Conferences and Continuing Education

The National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition hosts conferences, institutes, online courses, and other events each year to highlight the latest research findings, share assessment strategies, and address current trends and issues affecting college students' transition, learning, and success.

Upcoming Events, Courses, and Webinars

Institute on Community College Student Onboarding and First-Year Success

Join us for the Institute on Community College Student Onboarding and First-Year Success, held September 9-10, 2026 in Columbia, SC.

33rd National Conference on Students in Transition

Join us for the 33rd National Conference on Students in Transition, held virtually September 30-October 2, 2026.

46th Annual Conference on The First-Year Experience

Join us for the 46 Annual Conference on The First-Year Experience, held February 13-16, 2027 in Orlando, FL.

Online Course: Understanding & Advancing First-Generation Student Success in Higher Education

October 5-30, 2026;  This course explores strategies for advancing first-generation college student success. Participants will examine the historical foundations of federal support programs, including the Higher Education Act of 1965 and TRIO, and explore how institutions define and serve first-generation students.

Free Webinar: NTSW 101: Tools, Tips, & Campus Ideas for National Transfer Student Week

July 29, 2026; Join members of the NRC team as we launch the 2026 NTSW marketing kit, spotlight programming ideas from campuses across the country, and open the floor for live Q&A and brainstorming with NRC staff members and other attendees.