LAU Youth Leadership
GCIMUN
Grades 6-12 - At UN Headquarters, New York.
01 | About
About GCIMUN
Global Classrooms International (GCI) Model UN is a flagship program of LAU, held at the United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ)*. The program introduces its participants to a professionally and personally enriching experience through which they get to experience educational growth while being exposed to cultural diversity.
20 Years of Model UN experience
Global Classrooms International (GCI) Model UN is a flagship program of LAU, launched in 2005 by the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA). The year 2016 ushered in a new era as LAU took over the management of the GC International conferences in New York. The program introduces its participants to a professionally and personally enriching experience through which they get to experience educational growth while being exposed to cultural diversity.
In GCIMUN:
- English is the language of instruction
- Both middle school & high school students can participate
- Rules of Procedures sessions are held on the first day of the conference to refresh student's knowledge for the conference. (Could be replaced by online training material)
Over a three-day conference, participants will assume the role of a UN member state diplomat, representing their assigned state within a committee of the United Nations.
*Pending the availability and approval of the United Nations.
02 | Conference Info
Conference Information 2027
April 23-25, 2027 in New York City!
Conference Logistics & Admin
Information
Our 2027 edition of GCIMUN will be hosting both Middle & High School Delegates throughout one conference on April 24,25, and 26, 2025 in New York City.
April 23 - Conference Day 1 + Opening Ceremony
April 24 - Conference Day 2^
April 25 - Conference Day 3 + Awards Announcement
Conference Schedule
*Our Opening Ceremony is expected to take place at the UN General Assembly Hall!**
**Pending the availability and approval of the United Nations.
^ Conference management is envisioning introducing a ‘delegate social’ for this year that would take place on one of the three conference days. This event is tentative pending venue confirmation. Further updates will be provided in due time.
Location
This year's conference will hopefully take place at The Millennium Hilton – UN One Plaza in New York City
Delegates will debate pressing world matters in the exact seats of United Nations Ambassadors at UNHQ!**
April 23 - The Millennium Hilton*
April 24 - The Millennium Hilton
April 25 - The Millennium Hilton
*Our Opening Ceremony is expected to take place at the UN General Assembly Hall!**
**Pending the availability and approval of the United Nations.
Accommodation
All schools registered at our conference will be offered a special conference accommodation rate for advisors and delegates at our partner hotel should you wish to benefit from that.
Our Partner Hotel: The Millennium Hilton – UN One
Rates and further details will be communicated to those interested - upon indicating interest in the school registration form once available!
Conference Fees*
- One Time School Fee - USD -
- Per Delegate Fee - USD -
- Per Advisor Fee - USD - (One advisor fee exemption for every 10 delegates)
If you are a US Title I School, please reach out to us at ole@lau.edu.lb
If you are a Lebanese School registered under the Ministry of Education & Higher Education (MEHE), please reach out to us at ole@lau.edu
Registration
Conference Registration Comes in 3 Parts!
- School Registration
- Advisor Registration
- Delegate Registration
Initially, you will process your school registration. After it is received, you will begin to receive tailored communications regarding the next steps!
Online Portal
After processing your initial registration and receiving a confirmation from us via email, you will gain access to your "Virtual Profile" a portal for access to all your school specific information!
When you enter your PIN (communicated to you after initial registration), you will be able to see your school info, school documentation, advi
Attendees
Our conference is open to schools from all around the world, and hosts both Middle & High School Delegates.
Our previous conferences have engaged more than 4,500 student leaders (organizers) coming from around the world, including Ivy League universities, and more than 53,000 high school and middle school students coming from 266 schools in 29 countries.
Watch Now!
Take a look at our GCITV Special Episodes from the heart of NYC featuring multiple of our previous conferences; to get a glimpse at what the GCIMUN experience is all about!
Our 2027 Conference Schedule
Note
This is a 1 page PDF showcasing the Schedule for our 2027 conference!
Our 2027 Committees & Topics
Note
This is a 1 page PDF showcasing the Committees and Topics that will be simulated in our 2027 conference!
03 | Schedule & Topics
Schedule & Topics 2027
April 23-25, 2027 in New York City!
Our 2027 Conference Schedule
This is a 1 page PDF showcasing the Schedule for our 2027 conference!
Our 2027 Committees & Topics
This is a 1 page PDF showcasing the Committees and Topics that will be simulated in our 2027 conference!
04 | Register
Registration 2027
GCIMUN Registration is Now Open!
Register Now!
Register Today for an Experience of a Lifetime!
NOTE
Use the below form to process your registration. A member of our team will soon be in touch with you, and you will be receiving the next steps to complete the next steps of registration via email within the next few weeks. Please make sure to always check your junk & spam mailboxes. You can always contact us for any questions.
05 | Team
Meet the GCIMUN Team
OLE Management
Executive Management
Meet LAU’s OLE Department & Executive Management
Student Leadership
06 | GCITV