December 8, 2025
Call for Programs and Reviewers Opens
January 14, 2026
Early Registration Launches
February 4, 2026
Call for Programs and Reviewers Closes
April 8, 2026
Early Bird Registration Deadline
May 20, 2026
Regular Registration Closes
May 19, 2026
Hotel Registration Deadline
2026 NASPA Conferences on Student Success in Higher Education
Student Success Career and Workforce Development Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Division AVP or "Number Two" Faculty Graduate Mid-Level New Professional Senior Level Undergraduate VP for Student Affairs
June 10 - June 13, 2026 Austin, TX
The NASPA Conferences on Student Success in Higher Education (SSHE) is a convergence of three conference tracks in one registration! The conferences offer outstanding professional development opportunities that will shape your learning experience.
Presented By
Three Conferences In One Registration
This conference offers a platform for professionals who are committed to advancing equity, fostering student success, and using data-driven strategies to enhance the higher education experience for all students. Whether your focus is on assessment, dismantling barriers, or first-generation success, you'll find resources, insights, and a community of like-minded professionals at the SSHE Conference.
Conference Themes and Learning Outcomes
Supporting First-generation Student Success
Attendees will develop targeted strategies to better support first-generation college students by exploring innovative approaches to academic, social, and financial barriers impacting their success.
Learning Outcomes:
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Understand the lived experiences and vast intersectionality of first-generation students across academic experiences, institution types, and sectors.
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Develop strategies to strengthen institutional support networks and community partnerships that foster first-generation student belonging and persistence.
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Strengthen the use of evaluation, assessment, and data strategies to understand and improve institutional and programmatic first-generation initiatives.
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Leverage the latest research and scholarship critical to understanding and advancing first-generation student outcomes and completion.
Data-Driven Decision-Making for Student Success
Attendees will enhance their ability to use data-driven insights to inform decision-making and improve student success outcomes, gaining practical skills in assessment, planning, and retention methodologies.
Learning Outcomes:
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Learn to interpret and apply data insights to design, implement, and refine student success initiatives.
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Gain practical skills in integrating assessment and planning processes to drive continuous improvement.
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Develop strategies to communicate data findings through clear visualization and storytelling to influence institutional priorities and policy
Advancing Access Through Structural Change
Attendees will identify and recommend structural changes at their institutions that reduce systemic barriers to access, affordability, and social and economic mobility.
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Analyze institutional policies and practices to identify structural barriers to access and equity.
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Design and advocate for policy and organizational changes that promote equitable access and outcomes.
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Develop frameworks for evaluating the long-term impact of equity-focused institutional interventions.
Call for Programs and Reviewers
The Call for Programs is Open!
Submission Criteria Proposals will be evaluated by several program reviewers using the Conference Themes and Learning Outcomes.
The submission deadline is February 4, 2026. Presenters will be notified of their program status by early March. All presenters and co-presenters will be expected to cover registration and other related fees associated with attending the conference. All presenters will be expected to provide an electronic copy of their presentation prior to the event, which will be shared with participants for viewing afterward.
Call for Reviewers
The 2026 NASPA Conferences on Student Success in Higher Education invites higher education professionals to help shape the conference by serving as a program proposal reviewer. Apply today to contribute to this important process designed to ensure that content is of the highest quality possible. Reviewer applications are due by February 4, 2026. The program review period will begin on February 6 and conclude on February 20. Each reviewer will be assigned between 5-10 programs to review. Reviewers will thoroughly read the proposal, and offer rankings and written (anonymous) feedback.
Registration
Registration as a member is based on individual membership status at the time of the event. If your current membership will expire prior to the event, you will have the option to renew at the time of registration to receive the member rate.
If you are not a current member and are employed by a college or university that is an institutional member, you can join as a professional affiliate member for $80. If your institution is NOT a member, you can join as an associate affiliate member for $250. Both membership types provide access to the individual member rate for the event. Please visit the membership section of the NASPA website to learn more about membership types and benefits. We hope you’ll consider joining today!
For a comprehensive listing of NASPA registration policies, please visit this page.
REGISTRATION FEES |
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Early Registration January 14, 2026 - April 8, 2026 |
Regular Registration April 9, 2026 - May 20, 2026 |
Late Registration May 21, 2026 - June 10, 2026 |
NASPA Member |
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| $615.00 | $665.00 | $750.00 |
NASPA Non-Member |
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| $825.00 | $875.00 | $950.00 |
NASPA Student Member |
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| $245.00 | $295.00 | $375.00 |
HALF-DAY PRE- CONFERENCE |
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Early Registration |
Regular Registration |
Late Registration |
| NASPA MEMBER | ||
| $85.00 | $105.00 | $155.00 |
| NASPA NON-MEMBER | ||
| $200.00 | $225.00 | $275.00 |
FULL-DAY PRE- CONFERENCE |
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Early Registration |
Regular Registration |
Late Registration |
| NASPA MEMBER | ||
| $150.00 | $170.00 | $220.00 |
| NASPA NON-MEMBER | ||
| $250.00 | $275.00 | $325.00 |
Location & Lodging
All conference activities will take place at the JW Marriott Austin!
JW Marriott Austin Address: 110 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 | Phone: (512) 474-4777
Beware of Housing Pirates
Each year, NASPA receives reports of unauthorized housing solicitations targeting conference participants, exhibitors, and members. These entities—often known as “housing pirates”—may offer misleading rates or request personal and financial information.
