Watch this space!
We’ll post additional details about the event as they are finalized. Hotel and registration information is coming soon, and the call for proposals will launch later this fall.
- Click here to complete our interest form to be the first to know when proposal submissions and registration go live.
About the Conference
The Inaugural Conference on the Transfer Student Experience is a mid-sized, in-person convening (500+) wholly focused on transfer student success. Whether you're an experienced transfer professional or just getting started, you’ll learn practical and research-informed strategies, connect with colleagues in similar roles, and leave with new energy for this essential work.
This conference continues the legacy of the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS), which was acquired by the National Resource Center in early 2026. We are committed to preserving the community and practical focus that defined 20+ NISTS convenings, and to building new opportunities that reflect where the transfer field is headed.
Who Should Attend
Because positive transfer outcomes rely on a collaborative and holistic approach, we encourage individuals working in all functional areas at community colleges, universities, state systems, and other higher ed organizations to attend. Staff, faculty, administrators, researchers, and policy makers, as well as graduate and undergraduate students, are welcome to participate.
Whether you work in student affairs, enrollment management, academic affairs, or at the state, system, or national level, we hope you'll join us!
What to Expect
Sessions at this event span the full arc of the transfer student experience, from a student's first exploration of transfer options through to goal completion and beyond. The environment is collegial and curious, and the event schedule features numerous learning and networking opportunities that encourage reflection and discussion.
Session themes include:
- Enhancing Access, Affordability, and Student Wellness
- Fostering Belonging, Engagement, and Community
- Leading and Advocating for Change
- Maximizing Credits and Streamlining Pathways
- Optimizing Planning, Matriculation, and Onboarding
- Providing Holistic and Tailored Supports
Tentative Schedule
Preview the session schedule and daily events for the upcoming Inaugural Conference on the Transfer Student Experience.
*Schedule subject to change. All times EST.
Time |
Event |
|
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Pre-Conference Workshops (additional fee required) |
|
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
First-Time Attendees Welcome Session |
|
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Opening Session & Keynote |
|
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. |
Conference Sessions |
|
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Conference Sessions |
|
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Opening Reception & Poster Presentations |
Time |
Event |
|
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. |
Conference Sessions |
|
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. |
Conference Sessions |
|
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Plenary Panel |
|
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Conference Sessions |
|
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. |
Conference Sessions |
|
3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. |
Networking Break with Exhibitors |
|
4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Collaboration Circles |
Time |
Event |
|
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. |
Plenary Panel |
|
9:45 a.m. – 10:25 am. |
Conference Sessions |
|
10:40 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. |
Conference Sessions |
|
11:35 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. |
Closing Session |