Registration for the 2022 APS Annual Convention is now closed.

The deadline to register was May 9, 2022.

There will be no on-site registration in Chicago.

The 2022 APS Annual Convention is the premier global event in psychological science and features invited and submitted content from all areas of the field.  Registration gives full access to the Convention, including plenary sessions, symposia, addresses, flash talks, posters, educational sessions, coffee breaks, and receptions, unless otherwise noted. Name badges and Convention materials will be issued on-site via contactless kiosks.  

Registration Deadline: Extended to May 9, 2022
All attendees will be required to register by May 9, 2022 to ensure that we can validate COVID-19 vaccination status. There will be no on-site registration in Chicago.

Vaccination Requirement
APS will require that everyone who attends provide proof of full vaccination with one of the WHO approved vaccines in advance of the Convention.   

Registration Rates

Registration Discounts

Early-Bird Discount 
Register before April 15, 2022 and save. 

APS Member Discount 
Current APS membership is required to be eligible for the APS Member/Associate Member, Retired Member or Student Member rates. You can join or renew your membership while you register for the Convention and the Teaching Institute. 

Reduced Rates for APS Members in Developing Countries 
Reduced Convention registration rates are available to all APS members in countries defined as low and lower middle income by the World Bank, and are automatically applied during the Convention Registration process.

Reduced Rates for Federal Government Employees   
Please contact convention@psychologicalscience.org for information on how take advantage of discounted rates for federal government employees. A Federal Government ID is required to qualify for reduced rates.

Groups Attending Convention 
APS will offer discounted registration rates for groups of 10 or more people. Please contact convention@psychologicalscience.org for information on group discounts.

Planning Ahead 

Vaccination Requirement
APS requires that everyone who attends the Convention provide proof of full vaccination with one of the World Health Organization-approved vaccines. Proof of vaccination must be uploaded to a designated third-party vendor by the extended deadline of May 9. Please follow the instructions on the Health and Safety page to verify your vaccination status.

• Click here to find a vaccine provider in your area.  (U.S. Attendees) 

Please visit the APS Health and Safety page for onsite guidelines and mask policy.

Convention Dates & Location 
May 26-29, 2022 
Hyatt Regency Chicago  
151 East Wacker Drive  
Chicago, Illinois 60601  
USA 

ADA Accessibility/Accommodations 
APS is committed to ensuring that the Convention is fully accessible to all persons. If you have a specific accessibility requirement, please contact the APS Meetings Department by email at convention@psychologicalscience.org or +1 202.293.9300 before May 9, 2022. Every attempt will be made to accommodate your request. 

Guest Policy 
APS offers guest registration for non-psychological scientists who may wish to join you at the 2022 APS Annual Convention. All guests must register through our registration system, pay the $75 guest registration fee, and provide vaccine verification. APS will not accept any guest registrations on-site and no guests will be admitted without registering and verifying vaccination status by May 6, 2022.  

Cancellations & Refund Requests 
All registration cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing by April 18, 2022; no refunds will be issued after April 18, 2022. A refund of the Convention fee, minus a 30% cancellation processing fee, will be given for cancellations received by April 18, 2022. Substitutions are accepted prior to the Convention up until the extended registration deadline of May 9, 2022. The individual submitting the substitution request is responsible for all financial obligations (any balance due) associated with that substitution. Submit all cancellation and substitution requests to the APS Meetings Department via email at convention@psychologicalscience.org. Access to the Convention is limited to the registered individual. Sharing your Convention credentials or Convention content is prohibited. Please allow 10-14 business days for refund processing.  

COVID-19 Refund Policy
If you have tested positive for COVID-19, are experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19, or have been exposed to COVID-19 within 14 days prior to the Convention, you are asked to cancel your attendance and will be issued a refund for your registration fee minus a 30% cancellation processing fee. Please contact convention@psychologicalscience.org to request a refund.

Code of Conduct 
APS is committed to science being conducted, discussed, presented, and published in ways that promote the lively and productive exchange of ideas. To demonstrate this commitment, APS expects all Convention attendees to conduct themselves professionally and, out of respect for others and for the spirit of our gathering, refrain from actions or speech that could reasonably be construed as harassing or personally disparaging. Please review the full code of conduct.

Travel and Safety Resources 
We have assembled this list of resources to assist you with your travel and safety inquiries. If you are traveling to Chicago from outside of the continental U.S., please review these materials and note the requirements and restrictions that may impact your plans. 

• U.S. State Department Requirements for International Travelers  
• World Health Organization (WHO) (WHO) Recommendations and Data  
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): 
  • Domestic Travel Guidelines
  • Requirements For Passengers Arriving in the U.S. 
  • COVID Data Tracker