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Spring 2026 SONA Deadlines
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JAN 20
Classes start.
JAN 21

Course credit participant pool opens.

Starting on this day, you can register in SONA and participate in studies.

FEB 20

Informal deadline for students to register in course credit SONA.

Students must be 18 by this date to participate in research studies.

MAR 13

PSYC 100 Students: at least 3 credits must be earned by 5:00pm CST to qualify for a bonus credit.

Note: the bonus credit will be awarded a few days after this date.

MAR 14 - 
MAR 22
Spring Break
MAY 07

Reading Day.

Final day to participate in course credit studies (all studies must be completed by 5:00pm CST).

Final day to submit Under-18 Alternative Assignment (by 5:00pm CST).

MAY 08

Course Credit Participant Pool closes.

Be sure to confirm your participation status (credit/no-credit) for all study sessions.

MAY 11
SONA course reports will be sent to instructors.
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Note: Students currently located in the territory of the People's Republic of China, the European Economic Area, or the United Kingdom should ask their instructor for an alternative assignment instead of participating in research.

Note: In one semester (Fall/Spring), students can earn only 2 total credits at most with online studies. Any additional SONA credits should be earned through participating in in-person or virtual (zoom) studies.