Please protect your reservation by booking only through our verified link or directly with the hotel you’ve confirmed a reservation with. The JW Marriott Austin is the only official conference hotel.
SSHE Additional Information
Parking
The JW Marriott Austin offers both valet and self-parking options onsite. Overnight valet parking is $59, and overnight self-parking is $45, with in-and-out privileges.
For more information, please visit the hotel’s website.
Weather
The average temperatures in Austin, TX in June range between 72°F and 94°F. As the conference approaches, please visit the Weather Channel for the most up-to-date forecast and packing recommendations.
Please note, the hotel and meeting area temperatures vary. Layering with a sweater or jacket is recommended.
Travel
The nearest airport to the JW Marriott Austin is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), located approximately 10 miles from the hotel.
The hotel offers accessible transportation accommodations with advance notice. Please contact the JW Marriott Austin directly to arrange any specific needs prior to your arrival.
Schedule
The schedule has been designed to provide participants with interactive and engaging learning expierences. These will include: programming, opportunities for deeper discussion, and networking. As details are finalized, this schedule will be updated. Registration to one conference grants access to content over all three conferences. Please note: the schedule is subject to change based on presenter availability.
2026 NASPA Conferences on Student Success in Higher Education Schedule At a Glance
All times are in Central Time and are subject to change
June 10
June 11
June 12
June 13
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration and Help Desk
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Senior Leader Lounge
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Half-day Pre-Conference Workshop
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Full Day Pre-conference Workshops
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Conference services; Scholarly Writing, Nursing, Low-Sensory
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Registration and Help Desk
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Conference Services; Scholarly Writing, Nursing, Low-Sensory
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Half-day Pre-Conference Workshops
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch On Your Own
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
First-Time Attendee Orientation
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Concurrent Sessions 1: General Sessions
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Concurrent Session 2: General Sessions
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Concurrent Session 3: General Sessions
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Senior Leader Welcome & Reception
5:10 PM - 6:30 PM
Opening Session
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Opening Reception/ Exhibit Hall
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Wellness Activities
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Coffee and Breakfast
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration & Help Desk Open
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Conference Services; Scholarly Writing, Nursing, Low-Sensory
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Senior Leader Lounge & Sessions
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Concurrent Session 4: Extended Learning Sessions & Emerging Research Symposium
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Concurrent Session 5: Learning Labs
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Concurrent Session 6: General Sessions
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Concurrent Session 7: General Sessions
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Plenary Panel
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Conference Break (Lunch On Your Own)
2:00 PM - 3:20 PM
Concurrent Session 8: Emerging Research Symposium & Scholarly Papers
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Concurrent Session 9: General Sessions
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
Concurrent Session 10: General Sessions
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Dinner On Your Own
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Networking Receptions/ Meetings
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Wellness Activities
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Coffee & Breakfast
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Registration & Help Desk Open
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Senior Leader Lounge & Sessions
8:10 AM - 9:00 AM
Concurrent Session 11: General Sessions
9:10 AM - 10:00 AM
Concurrent Session 12: General Sessions
10:10 AM - 11:00 AM
Concurrent Session 13: General Sessions
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Closing Keynote
Sponsorship
The 2026 NASPA Conference on Student Success in Higher Education is your opportunity to take a cross-functional approach to student success when it has never been more important.
The application for 2026 is now LIVE! The sponsorship prospectus is also now available to view opportunites for 2026.
Questions? Connect with Juan Pelaez-Barboza, Assistant Director of Corporate Fulfillment and Advertising, at [email protected] with any inquiries regarding exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities.
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!
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Continuing Education
NASPA is able to provide continuing education credit for Certified Student Affairs Educators (CSAEd) and for NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) at this event. NASPA is also able to offer a general certificate of attendance.
The deadline to submit a continuing education or certificate request for this event is July 30, 2026. You will receive the certificate via email a few weeks after the event. For questions regarding continuing education, please email [email protected].
Certified Student Affairs Educators (CSAEd)
NASPA has been approved by the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification to provide CE credit for Certified Student Affairs Educators (CSAEd). Programs that qualify for CE credit in this program are clearly identified. NASPA is solely responsible for all aspects of this program.
CSAEd Credit Instructions
Use the NASPA Events app to obtain CSAEd credit for the 2026 NASPA Conferences on Student Success in Higher Education. Review the About CE Credits section in the app for more details.
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
NASPA has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5120. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NASPA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Participants can receive a maximum of 10 clock hours for this event. Up to three additional clock hours are available for attending pre-conference workshops.
Information about eligible sessions can be found here.
NBCC Credit Instructions
Use the NASPA Events app to obtain NBCC credit for the 2026 NASPA Conferences on Student Success in Higher Education. Review the About CE Credits section in the app for more details.
General Certificate of Attendance
NASPA is able to provide a general certificate of attendance to document hours for other licenses or credentials. To find out if this works for your individual continuing education needs, we recommend that you check in with the entity that manages your continuing education process to ask what they will accept. The general certificate may also be used for administrative reasons (e.g., requesting a reimbursement for conference registration).
General Certificate Instructions
To receive a general certificate for the 2026 NASPA Conferences on Student Success in Higher Education, please complete and submit the General Certificate of Attendance Request Form.
Looking Back at SSHE 2025
Interested in reviewing the agenda from last year’s NASPA Conference on Student Success in Higher Education? Whether you're exploring past sessions for inspiration or need access for reconciliation purposes, the full 2025 agenda is available below.
View the 2025 SSHE Program Book
NASPA Guiding Principles and Code of Ethics
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