Below are conference-wide policies for SCMUN 2024. All conference participants are expected to abide by the following policies. If you have any questions about these policies, feel free to email the Secretary-General at sg@scmun.org. Additionally, please direct any violations of these policies you may witness to our Anonymous Reporting Form.

+ Refund Policy

In the event that SCMUN 2024 is cancelled, advisors may request up to a 75% refund or carry over costs towards the following SCMUN conference.

Refunds on delegate and delegation fees are available depending on when the advisor first notifies our Delegate Affairs team (delegateaffairs@scmun.org).

Before Mar. 1st:     75% Refund of Fees

After Mar. 1st:     None

+ COVID-19 Policy

In commitment to the safety and health of our community, Southern California Model United Nations 2024 is expecting that all attendees (delegates, faculty advisors, and staff) will be vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by the United States Center for Disease Control. Exceptions for delegates who may not be cleared for vaccinations (ex; age or medical reasons) will be made at the discretion of the Secretariat, however presented proof of vaccination will NOT be required to participate in SCMUN 2023.

+ Plagiarism & Academic Integrity Policy

At SCMUN, we want to give each delegate a fair chance at performing well in committee. Thus, we ask that delegates adhere to the following policies to uphold the integrity of our conference:

  • No pre-written resolutions, crisis notes, or directives are allowed.
  • All position papers must be original work. Plagiarism from other delegates or research sources is unacceptable. Please ensure that your papers are properly cited.

Should any delegate be found in violation of these policies, their advisor will be notified. Serious instances of this may affect a delegate's eligibility to receive a committee award.

+ Diplomacy, Respect, and Anti-Discrimination Policy

As with all Model United Nations conferences, delegates are expected to be diplomatic and respectful to their fellow delegates. Should chairs or members of our Secretariat feel as if delegates are violating this policy, their advisors will be notified. We do not condone racism, xenophobia, sexism, or any forms of discrimination. As a USC-affiliated event, more details on specific policies can be found here. Please use the Anonymous Reporting Form to ensure staff can work to rectify the situation as soon as possible.

Furthermore, delegates are requested to wear Western Business Attire while in committee.

+ Technology Policy

In Crisis Committees, technology of any kind will not be allowed during committee sessions.

In General Assemblies, technology will only be allowed during unmoderated caucus for the sole purpose of writing papers and facilitating mergers.