First-time Attendees
Participating in the NASPA Annual Conference for the first time? Fantastic! We look forward to providing useful resources to help you prepare for the conference and navigate the conference experience.
We encourage you to explore the NASPA Annual Conference website as it will always have the most up-to-date information about your conference experience. You can always contact us with questions at any time.
Apply for the 2025 Annual Conference Mentorship Program before the priority deadline February 5!
News & Resources for First-Time Attendees
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025 NASPA Annual Conference Mentorship Program, this signature program is designed to foster meaningful connections and professional development within our community. Whether you are looking for a way to give back, looking for support as you navigate the profession, or just want to expand your network, this is the opportunity for you!
This mentorship program provides an excellent opportunity to engage with colleagues across the field and gain valuable insights from experienced professionals. The primary goal is to foster meaningful, supportive relationships among NASPA members to enhance professional growth and development.
How to Get Involved:
We invite members to express interest in participating as either a mentee or a mentor by completing the mentorship application here. This form helps us gather information about your experiences, goals, and areas of interest to help us make thoughtful and effective pairings. We encourage individuals to apply by our February 5 deadline but will accept applications on a rolling basis afterwards.
Once matched, we ask all mentors and mentees to connect once before the conference, once at the conference, and once after. We constantly see a need for mentoring in our profession and hope you will join us!
Important Dates:
Priority Deadline to Apply: February 5, 2025
Matching Notifications: Participants will be notified about their matches the week of February 17, 2025.
First-Time Attendee Programming
First-Time Attendee Orientation
Sunday, March 16, 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Navigating the NASPA Annual Conference as a Vice President of Student Affairs
Sunday, March 16, 4:20 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
VPSA Lounge, MCCNO Rivergate
First-Time Attendee Make Up Orientation
Monday, March 17, 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
First-Time Attendee Morning Meet-up
Monday, March 17, 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
First-Time Attendee Networking Event
Monday, March 17, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Meet the NASPA Leadership
Tuesday, March 18, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Get advice from last year's Conference Leadership Committee as you prepare for #NASPA25!
In March, many members of the NASPA community will attend their first NASPA Annual Conference. We promise that this will be an exciting experience - but acknowledge that it can be a little overwhelming at times! Get advice for first-time attendees from Conference Leadership Committee members