33rd National Conference on Students in Transition
Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who attended the 32nd National Conference on Students in Transition, held virtually October 1-3, 2025. Stay tuned for more information about SIT 2026 in late spring.
View Sponsorship Prospectus
Join us as a sponsor or advertiser for the upcoming 32nd National Conference on Students in Transition, the premier gathering for higher education professionals focused on supporting students through critical transitions—from first-year experiences to career readiness and beyond. This is your opportunity to connect with a national audience of decision-makers, educators, and student support professionals who are shaping the future of student success. Sponsoring this event positions your organization as a leader in student development and gives you direct access to influential campus stakeholders.
In addition to reviewing the Sponsorship Prospectus (linked above), please note the following additional items of importance:
Vendors will provide time slots for attendees to schedule one-on-one appointments to learn more from vendors.
Vendor Fees:
Nonprofit Organization: $450
Commercial (for-profit or academic): $700
Each Additional Representative: $250
Vendor Registration Includes:
- Registration for two representatives
- All conference sessions
- Company description listed in program and app
- Copy of attendee list with email addresses (sent electronically one week prior to the conference)
- An electronic list of attendee mailing addresses (one-time use after the conference)
- Opportunity to submit one proposal for conference presentation (pending registration)
Materials Deadline: TBD
- Company/Organization Description (limit of 50 words)
- Logo (high resolution, .png, .eps, or .jpg format)
- Advertisement for Program (full color)
- Link for the advertisement in Program
Materials received after the deadline will forfeit space in the conference program.
Vendor Information and Guidelines
In order to provide vendors a formal setting for networking, the National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition offers vendors the opportunity to make presentations during events.
Presentation proposals will only be accepted from registered vendors, and registration
does not guarantee that a proposal will be accepted for presentation. Please be aware
that the schedule may not allow for more than one presentation per company/organization.
Information on proposals for the 33rd National Conference on Students in Transition
can be found on the Proposals Page.
The National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition
at the University of South Carolina reserves the right to refuse requests for any
and all
(a) vendor booth space and
(b) advertisement space in the electronic event program for Center-sponsored events
that are not consistent with the Center's mission and goals.
Cancellations requested on or before TBD (for the 33rd National Conference on Students in Transition) will have the registration fee refunded less a $100 administrative fee. A written request for refunds is required. Absolutely no refunds will be made after TBD (for the 33rd National Conference on Students in Transition).
In order to provide conference attendees with additional information about our vendors, we are including descriptions of our vendors in the electronic conference program. Please upload a company logo (.png, .eps, or .jpg file format) and a 50-word description/about your company or mission statement for inclusion in the program, on the vendor registration form.
The National Resource Center also offers vendors the opportunity to advertise in our electronic conference program. By purchasing an ad in the conference program, you place your company or organization's products or services focused on student learning, development, and success in front of conference attendees and all those who will view the program once the attendees return to their campuses. To purchase ad space, complete the ad space section on the Vendor Registration form. Materials will not be returned and become the property of the National Resource Center. Conference organizers reserve the right to review and approve ad copy.
The deadline for materials is TBD (for the 33rd National Conference on Students in Transition).
Submitted ads should be print-ready (300 dpi or higher) and in either a .png, .eps, or .jpg format.
Dimensions
The program is an 8.5” x 11” electronic PDF and produced in full color. Ads will be sold in three sizes. See the vendor registration form for costs.
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Full Page
7.5" x 10"
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1/2 Page Horizontal
7.5" x 4.875"
Contact the conferences staff at fyeconf@mailbox.sc.edu for more information about vendor space, sponsorship opportunities, or conference presentations.