Ivy Muslim Conference
October 30 - November 1, 2026
The Ivy Muslim Conference (IMC) is a annual gathering of Muslim students from the Ivy League and beyond where they come together to deepen their connection to both their intellectual and spiritual journeys. This idea was originally conceived by Sr. Lisa Kinney-Bajwa and Imam Bajwa during their days at Cornell, but it blossomed when they brought it to Yale in 2008. Today, this conference provides a welcoming space for hundreds of Muslim students every year to explore their faith, discuss the challenges and blessings of being Muslim in today's world, and build lasting bonds with fellow students.
Conference Schedule
Friday, October 30
5:00pm - Registration Opens
6:00pm - Maghrib Prayer & Dinner
7:15pm - Isha Prayer
7:30pm - Welcome Address
8:00pm - Host Connections
9:30pm - Fireside Chat for Sisters (Dwight Chapel)
9:30pm - Fireside Chat for Brothers (WLH 119)
Saturday, October 31
11:00am - Brunch
12:00pm - Plenary Panel w/ Dr. Sabah Islam, Dr. Farhad Syed, and Lisa Kinney-Bajwa
1:30pm - Dhuhr Prayer
2:00pm - Coffeehouse Conversations
4:00pm - Asr Prayer & Coffee Break
4:30pm - Breakout Sessions
6:00pm - Maghrib Prayer & Dinner
8:30pm - Chai After Dark (53 Wall Street)
Conference Venue
St. Thomas More Center at Yale, 268 Park Street, New Haven, CT 06511
Frequently Asked Questions
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You must bring a sleeping bag and pillow, any toiletries that you might need, and any medication that you usually take. Bathrooms at Yale are typically shared by a suite, so please keep this in mind. Some bathrooms might even be co-ed.
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Three meals will be provided throughout the conference - Friday dinner, Saturday brunch, and Saturday dinner.
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The conference site is Saint Thomas More, 268 Park Street, New Haven, CT 06511.
Transportation to and from the conference site is not covered by the conference price. If you are arriving through Union Station, we recommend taking an Uber directly to Saint Thomas Moore.
For parking information at the conference center, please visit the IMC website at https://ivymuslims.yale.edu/map-parking. At this link, Saint Thomas More is marked with a flag icon in the embedded Google Map, and nearby parking sites are marked with a "P" icon.
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You should arrive at 5 pm at Saint Thomas More.
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Housing is guaranteed for all undergraduate students.
Housing for non-undergraduate students will be provided if there is enough capacity.
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Contact us
Email: yalemsa@gmail.com