Open to General Public
General Registration is currently open until March 31st, 2023. Late Registration will be from April 1st - April 14th. Should all spots be filled prior till, a waitlist for Spring 2023 will be opened.
The annual Spring Model UN Conference serves as the culminating event of the school year in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and Pan American Health Organization. Keynote speakers at this event have included former U.S. Secretaries of State such as Condoleezza Rice, Hillary Clinton, Rex Tillerson, and Antony Blinken. Spring 2023 Model UN Conference Information
The Spring 2023 Model UN Conference will take place in-person at the U.S. Department of State on April 28th, 2023.Eligibility
The Spring Conference is open to all middle and high school students in grades 5 – 12.
Middle School Committee Background Guides
- International Organization for Migration (coming soon)
- United Nations Development Programme (coming soon)
- United Nations Peace-Building Commission (coming soon)
- United Nations Security Council - Counter Terrorism Committee (coming soon)
High School Committee Background Guides
- Commission on the Status of Women (coming soon)
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (coming soon)
- International Labour Organization (coming soon)
- United Nations Security Council (coming soon)
Deadlines and Payment Information
Payment and Refund Policy
Final Payment deadline: April 14, 2023. Schools that have not submitted their payment by this deadline will not be able to attend the conference. Groups may pay via check made out to "UNA-NCA" mailed to the UNA-NCA office or paid online.Pay here
After March 31, 2023, no refunds can be processed. All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Does your school classify as Title I or FARM? Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a discounted price quote.
Media Release Forms
Signed media release forms for all attending students are due April 14, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST.
If any guardian wishes that their child not be photographed, GCDC must receive an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with their full name, school, country assignment, and committee by April 14, 2023.
Position Papers
In order to be eligible for a committee award, delegations must submit one (1) position paper per country (i.e. if three delegates are representing the United States, they will only submit one position paper between the three of them).There will also be an awards for each committee. Position paper requirements and guidelines can be found at the end of each background guide.
Deadline: April 21, 2023 at 6:00 PM EST to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The following steps will be required for submission:
- Email Subject Line: Country Name, Committee and School (Ex: USA, UNSC, GCDC - Position Paper)
- Position Papers must be attached to email as a pdf.
- Refer to background guides for Position Paper formats for Spring 2023.
*Please note: Position Paper submission are required to be eligible for research and committee awards*
Student Secretary General Application
The Student Secretary General has the opportunity to address delegates in opening ceremonies and have their work published on UNA-NCA Snapshots. Students interested in serving as the Secretary General for the conference are encouraged to apply. The SG will oversee the administrative functions of the conference with GCDC staff.Eligibility
Middle or high school students that have at least one year of Model UN experience and currently a student at a GCDC Year-Round Community member school.
Application
To apply, please submit a 5 minute video answering two questions:
- What will you bring to the conference as Secretary-General?
- What does Model UN mean to you?
