Registration for the GICH 2026 Spring Retreat is now open!
Registration deadline is Friday, March 27th!
Secure lodging by Monday, March 16th to ensure event hotel rates!
Retreat Information
Dates: The GICH 2026 Spring Retreat is scheduled for April 14th-16th, 2026.
Location: University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center
2360 Rainwater Rd, Tifton, GA 31793
Registration Information
- Registration Fee: The registration fee for the GICH 2026 Spring retreat is $150. A $25 dollar late fee will be added after the March 27th deadline. The registration fee applies to all attendees who are not members of current GICH communities or GICH program staff. This includes all members of alumni communities and other guests.
- Registration Policy: To ensure accurate attendee counts, please be sure to fully complete the online registration form. For those who will register multiple people, please register each person individually and not under the same name.
- The link to the online registration form is below. For questions, please contact Dr. Jermaine Durham, GICH program director (Jermaine.Durham@uga.edu).
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