How to Submit an Individual Session on Convention Central
Aliyah Hyman
13 steps
4 minutes
Xcdsystem
**Before you submit!** Please read the instructions provided on the submission portal homepage to ensure you are submitting the correct form and completing all steps to submit your Individual Submission properly.
Individual Submission Step One: Paper Information
1
Begin by navigating the Individual Submission homepage. Read through the instructions provided and when you are ready to submit, scroll to the bottom and select **"Click Here to Start"**.
**Double check!** Before you continue, please be sure you are attempting to submit an Individual Submission; meaning a single paper, performance, film, or media work submitted for **blind review**.
2
Select the correct **Unit** in which you would like to submit.
3
Select the **Submission Type**. Please be sure to read the description to ensure you are selecting the correct type. - If you select **Extended Abstract** please indicate whether or not this is a student submission or not, as shown. **Note:** Each Unit accepts different submission types. Please make sure you have checked the [Call for Submission](https://www.natcom.org/call-for-submissions/) for the Unit you plan to submit to.
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- Enter the **Individual Submission Title**. Please do NOT submit your title in all capital letters. - Enter your **Individual Submission description/abstract**, you will have **75 words** to do so. - Enter your **Individual Submission full description** , you will have **75 words** to explain your submission to reviewers.
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- Enter (3) **Keywords** relevant to your submission. Please enter single words separated by a comma. - Select the **Audio Visual Equipment** required for your session. - Enter any **Scheduling Accommodations** you may have for your session. *(Example: Please schedule after our Top Paper's Session.)*
6
- If applicable, enter any **Accessibility Accommodations** you may need for any Presenters that are participating in your submission. - Please be prepared to **provide supporting information** for anyone you may list *(Example: Wheelchair accessibility; Please provide the name of the individual accommodation needed, such as extra wide aisles or a ramp.)* - If you select **"Other presenter accommodation"** Please check the boxed marked as such and be prepared to **provide supporting information** for what may be needed and for whom.
7
If applicable, select your **Co-Sponsorship Request** from the Unit list. **Note:** This is a request, not a guarantee. Planners will confirm upon review.
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Please read each section of the **Agreements** and select the checkboxes. Note: If you select *yes* for **Alternate Format**, your submission will be considered for Scholar to Scholar poster sessions. You can learn more about [Scholar to Scholar ](https://www.natcom.org/convention-resources/)here.
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- **Upload** any materials you may have that should be attached to your Individual Submission . Descriptions provided for upload suggestions. - Select **"Submit Submission"** and prepare for further instructions on the next screen.
**You are not done!** The next screen will prompt you to **enter your contributor(s) and the presenting status** of each.
Individual Submission Step Two: Adding Contributors and Managing Roles
10
After submitting your Individual Submission your next step is to enter your contributor(s). **Note: Please take a moment to read the information regarding next steps before proceeding.**
11
- Enter the name of your first **contributor**. - To add **additional contributors**, please repeat the following steps. **Note:** search by last name, first name
**Additional step ahead!** Please select a **presenting status** for everyone participating in your Individual Submission. - Please label those that **will** be participating in the convention as a **Presenter**. - Please label those who **will not** be participating in the convention as a **Contributor**. This will assist greatly with conflict checking for scheduling!
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To **select the status** of each contributor: - Select **Add Presenting Status** - If they **will** be participating in the convention as a **Presenter**. - If they **will not** be participating in the convention, mark them as a **Contributor.** *Please be sure to select a presenting status for each contributor that's listed.*
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- Select **"Review and Submit"** to review your individual submission information in its entirety. - Once you've completed your review, you may select **"Submit Session"** to complete your individual submission. ***You will receive a confirmation email as the primary submitter and be able to access your submission from your convention central profile.***
**You have successfully submitted your Session!** ***You will receive a confirmation email as the primary submitter and be able to access your submission from your convention central profile through the submission deadline, March 25, 2026.***
How to Submit an Individual Session on Convention Central
Aliyah Hyman
13 steps
4 minutes
Xcdsystem
**Before you submit!** Please read the instructions provided on the submission portal homepage to ensure you are submitting the correct form and completing all steps to submit your Individual Submission properly.
