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Register for SWANA Con 2026

Discount code for currently registered UC Riverside undergraduate students: UCRMESC2026. We ask that you use this code honestly as misuse may be referred to Student Conduct at your institution.

SWANA Con is an annual conference that...

Centers the experiences of undergraduate students including those with ties to Southwest Asia/Middle East and North African

We welcome all undergraduate students from across the country. Our purpose is to connect students across campuses and diasporas, build leadership and academic skills, engage in discussions on issues impacting our communities, and celebrate cultural heritage.

Check out SWANA Con 2025 Recap!

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