October 1, 2025
Hotel Accommodations Open Online
December 17, 2025
Early Registration Closes
December 18, 2025
Regular Registration Opens
February 4, 2026
Regular Registration Closes
February 5, 2026
Late Registration Opens
2026 NASPA International Symposium
Division/Group Events Supporting the Profession Global Division International Education
March 7 - March 8, 2026 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
A Pre-Con at the NASPA Annual Conference
The NASPA International Symposium facilitates the advancement of global discussion and worldwide understanding of student affairs and services. A key International Symposium goal is to invite 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 International Symposium benefits those working in an international student service setting, as well as practitioners interested in further developing their global competency skills.
CALL FOR PROGRAMS OPENS Friday 15 August 2025
Deadline to Submit - 15 October 2025
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About the NASPA International Symposium
The NASPA International Symposium is a specialized preconference of the NASPA Annual Conference that brings together student affairs professionals, educators, administrators, and students from various countries to discuss and address issues pertinent to higher education and student services globally. The primary goal is to foster a global community of practice that enhances the effectiveness of student affairs professionals, enriches the educational environments, and ultimately supports the holistic development of students worldwide. (Global Division, International Education Knowledge Community (IEKC). The event format will include keynote presentations, concurrent sessions, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities.
Message from the Chair
Maria del Pilar Murguia
On behalf of the planning committee, I am very happy to invite you to the NASPA International Symposium in the United States! My colleagues and I are excited to welcome you to our annual two-day pre-conference just ahead of NASPA Annual Conference.
I hope you will consider submitting a proposal to share your expertise with colleagues from around the world. Each year, scholars and practitioners present their work at the International Symposium to share the ideas, knowledge, and best practices shaping student affairs globally. As a leader in this field, you have a unique perspective from which others would greatly benefit, and we hope you will consider proposing a session or panel.
NASPA has also launched the registration site for the Annual Conference at https://naspa.org/events/2026-naspa-annual-conference, and we hope you will consider joining us a few days early. The NASPA International Symposium is a chance to network and exchange ideas with people shaping the student experience around the world.
Please let me know if you have questions or suggestions! The planning committee and I are very excited to coordinate such a valuable professional development opportunity for our colleagues, and we look forward to seeing you at the NASPA International Symposium. Until then, I hope you are well and that we are able to connect very soon.
Symposium Planning Committee
The 2026 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.
Chiara Abbondanti, John Cabot University
Omneya Badr, Trinity Washington University
Pantelis Chantzaras, Perottis College/American Farm School
Darren Clarke, Rutgers University
Wadad El Housseini, Qatar University
Dressie Fan, Tulane University
Ashley Jost, Saint Louis University Madrid
Miriam Khalil, Northwestern University in Qatar
Clarissa Lau, University of Toronto
Art Malloy, University of North Dakota
Russell Martin, Franklin University Switzerland
Kerrie Montgomery Orozco, University of Florida
Pilar Murguia, John Cabot University
Tracy Nakajima, Central Michigan University
Ahmed Osman, University of the Arts London
Janelle Rahyns, NASPA
Paul Rossi, University of the Arts London
Jayme Scally, West Virginia University
Helen Tewolde, University of Toronto
Vickie Unferth, Marshalltown Community College
Christopher Michael Van Velzer, Duke Kunshan University
Yanmei Zhang, Georgia Institute University
Symposium Registration and Hotel Accommodations
To register for the NASPA International Symposium, visit 2026 NASPA Annual Conference and you will be redirected to the official 2026 NASPA Annual Conference page where you will find registration and hotel accommodations information.
NASPA International Symposium: Schedule At A Glance
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Optional ~ Campus Visit
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Optional ~ International Symposium Social
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
NASPA International Symposium Check-IN
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Welcome Session
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Keynote Address
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
Concurrent Sessions
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Networking
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Concurrent Sessions
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Concurrent Sessions
4:30 PM
Networking
6:00 PM
Dinner and Dialogue
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
NASPA International Symposium Check-IN
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Welcome Session Day Two
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Keynote Panel
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Concurrent Sessions
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Concurrent Sessions
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Concurrent Sessions
4:00 PM - 4:30 AM
Closing Session
4:30 PM
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