Individual Submission Step One: Paper Information
1
Begin by navigating the Individual Submission homepage. Read through the instructions provided and when you are ready to submit, scroll to the bottom and select **"Click Here to Start"**.
**Double check!** Before you continue, please be sure you are attempting to submit an Individual Submission; meaning a single paper, performance, film, or media work submitted for **blind review**.
2
Select the correct **Unit** in which you would like to submit.
3
Select the **Submission Type**. Please be sure to read the description to ensure you are selecting the correct type. - If you select **Extended Abstract** please indicate whether or not this is a student submission or not, as shown. **Note:** Each Unit accepts different submission types. Please make sure you have checked the [Call for Submission](https://www.natcom.org/call-for-submissions/) for the Unit you plan to submit to.
4
- Enter the **Individual Submission Title**. Please do NOT submit your title in all capital letters. - Enter your **Individual Submission description/abstract**, you will have **75 words** to do so. - Enter your **Individual Submission full description** , you will have **75 words** to explain your submission to reviewers.
5
- Enter (3) **Keywords** relevant to your submission. Please enter single words separated by a comma. - Select the **Audio Visual Equipment** required for your session. - Enter any **Scheduling Accommodations** you may have for your session. *(Example: Please schedule after our Top Paper's Session.)*
6
- If applicable, enter any **Accessibility Accommodations** you may need for any Presenters that are participating in your submission. - Please be prepared to **provide supporting information** for anyone you may list *(Example: Wheelchair accessibility; Please provide the name of the individual accommodation needed, such as extra wide aisles or a ramp.)* - If you select **"Other presenter accommodation"** Please check the boxed marked as such and be prepared to **provide supporting information** for what may be needed and for whom.
7
If applicable, select your **Co-Sponsorship Request** from the Unit list. **Note:** This is a request, not a guarantee. Planners will confirm upon review.
8
Please read each section of the **Agreements** and select the checkboxes. Note: If you select *yes* for **Alternate Format**, your submission will be considered for Scholar to Scholar poster sessions. You can learn more about [Scholar to Scholar ](https://www.natcom.org/convention-resources/)here.
9
- **Upload** any materials you may have that should be attached to your Individual Submission . Descriptions provided for upload suggestions. - Select **"Submit Submission"** and prepare for further instructions on the next screen.
**You are not done!** The next screen will prompt you to **enter your contributor(s) and the presenting status** of each.
Individual Submission Step Two: Adding Contributors and Managing Roles
10
After submitting your Individual Submission your next step is to enter your contributor(s). **Note: Please take a moment to read the information regarding next steps before proceeding.**
11
- Enter the name of your first **contributor**. - To add **additional contributors**, please repeat the following steps. **Note:** search by last name, first name
**Additional step ahead!** Please select a **presenting status** for everyone participating in your Individual Submission. - Please label those that **will** be participating in the convention as a **Presenter**. - Please label those who **will not** be participating in the convention as a **Contributor**. This will assist greatly with conflict checking for scheduling!
12
To **select the status** of each contributor: - Select **Add Presenting Status** - If they **will** be participating in the convention as a **Presenter**. - If they **will not** be participating in the convention, mark them as a **Contributor.** *Please be sure to select a presenting status for each contributor that's listed.*
13
- Select **"Review and Submit"** to review your individual submission information in its entirety. - Once you've completed your review, you may select **"Submit Session"** to complete your individual submission. ***You will receive a confirmation email as the primary submitter and be able to access your submission from your convention central profile.***
**You have successfully submitted your Session!** ***You will receive a confirmation email as the primary submitter and be able to access your submission from your convention central profile through the submission deadline, March 25, 2026.***
