Congratulations on the opportunity to take part in the Inauguration of the President and Vice President, one of the most historic events to occur in the course of our nation's history. The University Presidential Inaugural Conference (UPIC) will present a unique and extraordinary experience to attending scholars.

Inaugural Scholars will directly participate in the pageantry and ceremony of the Inauguration of the President and Vice President and witness firsthand the hallmark of democracy in action with the peaceful transition of power to the 44th President of the United States.

The Conference is comprised of exclusive and private inaugural events and activities featuring world-renowned keynote speakers and political experts, as well as public ceremonial events, such as the official swearing-in ceremony and the inaugural parade, as the President and Vice President and their families proceed down Pennsylvania Avenue from the United States Capitol Building to the White House.

Inaugural Scholars will meet and interact with White House veterans, press secretaries, political powerhouses, Washington, D.C. insiders, presidential historians, policy makers, documentary film makers and other prominent and sought-after personalities and political experts who will directly participate in the Conference.

A phenomenal Schedule of Events has already been created (to view, please click on the Schedule tab above). In the coming months, additional details regarding speakers, topics, events and activities will be added.

If you have further questions, contact the Office of Admissions.