Know Before You Register

Payment

• Payment is due upon registration and can be completed via credit card or ACH. We do not accept checks or purchase orders (POs).
• Credit card payments are encouraged when possible as they are processed faster than ACH.
• We accepted Discover, MasterCard, and VISA credit cards. We do not accept American Express.
• If you are paying via ACH, closely review our ACH Payment Instructions before registering. ACH payments must be received by October 20, 2026.
• If the person paying the fee is different from the person registering, include the person responsible for making the payment in the “Payer First & Last Name” and “Payer Email” fields.
• Online registration closes Friday, November 20.
• Online registration rates are cheaper than on-site (see below).
• On-site registration and online registration after October 20th will be available for credit card payments only.

Presenters

• All presenters must register for and attend the conference in person.
• To register as a presenter, use the access code located in the Speaker Resource Center under My Tasks.

Research Summit Invitees

• If you are invited to join the pre-conference Research Summit, select the Research Summit option on the first page. Whether you only attend the summit or also attend the conference as an attendee or speaker, you can select the appropriate option from this category.
• To register for the Research Summit, use the access code provided by the event leaders.

Dietary Accommodations

• If you need Halal or Kosher meal options, register and select those no later than November 1, 2026.
• If you have other dietary restrictions, please contact us at NCSMHConference@som.umaryland.edu no later than November 1, 2026.

Group Registration

• Register multiple attendees who have the same registration type at once by selecting “Register Another Attendee” on the final page of registration. This will allow you to add multiple registrants to the same invoice.
• Group registration of 10+ individuals with the same registration type will have $10 removed from the cost of each registration.

Post Registration

• You will receive a confirmation email with your registration confirmation code, receipt/invoice, and important information and links. Anyone listed in the “Payer Email” will also receive a copy of the email.
• If your business department needs this information to pay your fee, please forward them this email.
• To modify or transfer your registration, follow the links and directions provided in the confirmation email.