September 1, 2025
Registration, Program Proposals, and Award Nominations Open
December 5, 2025
Program Proposals and Award Nominations Due
January 9, 2026
Award Nominations Due
January 9, 2026
Regular Registration Closes
December 15, 2025
Late Registration Opens
January 23, 2026
Late Registration Closes
January 30, 2026
NASPA AL Drive-In Conference
2026 NASPA Alabama Drive-In Conference
Regional Drive-in/Small Conference Region III Professional Level AVP or "Number Two" Faculty Graduate Mid-Level New Professional Senior Level Undergraduate VP for Student Affairs
January 30, 2026 Huntsville, AL
This year's NASPA-AL Drive-In Conference, themed "S.O.A.R. with Us: Supporting Outstanding Achievements and Resilience in Higher Education," invites student affairs professionals to come together for a day of reflection, inspiration, and growth. Hosted at the University of Alabama in Huntsville's Charger Union on January 30, 2026, this dynamic event will feature engaging keynotes, interactive breakout sessions, and intentional networking opportunities that highlight the strength, innovation, and impact of our field.
From celebrating achievements to navigating challenges with resilience, attendees will gain practical tools and renewed motivation to support student success and institutional progress.
Whether you're a new professional or a seasoned leader, this conference offers a meaningful space to learn, connect, and soar together in the ever-evolving landscape of higher education.
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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
2026 Drive-In Registration Rates
For 2026, in addition to our day long drive-in, we are offering two pre-cons - the topics are to be determined. The rate for the pre-conference is listed separately from the drive-in rates. The pre-conferences will take place on Thursday, Feb 12 and the drive-in will take place on Friday, Feb 13.
| Registrant Type | Regular Rate (online through Jan 9) | On-Site Rate |
| General Registration - NASPA Member | $85 | $110 |
| General Registration - Non-Member | $105 | $135 |
| NASPA Student Member | $60 | $80 |
| Student Non-Member | $75 |
$95 |
| Pre-Conference | $30 | $30 |
Non-member Registration: Anyone can register to attend NASPA events, members and non-members. In order to register, you will need to create a profile but will not be required to have a membership. After the profile has been created, you can register and receive the non-member rate for the event.
Member Registration: Registration as a member is based on individual membership status at the time of the event. If your current membership will expire prior to the event, you will have the option to renew at the time of registration to receive the member rate.
If you are not a current member and are employed by a college or university that is an institutional member, you can join as a professional affiliate member for $80. If your institution is NOT a member, you can join as an associate affiliate member for $250. Both membership types provide access to the individual member rate for the event. Please visit the membership section of the NASPA website to learn more about membership types and benefits. We hope you’ll consider joining today!
For a comprehensive listing of NASPA registration policies, please visit this page.
Call for Programs
Program Proposals will open on September 1, 2025.
The NASPA-Georgia Conference Committee invites you to join us February 12-13, 2026 to reflect on our collective and individual goals, passions, and purposes of NASPA and student affairs. We invite engaging, reflective, and interactive proposals that speak to the theme of reigniting purpose, energy, and commitment in higher education.
We encourage presenters to focus on the four pillars of NASPA - Inquiry, Inclusion, Integrity, and Innovation. However, we have also listed below several key topic areas that can contribute to our theme. We also want to note that if you have a program proposal that may not fit clearly in one of the topic areas below, you are highly encouraged to still submit your program proposal.
🔥 Passion & Purpose
- Rediscovering your “why” in student affairs
- Reconnecting with the values that drive your work
- Finding joy and meaning in day-to-day responsibilities
💬 Connection & Community
- Building or rebuilding team morale
- Creating a culture of care within departments and divisions
- Meaningful mentorship and professional relationships
🧠 Mindset & Wellbeing
- Navigating burnout, compassion fatigue, and boundary-setting
- Mindfulness, mental health, and sustainable practices for professionals
- Strategies for managing emotional labor in student-centered roles
🎯 Innovation & Impact
- Reimagining student engagement post-COVID or during institutional change
- Aligning passion with strategic goals and student success outcomes
- Leading with inspiration: energizing others through innovative leadership
🌱 Growth & Renewal
- Professional development that rekindles passion
- Career reflection, redirection, or reinvention
- Creativity and personal expression as tools for renewal
🎙️ Storytelling & Reflection
- Sharing impactful student stories that affirm the value of the work
- Facilitated reflection: lessons learned that shaped your professional journey
- Why we stay: sustaining a long-term commitment to higher education
Proposals will be evaluated based on content; relevance to conference theme, current issues, and the Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Practitioners; evidence of clearly stated outcomes and objectives; contribution to the knowledge and practice of student affairs; and adherence to program submission guidelines.
Proposal Submission Deadline: Friday, December 5, 2025
For questions regarding the proposal process, please contact us at naspageorgia@gmail.com.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
For this year's conference, we have two pre-conferences, held on the day before the full drive-in. We are looking forward to providing additional development opportunities for graduate students and newer professionals! Below is a sample schedule - we will update as the schedule is finalized.
FEBRUARY 12, 2025 - PRE-CONFERENCE
|
Time |
Event |
| 12 pm - 1 pm | Lunch and Welcome |
| 1 pm - 2 pm | Session 1 |
| 2 pm - 3 pm | Session 2 |
| 3 pm - 4 pm | Session 3 |
| 4 pm - 5 pm | Resume Review |
| 5 pm - until | Dinner on Your Own / Explore the area / Social |
FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - DRIVE-IN
|
Time |
Event |
| 8 am - 8:45 am | Check-In |
| 9 am - 9:25 am | Conference Welcome and Opening |
| 9:30 am - 10:10 am | Keynote |
| 10:20 am - 11:10 am | Breakout Session 1 |
| 11:20 am - 12:10 pm | Breakout Session 2 |
| 12:10 pm - 1:40 pm | Lunch |
| 1:50 pm - 2:40 pm | Panel |
| 2:50 pm - 3:40 pm | Breakout Session 3 |
| 3:50 pm - 4:20 pm | Closing |
Places to Stay
Coming Soon...
NASPA GA Awards
Nominate a colleague for one of our inaugural awards. Recognize student affairs professionals who are doing great work across the state of Georgia. Descriptions of each award and the nomination form are available on the NASPA GA website.
Nominations are due by Friday, December 5, 2025. Nominators and winners will be notified prior to the end of the conference registration period. Awards will be presented at the 2026 Drive-In Conference, February 12-13, 2026 at Middle Georgia State University in Macon, GA.
NASPA's Global Health and Safety Guidelines
Click here for NASPA's Global Health and Safety Guidelines
We hope you’ll be comfortable learning and networking alongside your peers knowing that these precautions are being taken at the conference. If you have questions about these guidelines, please reach out to us at naspageorgia@gmail.com.