Frequently Asked Questions
MSC SCONA is an annual collegiate conference that brings together delegates from across the nation and the world. Each year, MSC SCONA discusses a topic of national and global importance, giving delegates the chance to interact with the nation’s premier academic scholars, industry professionals, and well-known public figures. Delegates participate in small group “roundtables” led by a subject matter expert “facilitator,” and work together to create a policy paper. Additionally, prestigious keynote speakers attend our conference.
Prior to the conference, students may opt to participate in the International Strategic Crisis Negotiation Exercise. The ISCNE is a diplomatic simulation produced by the U.S. Army War College, which Texas A&M University has been selected to host. Student delegates are divided into seven teams – each representing a nation-state – and work with a USAWC Fellow, who serves as their mentor for the exercise. Each of the seven delegations will represent a nation or interested global actor at a simulated peace conference facilitated by the “United Nations”. Check back in the Fall of 2020 to discover the ISCNE scenario for SCONA 66.
MSC SCONA will be hosting its 68th annual conference at Texas A&M from February 9-13, 2023. Our topic for our 66th Annual Conference is Sailing Uncertain Waters: Navigating America Through a Changing International Paradigm. Check back in the fall of 2022 for details, descriptions, and roundtable information.
MSC SCONA is regularly successful at bringing together students from over 20 universities, including internationally.
SCONA 66’s price varies based on when you register for the conference.
- Before December 1: $80 (in-person); $40 (virtual)
- From December 1 to January 26: $100 (in-person); $50 (virtual)
- After January 26th: Prices pending
The above prices are for the conference only (February 11 – 13).
The International Strategic Crisis Negotiation Exercise (ISCNE) is a pre-conference simulation on February 9-10 that we highly recommend all delegates attend. It costs an additional $35. Like the conference, delegates can attend the ISCNE in-person or virtually.
Note. the ISCNE can be attended without attending the conference.
Conference covers all fees and materials for the conference, some meals, transportation in Bryan College Station, and usually a t-shirt. For virtual attendees, a lower cost is provided to account for the lack of meals and other amenities only an in-person experience can provide.
Travel to the BCS area is not covered in the conference cost. Delegates should expect to cover 1-2 meals per day on their own, and are encouraged to bring spending money for a few free time opportunities. Of course, virtual attendees need not consider travel and are on their own for all meals.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we are not able to offer cadet delegates the ability to stay in campus dormitories as in years past. For other delegates, we are waiting to see what assistance we can provide.
There are a variety of options for travel into the Bryan/College Station Area. Easterwood Airport services American and United Airlines. Additionally, Greyhound runs from most major cities to Bryan at the Roy Miller Parking Garage. Houston also has a shuttle from both HOU and IAH to College Station for about $40.
Of course, driving is an option; however, this presents to added cost of parking.
As we start early in the morning and end late in the evening, it’s best to schedule travel to arrive the night before and depart the morning after conference.
Please email “[email protected]” by January 28, 2022
Please include your name and reason for a refund and we will do our best to work with you!
Refunds will not be permitted after January 28, 2022