The National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition is
the trusted expert, internationally recognized leader, and clearinghouse for scholarship,
policy, and best practice for all postsecondary student transitions.
*New at the NRC*
Transfer Success Research-Practice Partnership (TSR-PP) Seed Grants
The TSR-PP initiative supports collaborative, practice-focused research designed to
improve outcomes for transfer students. Click here to learn more!
Upcoming Events
All events are listed in date order. Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on all NRC happenings
[Webinar]: First-Gen & Transfer: Navigating College Through Dual Experiences
October 7; Join us for this panel discussion featuring prominent higher education
scholars and leaders as they offer valuable insights into the opportunities, challenges,
and support needs that shape the first-generation transfer student journey.
[Info. Session]: Transfer Success Research-Practice Partnership (TSR-PP) Seed Grants
October 14; Join us to learn more about our new TSR-PP seed grants! Our Research and
Grants team will discuss eligibility requirements, the program criteria and structure,
award package, budget considerations, deliverables, and more.
National Transfer Student Week
October 19-23, 2026; Learn more about NTSW, download the 2026 NTSW marketing kit,
and view celebration ideas for your campus.
[Webinar]: Keeping Transfer Students on TRAC: A Practical Framework for Transfer-Centered
Communication
October 20; Join us as we examine common questions and concerns that surface across
the transfer journey and introduce a practical framework for aligning communication
and support with what students need at different points in the process.
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.
Institute on Peer Leaders
Join us for our Institute on Peer Leaders, held March 4-5, 2027 in Columbia, SC.
Inaugural Conference on the Transfer Student Experience
Join us for the Inaugural Conference on the Transfer Student Experience, held June
29-July 1, 2027 in Charlotte, NC.
Learn more about NTSW, download the 2026 NTSW marketing kit, and view celebration
ideas for your campus.
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The New Home for
The National Resource Center was named the successor to the National Institute for
the Study of Transfer Students in January 2026.
Read the full press release
National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition
Phone: 803-777-1440Email: fye@mailbox.sc.edu
