionalOne Day$265$285$350
StudentFull$195$239$303
StudentOne Day$125$171$216
K-12 TeacherFull$90$90$90
K-12 TeacherOne Day$60$60$60
Guest/Spouse*$125$125$125

*The guest or companion registration fee is for non-geologists accompanying either a professional or student meeting registrant. This fee does not include access to technical sessions. Any guest wishing to see a specific presentation should go to the on-site registration desk to request a special pass.

GSA offers a 75 percent discount on annual meeting registration fees for individuals from low and lower-middle-income countries, and a 50 percent discount on annual meeting registration fees for individuals from upper-middle-income countries. The discounts do not apply to the K-12 professional or Guest registration classes. Find more details on the International Attendee Information page.

Cancelation Policy

A $50 processing fee will be charged for the cancellation of a registration if received in writing prior to 11:59 p.m. MDT on 12 September 2025. No refunds will be given after the cancellation deadline for any registration type or events.

The Geological Society of America understands that unforeseen circumstances can prohibit attendance at the meeting. Refund requests for registration fees received after 4 September will be handled on a case-by-case basis. GSA will not accept any requests for refunds after 45 days from the end of the meeting.

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Become A Member

Save up to $240 by becoming a member before you register. Need financial assistance to cover the cost of membership? Apply for Assistance.

Financial Assistance and Reduced Costs

Grants, programs, and resources to help you make it to the meeting.

Environment

Carbon Offsets

Purchase carbon offset credits when you register to offset your travel impact.

  • Air/auto travel within the U.S.: $5
  • Air travel from Canada or Central America: $10
  • Air travel from South America: $15
  • Air travel from U.K. or Europe: $20
  • Air travel from Africa: $25
  • Air travel from Australia or Asia: $30
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Accessibility

Service & Accommodations

The Geological Society of America strives to create a pleasant and rewarding experience for every attendee and is committed to providing universal access to our meeting.

  • Dietary needs
  • Parent support
  • Wheelchairs & mobility
  • Assisted hearing and CART
  • Service animals
  • Childcare options
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Contact

Have questions or need help with registration?

Member and Customer Service

gsaservice@geosociety.org

Meetings Department

meetings@geosociety.org
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