Political Science Department

Student Conference on U.S. Affairs (SCUSA)

Each year, the Political Science department sends a student to the Student Conference on U.S. Affairs (SCUSA), a four-day conference in the fall bringing students to West Point to discuss security issues. To apply, please complete the cover sheet (below), a resume, and a brief two-page statement of why you want to attend SCUSA, what you will bring to the event, and how you will represent Reed. 

The 77th Annual SCUSA Conference will be held in-person October 21 - 24, 2026. This year's theme is: "Peace Through Strength: Power in the 21st Century." Applications are due to Darcy Tanner no later than noon on Friday, September 18th, 2026.

Here is the 2026 application and a list of this year's roundtables. Any questions can be directed to Alex Montgomery, SCUSA Czar.