2025 Undergraduate Student Conference
CA 02The NASPA Undergraduate Student Conference provides a first-hand learning opportunity for undergraduate students to gain knowledge and understanding of student affairs work and awareness of professional associations. This pre-conference workshop engages participants in networking opportunities and provides resources to assist in defining their career trajectory in student affairs. Through various development opportunities, undergraduate students will come away with a wealth of knowledge intended to better their own experiences and the experiences of their peers.
The 2025 NASPA Undergraduate Student Conference (USC) will be held on March 16, 2025 at Loyola University New Orleans.
March 16, 2025, 8:00 AM- 3:00 PM
About
Beginning as the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program Pre-Conference, the NASPA Undergraduate Student Conference has served undergraduate students with an interest in joining the student affairs field and bolstered the work these students are currently doing on their campuses.
Through educational sessions, small group discussions, and other development opportunities, undergraduate students will come away with a wealth of knowledge intended to better their own experiences and the experiences of their peers.
Registration
Registration for the 2025 NASPA Undergraduate Student Conference is required in order to attend the pre-conference institute. There are two options for registering: Undergraduate Student Conference with Annual Conference Registration or registration for the Undergraduate Student Conference alone.
The Undergraduate Student Conference is open to current undergraduate students.
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NASPA Student Member Early/Regular/Late |
Non-Member Early/Regular/Late |
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2025 Undergraduate Student Conference Workshop |
$110/$125/$165 | $145/$165/$205 |
| 2025 Undergraduate Student Conference Workshop without Annual Conference Registration |
$200/$220/$260 | $235/$255/$295 |
Conference Themes & Learning Outcomes
As a result of attending the Undergraduate Student Conference, participants will be able to:
- Develop meaningful relationships with undergraduate peers, student affairs professionals, and faculty to build their network of connections.
- Learn a variety of pathways to begin and progress through a career in higher education and student affairs.
- Reflect on one’s personal and professional identities and develop a preliminary understanding of the positionality one holds and the role that higher education plays in building equitable and socially just spaces.
Schedule
Morning
- 8:00 am to
Breakfast
- 9:00 am to 9:10 am
Welcome
- 9:10 am to 10:10 am
Keynote Panel
- 10:20 am to 10:50 am
Small Group 1
- 11:00 am to 11:45 am
Ed Session 1
- 1:10 pm to 1:55 pm
Ed Session 2
Afternoon
- 11:50 am to 1:00 pm
Lunch
- 2:05 pm to 2:35 pm
Small Group 2
- 2:45 pm to 3:00 pm
Closing
Planning Committee Roster
Jillian Strong
2025 Undergraduate Student Conference Chair
University of Redlands
Lauren Wilson
Past Chair
Hendrix College
Brooke Paradise
Leadership
Skidmore College
Asha' Jones
Leadership
NASPA Liaison
Marwa Al Khamees
Assessment & Evaluation
Reed College
Tonna Wilson
Assessment & Evaluation
Washington University in St. Louis
Rouel Velasco
Education Sessions
University of Hawai'i - West O'ahu
Theresa Haug-Belvin
Education Sessions
Utah Valley University
Luzmi Valenzuela
Education Sessions
University of Florida
Anthony Froelich
Engagement & Special Projects
Lone Star College System
Derrick Ball
Engagement & Special Projects
Texas A & M University-College Station
Hayden Nguyen
Engagement & Special Projects
University of Michigan
Sohan Daniel
Marketing, Recruitment, & Registration
Ohio State University
Paula Harris
Marketing, Recruitment, & Registration
George Mason University
Chris Rice
Strategic Initiatives
Loyola University New Orleans
Karla Monterrey
Strategic Initiatives
Chapman University
Shishei Tsang
Strategic Initiatives
Reed College