National Conference on Students in Transition

As college educators, we are challenged to provide support for students and improve their entire undergraduate experience. At the National Conference on Students in Transition, attendees will share with and learn from one another the latest trends, initiatives, best practices, ideas, research, and assessment strategies focused on supporting student success in the first college year and beyond. We invite you to be a part of this exciting learning experience!

Call for proposals launching soon!

Stay tuned for more information in late April

33rd National Conference on Students in Transition

When: September 30-October 2, 2026
Where: Virtual Conference
Sponsored by: National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition University of South Carolina

Defining 'Students in Transition'

Transitions are understood as key inflection points in students' educational journeys, including academic, social, and personal adjustments such as:

Entry into higher education (e.g., first-year experience)
Shifts in academic direction (e.g., major changes)
Institutional movement (e.g., transfer pathways)
Advancement to graduation or professional education
Preparation for and transition into the workforce
Re-entry or re-engagement with higher education

Who Should Attend?

Educators interested in the college student experience from the first year through graduation, the collegiate curriculum, innovative pedagogies, and high-impact practices designed to improve learning and success for today's undergraduate students should attend. Graduate and undergraduate students are also encouraged to participate in the conference.

Conference Topics:

First Year of College
Middle Years of College
Senior Year of College
First-Generation College Students
Transfer Student Experiences
Community Colleges .... and more!

National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition