Virtual Programs & Events

We can't wait to see you online for the 2021 NASPA Virtual Conference!

Today's reality is nothing like we have ever experienced. Higher education is in a significant time of transition and the ability for the student affairs profession to be agile in a time of unknowns is even more critical. The NASPA Board of Directors and the Conference Leadership Committee will welcome thousands of you to our online experience in March 2021. Technology will allow us to gather as a community and experience the largest virtual student affairs gathering in history!

The 2021 NASPA Virtual Conference's call for programs is now closed. Thank you for your thoughtful program submissions! Proposals are moving to the peer review process, and program decisions will be sent via email in mid- to late November.

All sessions will be held online and will require presenters to engage with attendees virtually throughout the program. Learn more about the different session types that will be offered at the 2021 NASPA Virtual Conference below.

Thank you to our program reviewers!

Program submissions are now in review. Each program will be reviewed multiple times by professionals in the field and then reviewed again by the Conference Leadership Committee. This rigorous process is part of our promise to provide exceptional professional development that is reflective of the needs and knowledge of the field. Our reviewers make all of this possible. Thank you to all volunteers!

Program reviewers will receive their assignments and instructions for accessing the online reviewer portal on Tuesday, October 13. Reviews must be completed by Monday, October 26. The program review deadline has been extended to Wednesday, October 28, at 11:59pm ET. Learn more here.

Sessions and Events

The 2021 Conference Leadership Committee and its subcommittees are hard at work planning the interactive and content-rich online professional development event of the year. We will have a Keynote Speaker each day, along with Community Dialogues, Featured Educational Sessions, General Interest Sessions, and much more!

While we won't be physically together in 2021, the Conference Leadership Committee and their subcommittee leaders will build a sense of community and connection that will provide an online environment purposefully built for networking, learning, and creativity.

The 2021 NASPA Virtual Conference website will be your source for new information about how to make the most out of your NASPA virtual experience. More will be posted soon!

Educational Sessions

General Interest Sessions

These 50-minute sessions will allow you make the most out of your conference experience. General interest sessions are scheduled Monday and Tuesday during the NASPA Virtual Conference.

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Poster Sessions

Step up and take a closer look at these impactful presentations on research and institutional programs, and get one-on-one time with the brilliant minds behind them.

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Scholarly Paper Sessions

Join your colleagues as they present their scholarly papers on topics in the study of higher education.

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SA Speaks

10-minute inspirational talks from passionate presenters speaking about what's important to them and the world of student affairs.

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Pre-Conference Workshops

Half-day workshops (2 hours) and full-day workshops (4 hours) will give you the unique opportunity for a deeper dive into important topics. These sessions are held March 17-19, 2021.

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