A two-day pre-conference bringing student affairs and services educators from around the world together.
March 6 - 7, 2027 • National Harbor, MD
WHEN
March 6-7, 2027
Two-day Symposium
FOR
Global student affairs & services
Practitioners, scholars & partners
PRICE
$375
Breakfast, lunch, coffee & evening reception included
ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
The NASPA International Symposium facilitates the advancement of global discussion and worldwide understanding of student affairs and services. The International Symposium seeks to inspire and explore new perspectives, and to create new connections to bridge international boundaries. In doing so, the International Symposium expands NASPA's objective of providing professional learning opportunities to support preparedness for the realities of an increasingly globalized society. The Symposium is designed for anyone whose work touches global student affairs and services, whether that is as a practitioner, scholar, interculturalist, or institutional partner, and equally welcomes those returning each year and those joining for the first time.
Global Student Affairs and Services:Preparing for Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond
The world our students are preparing to graduate into is changing faster than our institutions, and the conditions of work, study, meaning-making, and community are shifting in ways that compound and interact. The 2027 NASPA International Symposium invites student affairs educators and practitioners from around the world to engage with challenges we currently face and a forward-looking question: what do students graduating in 2030 (and beyond) need to be prepared for, and what are we designing today to get them there?
PRESENTED BY
LEARNING OUTCOMES
WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH
01
Increase Awareness and Knowledge
Develop increased awareness and knowledge of regional trends and international perspectives on student affairs and services.
02
Network
Network with and learn from new contacts and colleagues from multiple regions of the world.
03
Advance Global Discussion
Consider opportunities to expand, enhance, and further advance global discussion and worldwide understanding of student affairs and services.
04
Evolution Over 30 Years
Reflect on the 30 year history and evolution of the international symposium and its advancement of global issues in student affairs and services.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
IF YOUR WORK IS GLOBAL,
THIS IS FOR YOU.
The Symposium is designed for anyone whose work touches global student affairs and services. It equally welcomes those returning each year and those joining for the first time.
REGISTRATION
REGISTER FOR THE SYMPOSIUM
$375
2027 NASPA International Symposium · March 6–7, 2027
Symposium Registration Includes:
- Both days of the Symposium
- Breakfast, lunch & afternoon coffee break
- Evening reception
No Annual Conference registration required
FAQS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are institutes the same as pre-conference workshops?
No. Pre-conference workshops are proposed by NASPA members through the Call for Programs. Institutes are curated by NASPA in partnership with specific constituent groups.
Do I need to register for the full conference to attend an institute?
No. Institute registration does not require a general conference registration. Specialty Institutes are elegible for special discount towards the main NASPA Annual Conference registration. Please refer to the registration page for discount information.
Can I attend an institute if I am not part of that constituent group?
Each institute is designed for a specific professional community. We encourage you to attend the institute that best reflects your role and institution type.
Who do I contact with questions?
Reach out to acprograms@naspa.org.
SPECIAL THANK YOU
SYMPOSIUM PLANNING COMMITTEE
The 2027 NASPA Symposium Planning Committee (SPC) is responsible for supporting the creation and execution of the conference experience by leveraging their expertise and lens. NASPA is grateful to the thoughtful and intentional volunteers listed below.
Jad Abdallah, Lebanese American University
Kruti Chaliawala, Boise State University
Pantelis Chantzaras, Perottis College/American Farm School
Darren Clarke, Rutgers University
Wadad El Housseini, Qatar University
Tanya Francis, University of the West Indies
Miriam Khalil, Northwestern University in Qatar
Art Malloy, University of North Dakota
Russell Martin, Franklin University Switzerland
Gemma MacNally, University of Galway
Kerrie Montgomery Orozco, University of Florida
Pilar Murguia, John Cabot University
Tracy Nakajima, East Texas A&M University
Ahmed Osman, The City University of New York
Janelle Rahyns, NASPA
Paul Rossi, University of the Arts London
Aray Saniyazova, Nazarbayev University
Jayme Scally, West Virginia University
Vickie Unferth, Marshalltown Community College
Christopher Michael Van Velzer, Duke Kunshan University
Yanmei Zhang, Georgia Institute of Technology